From Shirley
Head along Shirley Road towards Commercial Road and into the city centre. Usually around 10–15 minutes outside rush hour.
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City Centre · SO14 · Est. 2010
Flat moves, student moves and furniture collections across Southampton City Centre, from Above Bar and the Old Town to the Cultural Quarter, by a local team about 10 minutes away.
Yes. Man and a Van Southampton covers the whole city centre in SO14, including Above Bar, the Bargate area, the Old Town, the Cultural Quarter and the apartment blocks around the waterfront. Our base on Hill Lane is about 10 minutes away, so we offer man and van hire, flat and house removals, office relocations and collections in the city centre 7 days a week.
Your local movers
Most city-centre moves are flats: modern apartment blocks with lifts and concierge desks, flats above shops on the main streets, and purpose-built student accommodation. Each comes with its own access rules, and planning those is most of the job.
We book lift slots with building managers, check where a van can legally stop, and bring the right crew size so loading is quick and tidy. Most city-centre streets are a short drive from our base on Hill Lane.
Parts of the centre, like Above Bar Street, are pedestrianised, and many surrounding roads have loading limits. We plan the nearest legal stopping point before moving day, so you aren't left carrying boxes down the street.
The Old Town inside the medieval walls has narrow streets, older buildings and tight staircases. We dismantle larger furniture where needed and protect walls and banisters as we go.
Our services in Southampton City Centre
Every service we offer in Southampton, available in the city centre.
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 Southampton City Centre businesses.
Full or fragile-only packing, with boxes supplied.
Same-day and short-notice moves when we have a van free.
From the city centre to anywhere in the UK.
Moves to and from Southampton's universities.
Marketplace, eBay and shop pick-ups in the city centre.
Journey guide
Typical drive times for a removal van, outside rush hour.
| From Southampton City Centre to | Typical distance | Typical drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Portswood | About 2 miles | 10 minutes |
| Shirley | About 2 miles | 10 minutes |
| Woolston (via the Itchen Bridge) | About 2 miles | 10 minutes |
| Eastleigh | About 6 miles | 20–25 minutes |
| Winchester | About 13 miles | 25–35 minutes |
| Portsmouth | About 20 miles | 35–45 minutes |
Directions
We reach the city centre 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 along Shirley Road towards Commercial Road and into the city centre. Usually around 10–15 minutes outside rush hour.
Get directionsHead south down Portswood Road and through Bevois Valley into the city centre. Usually around 10–15 minutes.
Get directionsWe drive from our base on Hill Lane, SO15, across the city to the city centre. Usually around 10–15 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 the city centre 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 10 minutes or less between addresses.
We unload into the right rooms and rebuild any furniture.
Local know-how
Southampton City Centre has its own streets, buildings and rules. Here's what we plan for.
The shopping streets around Above Bar and the Bargate are closed to most traffic, so we plan legal stopping points and loading routes before the day.
Many city-centre blocks ask you to book the lift or a loading bay in advance. Tell us the building and we'll help you arrange it with the managing agent.
Older buildings inside the town walls often have tight stairs and doorways, so we bring blankets, tools and the right crew size.
Parking tip: if the van needs to stop on a council road in the city centre, contact Southampton City Council in advance about a parking bay suspension, and tell us where the van can stop.
Moving to Southampton City Centre
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 | ✓ Southampton City Centre & 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 SO14 and the rest of Southampton.
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 part of the city centre in SO14, including Above Bar, the Bargate area, the Old Town, the Cultural Quarter and the waterfront apartment blocks.
Our base is on Hill Lane in Southampton, about 2 miles from the city centre, which is about 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. Tell us your building and moving date, and we'll fit our arrival to your lift or loading-bay booking.
Often not directly. Some streets are pedestrianised or have loading limits, so we check the nearest legal place to stop. For a longer stop on a council road, contact Southampton City Council about a parking bay suspension.
Yes. We move students in and out of city-centre halls and private student blocks, and we book early for the busy start and end of term.
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 the city centre to anywhere in the UK, with the same crew from start to finish.
Yes. We collect from sellers in the city centre 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.