Quick answer: Removals Southampton provides house removals, man and van hire and student moves in Portswood, Southampton SO17 – including Highfield, Swaythling and Bevois Valley. We're a local, fully insured team who know Portswood's Victorian terraces, shared student houses and permit-parking streets. Open 7 days, 7am–9pm, with same-day moves often available. Call 023 8098 6118.
Moving into, out of or around Portswood? From a single room near the high street to a family terrace off Portswood Road – local crew, clear upfront price, on time.
✓ Local to SO17 ✓ Same-day often available ✓ Hourly or fixed pricing ✓ Fully insured ✓ 5★ Google reviews
15+
Years moving Portswood
Same day
Often available in SO17
7 days
7am – 9pm
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About Portswood
Portswood is one of Southampton's busiest residential areas, about two miles north of the city centre and right next to the University of Southampton's Highfield campus. It's a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraces, converted flats, shared student houses and family homes – and every one needs a slightly different move plan.
Portswood Road and Portswood Broadway are the heart of the area, lined with independent cafés, restaurants, takeaways and a large supermarket. To the west is Highfield and Southampton Common, to the east St Denys and the River Itchen, and to the north Swaythling. We've moved homes, students and businesses here for 15+ years – so we know which streets have permit parking, which terraces need wardrobes dismantled, and when the student rush makes everything busier.
Area
Portswood, Southampton
Postcode
SO17
Nearby
Portswood, Highfield, Swaythling, Bevois Valley, St Denys
Typical homes
Victorian terraces, flats, student HMOs, family houses
Services
House removals, man and van, student moves, packing, upright pianos
Availability
7 days, 7am–9pm – same day often possible
Same-day and next-day slots are often available in SO17. Call now for a clear price in minutes.
Our services in Portswood
House removals →
Full home moves from Portswood terraces, flats and family houses. Furniture wrapped, beds and wardrobes dismantled, and everything placed room by room. Priced hourly or as a fixed quote, depending on your move.
Man and van →
A driver and van, plus a helper if needed, for single items, small flats and Marketplace collections around SO17. Booked by the hour, often same day.
Student removals →
Halls to house shares, house to house, or home for the summer. Housemates can share a van and split the cost – book early for June and September.
Packing services →
Full, fragile-only or just the boxes. Our packers wrap china, glass and pictures and label every box by room, usually the day before your move.
Office relocation →
Shops, cafés and offices on and around Portswood Road moved in the evening or at weekends, so you don't lose trading hours.
Piano removals →
Upright and digital pianos moved ground floor to ground floor with a piano trolley, straps and padded covers. Two trained movers on every job.
Dismantling →
Beds, wardrobes and flat-pack taken apart for narrow terraced stairs and rebuilt at your new home, with all fixings bagged and labelled.
Long distance →
Moving further? We move Portswood homes to London, Bristol and anywhere in the UK with a dedicated van and the same crew throughout.
Local know-how
Every Portswood move is a little different. Here's what we plan for so you don't have to:
✓ Permit parking – many streets are residents-only, so we plan where the van can stop
✓ Narrow terraces – tight hallways and steep stairs mean dismantling wardrobes and beds
✓ Student season – late June and September are the busiest weeks, so book early
✓ Portswood Road changes – 20mph limits and bus-priority measures mean we check the current route before your move
✓ Thomas Lewis Way – we use the A335 bypass to avoid the high street at busy times
✓ Converted flats – upper-floor flats with shared entrances need extra care and time
Popular moves
Approximate road distances and drive times for our vans. Most local Portswood moves are done in a single day.
Portswood to
Approx. distance
Typical drive
Southampton city centre
2 miles
10 min
Shirley / Bassett
2–3 miles
10–15 min
Eastleigh / Chandler's Ford
4–6 miles
15–20 min
Winchester
12 miles
25 min
London
80 miles
2 hours +
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Getting here
Portswood sits between three main roads: the A335 Thomas Lewis Way to the east, the A35 Burgess Road to the north and the A33 The Avenue to the west. These are the routes our vans use to reach you quickly and move you on.
A335
The Portswood bypass, running parallel to Portswood Road from St Denys up to Swaythling and M27 Junction 5. Our main route in and out of SO17.
A35
Runs east–west across the north of Portswood and Highfield, linking Swaythling and Bassett to The Avenue.
A33
The main road from the city centre past Southampton Common, up to Bassett and towards the M3 and Winchester.
By rail and bus: St Denys station is under a mile from Portswood, on the London Waterloo–Weymouth and West Coastway lines, with Swaythling station to the north. Bluestar, Unilink and Xelabus buses run from Portswood Broadway to the city centre. Most people moving home use the road – that's where we come in.
Directions
Removals Southampton covers Portswood and all of SO17 every day. Here's how our vans reach you from around Southampton – travel is included in your quote.
Portswood is about 2 miles north. Head up through Bevois Valley onto Portswood Road, or take the A33 The Avenue past the Common. Usually around 10 minutes.
Get directionsPortswood is about 3 miles south. Follow the A335 Thomas Lewis Way through Swaythling to St Denys. Usually 10–15 minutes.
Get directionsPortswood is about 5 miles south. Take the A335 past Southampton Airport and down Thomas Lewis Way. Usually 15–20 minutes.
Get directionsAreas covered
Our local crews cover all of SO17 and the neighbouring areas every day.
Portswood & Highfield
SO17 · around Portswood Road and the university
St Denys
SO17 · by the River Itchen
Swaythling & Bassett →
SO16/SO17 · north of Portswood
Bevois Valley & city centre →
SO14 · south towards the city
FAQ
Do you cover Portswood, Southampton?
Yes. We cover all of Portswood and SO17, including Highfield, Swaythling, Bevois Valley and St Denys, 7 days a week from 7am to 9pm.
How much does a removal in Portswood cost?
Man and van jobs in Portswood are charged by the hour. House removals are priced either hourly or as a fixed quote, depending on how much you're moving, access and distance. Call 023 8098 6118 for a free quote.
Can you park outside my house in Portswood?
Many Portswood streets have residents' permit parking. Tell us your street when you book and we'll plan the best place for the van – a visitor permit or a short parking suspension may help on busy roads.
Do you do student moves in Portswood?
Yes. We move students between halls, shared houses and home, and housemates can share one van. Book early for late June and September.
Can you do a same-day move in Portswood?
Often, yes. We work in Portswood every day, so same-day man and van jobs are usually possible. Call 023 8098 6118 to check.
Do you move from Portswood to other parts of the UK?
Yes. We move people from Portswood to anywhere in Southampton, Hampshire and the rest of the UK.
How quickly can you get to Portswood?
We cover Portswood and SO17 every day, so we can usually arrive at your chosen time on the same day or next day. Travel is included in your quote.
Which roads do you use to reach Portswood?
We mainly use the A335 Thomas Lewis Way, which bypasses Portswood Road, plus the A35 Burgess Road to the north and the A33 The Avenue to the west, depending on where you're moving to.
Local SO17 crew, clear upfront prices and same-day slots – call or send your details today.
Last updated: November 2026
