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Cross the River Itchen on the Itchen Bridge, which lands right in Itchen. Usually around 10 minutes.
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Itchen · SO19 · Est. 2010
Flat moves, house removals and collections in Itchen, the riverside area on the east bank around the old Itchen Ferry village and the Itchen Bridge.
Yes. Man and a Van Southampton covers Itchen in SO19, including the old Itchen Ferry area around Sea Road and Oakbank Road, and the streets by the Itchen Bridge towards Woolston and Peartree. Our base on Hill Lane is about 20 minutes away, so we offer man and van hire, flat and house removals and collections in Itchen 7 days a week.
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Itchen is the riverside area on the east bank of the River Itchen, around the old Itchen Ferry village. The hamlet took its name from the fishing boats its people used to ferry passengers across the river, until the Floating Bridge took over the crossing in 1836.
The name also lives on from the Itchen urban district, formed in 1903 from Sholing and its neighbours and joined to Southampton in 1920. Much of the old village was destroyed by bombing in September 1940, and today the area sits around the Itchen Bridge, between Woolston and Peartree.
Homes here range from flats close to the river to houses on the streets around Sea Road. We check lifts, stairs and loading points in advance, and plan where the van can stop.
The Itchen Bridge, a toll bridge, lands right here, so moves across the river to the city centre, Ocean Village and Chapel are only a few minutes.
Our services in Itchen
Every service we offer in Southampton, available in Itchen.
Hourly help for single items, collections and small moves.
Whole-home moves with a 2–4 person crew and a fixed price.
Out-of-hours moves for Itchen businesses.
Full or fragile-only packing, with boxes supplied.
Same-day and short-notice moves when we have a van free.
From Itchen to anywhere in the UK.
Moves to and from Southampton's universities.
Marketplace, eBay and shop pick-ups in Itchen.
Journey guide
Typical drive times for a removal van, outside rush hour.
| From Itchen to | Typical distance | Typical drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton city centre | About 2 miles | 10 minutes |
| Ocean Village | About 1 mile | 5 minutes |
| Woolston | Under 1 mile | 5 minutes |
| Bitterne | About 2 miles | 5–10 minutes |
| Hedge End | About 5 miles | 15 minutes |
| Portsmouth | About 18 miles | 25–30 minutes |
Directions
We reach Itchen from our base on Hill Lane in Southampton. Here's how we get to you from nearby areas. Each map shows Google's live route and drive time.
Cross the River Itchen on the Itchen Bridge, which lands right in Itchen. Usually around 10 minutes.
Get directionsHead south-west from Bitterne towards the river. Usually around 5–10 minutes.
Get directionsWe drive from our base on Hill Lane, SO15, to Itchen. It's about 20 minutes outside rush hour, so we're with you quickly.
Get directionsHow it works
Six simple steps from first call to moving day.
Tell us both addresses, your date and what's moving, by phone, WhatsApp or the form.
We check parking, lifts and access in Itchen and at your new address.
Pack yourself, or book our packing service the day before.
We arrive on time, then wrap, load and secure everything.
Most moves within Southampton take about 20 minutes or less between addresses.
We unload into the right rooms and rebuild any furniture.
Local know-how
Itchen has its own streets, buildings and rules. Here's what we plan for.
The Itchen Bridge lands in Itchen, so the city centre and Ocean Village are only minutes away.
The old Itchen Ferry village stood around Sea Road and Oakbank Road, beside the river.
For riverside flats we check lifts and loading points before the day, so moving day runs smoothly.
Parking tip: if the van needs to stop on a council road in Itchen, contact Southampton City Council in advance about a parking bay suspension, and tell us where the van can stop.
Moving to Itchen
A few local things to sort when you move into the area.
Weekends, month-ends and term dates book up fast.
Book any lift or loading bay, or ask Southampton City Council about a parking bay suspension.
Register with Southampton City Council for council tax and bins.
Register with a local GP and check school places.
Keep documents, chargers and medicines with you.
Photograph meter readings at both homes.
Why choose us
Booking a local team means knowing exactly who turns up.
| What you get | Man and a Van Southampton | National booking site |
|---|---|---|
| Who turns up | ✓ Our own team | ✕ Whoever accepts the job |
| Local knowledge | ✓ Itchen & Southampton | ✕ Varies |
| Speak to the team | ✓ Call us direct | ✕ Online form or app |
| Fixed quote for removals | ✓ Yes | ✕ Depends on the driver |
| Goods in transit insurance | ✓ Included | ✕ Varies by driver |
| Local base | ✓ Hill Lane, Southampton | — |
Coverage
Man and van and removals across SO19 and the rest of Southampton.
Reviews
Real reviews from our Google Business Profile.
★★★★★I used this to move within Southampton, and then out of Southampton a few years later, and both times it was a very positive experience. From first message to the last box leaving the truck, I was assured about the move.
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★★★★★Helped me move from a 1st floor flat to a house. Really great service provided and made moving a lot easier. Very good pricing compared to other companies.
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★★★★★Very helpful service, friendly and efficient team.
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FAQs
Yes. We cover the Itchen area in SO19, including the old Itchen Ferry streets around Sea Road and Oakbank Road, and the roads by the Itchen Bridge towards Woolston and Peartree.
Our base is on Hill Lane in Southampton, about 5 miles from Itchen, which is about 20 minutes by van, so we can reach you quickly.
Our man and van service is charged by the hour, and house removals get a fixed quote. The price depends on what's moving, the crew size, distance and access. Ask for a free, no-obligation quote.
Yes. The Itchen Bridge, a toll bridge, lands right in Itchen, so moves to the city centre, Ocean Village and Chapel are quick.
Yes. We check lifts, stairs and loading points in advance, and protect shared areas as we go.
Yes. Our man and van service is charged by the hour and covers single items, collections and small flat moves.
Often, yes. Call 023 8098 2390 and we'll tell you honestly whether we have a van free today.
If the van can't use private parking or a loading bay, contact Southampton City Council in advance about suspending a parking bay, and tell us where the van can stop.
Yes. Our long distance removals service moves homes from Itchen to anywhere in the UK, with the same crew from start to finish.
Yes. We collect from sellers in Itchen and across Southampton, and deliver anywhere in Hampshire, often the same day.
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Tell us both addresses and your moving date, and we'll come back with a clear quote.