Living in Southampton
Southampton is a city in South East (England), United Kingdom, home to 252,359 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are students (top 7%, #23 of 354), digital natives (top 16%, #57 of 368), remote workers (top 33%, #127 of 387).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Southampton
- The English Channel is 2 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 55 min and sets around 16:02; in late June it sets around 21:23.
How Southampton ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In South East (England) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 45 | #264 of 378 | #57 of 67 | Map |
| Low-income household | 63 | #168 of 387 | #1 of 67 | Map |
| Low-income family | 50 | #215 of 378 | #22 of 67 | Map |
| Single parent | 51 | #241 of 378 | #47 of 67 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 55 | #258 of 378 | #62 of 67 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 41 | #307 of 378 | #63 of 67 | Map |
| Early retiree | 53 | #317 of 387 | #59 of 67 | Map |
| Single professional | 53 | #252 of 368 | #54 of 67 | Map |
| Young professional | 56 | #245 of 367 | #54 of 67 | Map |
| DINKS | 48 | #272 of 362 | #57 of 67 | Map |
| Remote worker | 66 | #127 of 387 | #2 of 67 | Map |
| Commuter | 72 | #215 of 368 | #43 of 67 | Map |
| Car-free household | 69 | #192 of 361 | #42 of 67 | Map |
| Student | 79 | #23 of 354 | #2 of 67 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 64 | #168 of 378 | #2 of 67 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 59 | #164 of 388 | #3 of 67 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 51 | #254 of 363 | #56 of 67 | Map |
| Expat professional | 46 | #276 of 387 | #57 of 67 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 24 | #295 of 378 | #64 of 67 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 24 | #352 of 388 | #65 of 67 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 25 | #240 of 388 | #47 of 67 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 30 | #312 of 388 | #50 of 67 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 47 | #231 of 388 | #34 of 67 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 55 | #256 of 388 | #57 of 67 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 60 | #340 of 388 | #60 of 67 | Map |
| Coastal living | 63 | #163 of 209 | #31 of 37 | Map |
| Business owner | 61 | #157 of 388 | #28 of 67 | Map |
| Digital native | 66 | #57 of 368 | #2 of 67 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Eastleigh 6 km
- New Forest 14 km
- Fareham 15 km
- Winchester 15 km
- Gosport 21 km
- Test Valley 25 km
- Portsmouth 26 km
- Isle of Wight 27 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.