Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
270K
Population
51 km2
Area
298 Mbps
Internet
UTC±00:00
Timezone
OVERVIEW
Southampton is a city in United Kingdom with a population of 270K. Internet speeds average 298 Mbps download. The city has 12,373 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Northern Europe
Population
270K
Timezone
UTC±00:00
Currency
GBP
Language
English
GPS
50.90, -1.40
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Infrastructure
12,373 points of interest mapped in Southampton — 240 per km2
Tech
298 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
A mid-sized city of 269,781 people
INFRASTRUCTURE
12,373 total POIs 240.4 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
283
Cafes
243
Bars
300
Fast Food
406
Shopping
Supermarkets
70
Convenience
298
Shopping Malls
9
Healthcare
Hospitals
18
Clinics
129
Pharmacies
70
Education
Schools
236
Universities
19
Libraries
22
Recreation
Parks
983
Playgrounds
380
Sports
538
Cinemas
5
Museums
16
Theatres
9
Transport
Bus Stops
2,352
Train Stations
32
Fuel Stations
49
Services
Banks
34
ATMs
106
Post Offices
60
Police
7
Fire Stations
13
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
298 Mbps
Download
164 Mbps
Upload
13ms
Latency
48,408
Tests
13,106
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
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Best time to visit: Jun - Aug
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6°
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11°
A
17°
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20°
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22°
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20°
A
17°
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11°
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6°
N
2°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Southampton known for?
Southampton is a city in United Kingdom. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Southampton?
Southampton has an average download speed of 298 Mbps and upload speed of 164 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the population of Southampton?
The population of Southampton is approximately 270K.
What infrastructure does Southampton have?
Southampton has 12,373 mapped points of interest, including 283 restaurants, 18 hospitals, 236 schools.
What country is Southampton in?
Southampton is located in United Kingdom.
