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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Where is Hampshire?

Hampshire is located in the South East of England. It borders Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Wiltshire in the south with Dorset to its west.

Areas in Hampshire

Hampshire is divided into 12 districts including the Test Valley, Basingstoke and Deane, Hart, Rushmoor, City of Winchester, East Hampshire, City of Southampton, Eastleigh, Fareham, Gosport, City of Portsmouth, and Havant.

Some standout areas include New Forest which has beautiful forests for walking or cycling through, and seaside resorts such as Lymington, Bournemouth and Portsmouth. With many museums covering history, culture, art and transport you can find something for everyone here!

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Hampshire universities

When it comes to universities, Hampshire offers the University of Southampton, Southampton Solent University, the University of Portsmouth, and the University of Winchester.

The University of Southampton

With a strong reputation for academic excellence and world-class facilities, the University of Southampton is ranked within the top one hundred best global universities.

Southampton Solent University

Ranked in Times Higher Education’s list as being one of the UK’s most dynamic universities, Southampton Solent University offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses and has an excellent student satisfaction rating.

The University of Portsmouth

The University of Portsmouth has a strong reputation for high-quality teaching, employability success and excellent facilities. Highly ranked in a number of national league tables, it offers innovative courses and is also home to one of the top business schools in the UK.

The University of Winchester

Ranked fifth for research impact in England by Research Excellence Framework 2014, the University of Winchester is an established institution with a long history and strong links to industry and business.

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Top schools in Hampshire

Hampshire is home to some great state-funded schools as well as independent schools. 

Coming top of many league tables within England, The Westgate School and Winchester College both feature regularly among the best performing secondary schools across Britain.

Some of the top schools in Hampshire include:

The Westgate School

The Westgate School is a mixed all-through school, which means it caters for children from the age of three all the way through to 18 years old.  The school was rated ‘outstanding’ in every category when it underwent its most recent OFSTED inspection and has been improving steadily year on year since opening back in 2012.

Thornden School

A secondary school with academy status located in Chandler’s Ford, Thornden School offers a wide range of academic, creative and leisure opportunities for students. The school has had an excellent record of pupil progress since it became an academy in 2010.

Winchester College

As one of the oldest independent schools in England, Winchester College was founded in 1382. The school is also one of the largest, with around 1300 students currently enrolled. Winchester  College has an outstanding academic record and ranks very highly when it comes to exam results, both at GCSE level and A-level.

Population of Hampshire

Hampshire has a population of around 760,000 which makes it the 12th largest county in England and Wales combined. This number is set to increase by 2022 as many people move into the area because it’s such an appealing place for families and professionals alike!

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Southwood Mews, GU14

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Great location

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Review Date Sep 2024

Great location, tesco and coop within 5 minute walking distance for any quick shopping. A good range of restaurants also within walking distance. Property is a stone’s throw from the marina and is lovely to walk around the area which is generally quiet and pleasant. Parking is on residential private car park where you have to display a permit. The spaces can get taken quite quickly leaving you with no choice but to park under the trees… the birds quickly make your car very dirty! Communal bin area is very dirty and smells, also sometimes get overfilled with waste and bags are left on the floor, then council refuse to collect rubbish and it piles higher and higher. The courtyard area is well maintained and quite nice to sit in, sometimes kids are playing there.

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The exterior design of the buildings is on the older side but still fine. Interior wise most flats have old storage heaters installed as opposed to radiators, which are very unsightly. The windows are relatively new and the kitchen fittings are in good working order and not that old. The communal bin area could do with improvement.

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Parking availability can be limited in evenings and nights if coming home late. If you forget to display your permit you will get fined, so it’s better to stick the permit onto the windscreen of your car.

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

I haven’t raised any issues with building management.

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A great neighborhood I’ve ever lived in

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Review Date Sep 2024

I live in a great neighborhood, It is wonderful because it offers us a lot of facilities. The view near my house makes the area much more beautiful. There is always an available parking space and is easy to commute to the City Centre

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There are so many yachts in my local area. There are many people living in my neighborhood and There are some great little shops too. There isn’t much crime in my area and the place is quite nice to live in. Similarly, If you feel a welcoming and friendly atmosphere, the best way to find out is walk around and chat with people in the neighborhood.

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Nothing to add. TBH, Things look like they are going well so far… I’d say quite as we expected.
Environment seems quite clean and admirable

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

So far, Not very quick response is there, however they are quite effective when they attend to the repairs

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Great location but pricey

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Review Date Aug 2024

The facilities are good and mostly secure. There has been issues with the doors not locking and not opening when the key fob is used. The lifts were also broken for a long time. The flats are quiet and very bright and great location wise for getting into town

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Things could be fixed faster but when there’s a problem specifically in your flat they are quick to respond and get things fixed. The downstairs meeting room I booked multiple times and our keys never let us in and no one fixed this. Overall the staff are nice and responsive and we had very few issues.

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The price of parking in the building is £100 extra a month

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Not that I know of but when we needed things fixed they were quick to try help

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Comfortable stay

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Review Date Aug 2024

The building is new and design is modern. Apartment is spacious however my apartment is on the lower floor and it’s quite noisy from the traffic and there is some bird problems (the building opposite is empty and the birds have taken over and they are noisy!). Gym is small and simply and usually empty.

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The design is modern, the lounge area is nicely designed. There is a kitchen that you can rent but I never used. Gym is small with limited equipment so if you’re into heavy weight lifting it won’t do the job. Rooftop was great to use especially in the summer.

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The apartment being on the lower floor is noisy and depending on which apartment, you may not get enough light coming in.

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I had one terrible incident with them and their manner of responding was horrible (blaming me and finger pointing and not taking any responsibility/offer any help)

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