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Head west past Southampton Central station onto Shirley Road. Usually around 5–10 minutes.
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Freemantle · SO15 · Est. 2010
Flat moves, terraced-house removals and collections across Freemantle, from a local team based on Hill Lane just up the road.
Yes. Man and a Van Southampton covers all of Freemantle in SO15, including Shirley Road and the terraced streets between Shirley, Millbrook and the city centre. Our base is on Hill Lane in SO15, so we're usually 5–10 minutes away, offering man and van hire, house removals, student moves and collections in Freemantle 7 days a week.


Your local movers
Freemantle grew in the Victorian era, when the old Freemantle estate was split up and criss-crossed with new roads. Today it's a tight grid of terraced streets either side of Shirley Road, between Shirley, Millbrook and the city centre.
Those streets mean on-street parking, narrow hallways and steep stairs. We plan where the van can stop, bring enough people to carry safely, and dismantle larger furniture so it comes out without scuffing walls.
Freemantle is a short drive from Southampton Central station and the city centre, so it's popular with commuters, young professionals and students. We move flats and shared houses here all year round.
Not every job is a full move. We also collect single items, Marketplace buys and flat-pack furniture, and our man and van service is charged by the hour.
Written by Dave, Man and a Van SouthamptonUpdated
Our services in Freemantle
Every service we offer in Southampton, available in Freemantle.
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 Freemantle businesses.
Full or fragile-only packing, with boxes supplied.
Same-day and short-notice moves when we have a van free.
From Freemantle to anywhere in the UK.
Moves to and from Southampton's universities.
Marketplace, eBay and shop pick-ups in Freemantle.
Journey guide
Typical drive times for a removal van, outside rush hour.
| From Freemantle to | Typical distance | Typical drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton city centre | About 1.5 miles | 5–10 minutes |
| Southampton Central station | About 1 mile | 5 minutes |
| Portswood | About 2.5 miles | 10–15 minutes |
| Totton | About 3.5 miles | 10–15 minutes |
| Eastleigh | About 6 miles | 15–20 minutes |
| Winchester | About 13 miles | 25–30 minutes |
Directions
We reach Freemantle 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.
Head west past Southampton Central station onto Shirley Road. Usually around 5–10 minutes.
Get directionsHead east towards the city and into Freemantle's terraced streets. Usually around 5–10 minutes.
Get directionsWe drive from our base on Hill Lane, SO15, to Freemantle. It's about 5–10 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 Freemantle 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 5–10 minutes or less between addresses.
We unload into the right rooms and rebuild any furniture.
Local know-how
Freemantle has its own streets, buildings and rules. Here's what we plan for.
Shirley Road runs through the middle of Freemantle, so we load from the side streets where we can, away from bus stops.
Narrow halls and steep stairs are common, so we dismantle beds and wardrobes and protect walls and banisters.
Most Freemantle homes have no driveway, so tell us where the van can stop, or ask the council about a parking bay suspension.
Parking tip: if the van needs to stop on a council road in Freemantle, contact Southampton City Council in advance about a parking bay suspension, and tell us where the van can stop.
Moving to Freemantle
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 | ✓ Freemantle & 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 SO15 and the rest of Southampton.
Moving elsewhere in Southampton? See our house removals and man and van services.
Reviews
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★★★★★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 every street in Freemantle, SO15, including Shirley Road and the terraced streets between Shirley, Millbrook and the city centre.
Our base is on Hill Lane in Southampton, about 1.5 miles from Freemantle, which is about 5–10 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. We dismantle beds, wardrobes and tables, carry carefully through tight halls and stairs, and rebuild everything at the new address.
Yes. We move students and sharers between houses, halls and home, and book early for the busy end and start of term.
Yes. If housemates are moving on the same day, we can plan one route with several drops, so you each pay a share of one booking.
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 Freemantle to anywhere in the UK, with the same crew from start to finish.
Yes. We collect from sellers in Freemantle 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.