From the City Centre
Head north up The Avenue, then east towards Highfield and the university. Usually around 10–15 minutes.
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Highfield · SO17 · Est. 2010
Student moves, staff relocations and family removals across Highfield, home of the University of Southampton's main campus, between the Common and Portswood.
Yes. Man and a Van Southampton covers all of Highfield in SO17, including the streets around the University of Southampton's main campus, Highfield Church and the roads towards Portswood and Swaythling. Our base on Hill Lane is 5–10 minutes away, so we offer student moves, house removals, man and van hire and packing in Highfield 7 days a week.
Your local movers
Highfield lies north of the city centre, between Southampton Common, Bassett, Swaythling and Portswood. It's home to the main campus of the University of Southampton, built on a former brickfield, and to Highfield Church, which dates from 1847.
The area mixes large older houses, some still standing from Highfield's days as a rural district of country homes, with flats and shared houses close to the campus.
With the university on the doorstep, we move students, staff and visiting academics in and out of Highfield all year. We can collect from halls, flats and family homes, and deliver anywhere in the UK.
Highfield's bigger houses often have more rooms and more to move. We give a fixed quote, bring a crew sized to your home, and can pack for you the day before.
Our services in Highfield
Every service we offer in Southampton, available in Highfield.
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 Highfield businesses.
Full or fragile-only packing, with boxes supplied.
Same-day and short-notice moves when we have a van free.
From Highfield to anywhere in the UK.
Moves to and from Southampton's universities.
Marketplace, eBay and shop pick-ups in Highfield.
Journey guide
Typical drive times for a removal van, outside rush hour.
| From Highfield to | Typical distance | Typical drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton city centre | About 2.5 miles | 10–15 minutes |
| Portswood | About 1 mile | 5 minutes |
| Bassett | About 1 mile | 5 minutes |
| Shirley | About 2 miles | 5–10 minutes |
| Eastleigh | About 4 miles | 10–15 minutes |
| Winchester | About 11 miles | 20 minutes |
Directions
We reach Highfield 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 north up The Avenue, then east towards Highfield and the university. Usually around 10–15 minutes.
Get directionsHighfield is just to the south-west of Swaythling. Usually around 5 minutes.
Get directionsWe drive from our base on Hill Lane, SO15, to Highfield. 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 Highfield 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
Highfield has its own streets, buildings and rules. Here's what we plan for.
The University of Southampton's Highfield campus is here, so term starts and ends are busy. Book early.
Bigger, older homes need a bigger crew, so we size the team to your home and give a fixed quote.
Southampton Common borders Highfield to the west, and the streets nearby are often permit parking, so tell us where the van can stop.
Parking tip: if the van needs to stop on a council road in Highfield, contact Southampton City Council in advance about a parking bay suspension, and tell us where the van can stop.
Moving to Highfield
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 | ✓ Highfield & 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 SO17 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 every street in Highfield, SO17, including the area around the university's main campus, Highfield Church and the roads towards Portswood and Swaythling.
Our base is on Hill Lane in Southampton, about 1.5 miles from Highfield, 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 move staff and academics in and out of Highfield, from flats and family homes to anywhere in the UK.
Yes. We collect from halls, flats and shared houses, and book early for the busy end and start of term.
Yes. Full house removals get a fixed quote once we know what's moving, the crew size and access at both addresses.
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 Highfield to anywhere in the UK, with the same crew from start to finish.
Yes. We collect from sellers in Highfield 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.