A guide to living in Hampshire

Hampshire is a county in the south of England that borders Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Wiltshire. It has some beautiful towns such as Winchester, Basingstoke and Romsey which are perfect for those who want to live near London but without all the hustle and bustle. Hampshire's largest city is Southampton with over 200,000 people living there. With lots of green space, outdoor activities and cultural events, Hampshire offers a vibrant lifestyle for families with young children.

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Gatehouse Apartments, SO14

By Grainger

Award winner 2023

4.42

(67 reviews)

Located in the heart of the city centre with bars, restaurants and coffee shops on your doorstep, Gatehouse Apartments offers light, spacious, contemporary apartments with exclusive resident facilities and free Wi-Fi. The perfect place to rent in the historic city of Southampton. We have a selection of 1 and 2 bedroom homes to rent with a variety of lay-out options.

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Ranked 1st out of 23 in Hampshire

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Leaf Living at Albany Park, GU52

By Leaf Living

4.93

(13 reviews)

Offering a harmonious blend of countryside charm and modern convenience in Church Crookham, a welcoming semi-rural town near Fleet. Set amidst a 40-acre country park this new neighbourhood is perfect for young professionals, families or downsizers.

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Ranked 2nd out of 23 in Hampshire

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Leaf Living at Whiteley Meadows, SO30

By Leaf Living

4.38

(10 reviews)

Whiteley Meadows is a new community in Hampshire, perfectly placed between the vibrant coastal cities of Portsmouth and Southampton. A short drive to Whiteley woods, perfect for dog walks or a day out with the family Whiteley Meadows is within walking distance of a brand-new primary school, community centre and local shops. The new community also has excellent train links from Botley station to London and the south coast.

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Ranked 3rd out of 23 in Hampshire

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Market Quarter, SO14

By CompassRock

4.32

(44 reviews)

Market Quarter, was the first Build to Rent development in Hampshire. Situated in Southampton, residents here benefit from premium lifestyle amenities, as well as on-site management and outdoor spaces.

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Ranked 4th out of 23 in Hampshire

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Edenbrook Village, GU51

By Berkeley Homes, Berkeley Group

4.28

(35 reviews)

Edenbrook Village is a collection of 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom new homes conveniently located, just 2 miles from the centre of the sought after town of Fleet. Set on the edge of a stunning 82 acre Country Park,

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Ranked 5th out of 23 in Hampshire

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Bilal M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Vantage Tower, SO19

Nov 2025

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This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Good place to live. Upto modern living standards

Bilal M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Vantage Tower, SO19

Nov 2025

Building design is overall good with some good sea views. Building facilities are good. Building management is good and quite responsive and very friendly. Overall, I like the design and build quality of the apartment is good. The thing I liked the most is apartment have a good insulation but the bad part is that they have an external supplier for heating and electricity whicy costs a bit more than usual.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

There are not much restaurants and local shops except for lidl with in the area but it is a good location. Transport links are accessible. The only thing which I dont like is that the building don't have its own parking but have a premium parking space in another building. Bin collection is on time. No traffic noise or nuisance.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Building management is friendly and helpful through out the process of moving in and is responsive as well

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

External heating supplier is something I should have known before move in

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Sami Y (Tenant)

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Vantage Tower, SO19

Nov 2025

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Modern Design, Reliable Management

Sami Y (Tenant)

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Vantage Tower, SO19

Nov 2025

The overall design of the development is modern and functional, with layouts that make good use of space and provide sufficient natural light. Shared facilities are clean and generally well maintained, though the range of amenities is limited compared with some newer buildings. Building management has been responsive to most issues, and communication is usually clear. Property management handles routine matters efficiently, including maintenance requests and common-area upkeep. While there is room for improvement in response times during busy periods, the overall standard of management is solid and consistent.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The local area has a decent range of essential shops and services, with a few good cafés and takeaways nearby, though options are limited for higher-end restaurants. Open spaces are available within walking distance and are generally well maintained. Transport links are convenient, especially with reliable bus routes, but traffic can become heavy at peak times. The street is usually quiet, parking is manageable, and bin collections are consistent. Occasional noise from passing cars occurs, but serious anti-social behaviour is rare.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

The building management has generally responded promptly and handled issues in a straightforward way, resolving most problems without unnecessary delay.

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One thing I wish I had known before moving in is how busy the surrounding roads can get during peak hours. It doesn’t affect daily life inside the flat, but it can slow down travel and make planning around rush times more important than expected.

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AC (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Market Quarter, SO14

Nov 2025

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Comfortable and Modern Living with a Great Co-Working Space

AC (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Market Quarter, SO14

Nov 2025

I’m generally very satisfied with the design and cleanliness of the building. The modern interior and well-maintained common areas make it a pleasant place to live. The co-working space is one of the biggest advantages, especially for people who work remotely. Building management is helpful. The only downside is that the rent and indoor parking could be a little more affordable. Overall, it’s a comfortable and stylish place to live.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The local area is quite convenient, with a good range of shops, cafés, and restaurants as it is in city center. Public transport links are reliable and easy to access. The street is quiet most of the time with no serious noise( except in some evenings)

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

The building management is mostly supportive and quick to respond whenever we raised a problem. Communication is clear and polite.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I wish I had known that the train station is a bit far to walk but it’s still manageable with buses.

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Josh (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Market Quarter, SO14

Nov 2025

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Building is well put together and very well insulated.

Josh (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Market Quarter, SO14

Nov 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

A great building in a great location. Not the cheapest but it can afford would 100% recommend to anyone

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Any issues raised has been sorted within 48 hours.

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How noisy the children can be at times throughout the day. During the summer whilst it was hot we had to keep our windows/balcony door closed just to block out all the noise

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William W (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Vantage Tower, SO19

Nov 2025

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Sea view apartment away from the city centre.

William W (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Vantage Tower, SO19

Nov 2025

The management team is warm and friendly, they often hold parties and social events. Maintenance team and cleaning team are very professional. However, property manager is quite busy. I made a request about extra fitness facilities for the gym inside building last year, they still didn’t have a move. And from this year they seems charged for the public space like the lounge, which for me is unacceptable.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The apartment is located in a Seaview Bay area, very quiet and comfort. The management team randomly hold some social events and parties. There is a bus station near the building, however, there’s no direct bus to the university, and lack of stores and restaurant near the building.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

The maintenance team is very professional. Positive comment.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

If you want restaurants and a lot of choice of market near your place, then this apartment isn’t suitable for you.

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