Towns and cities in Southampton by population
All 3 populated places in Southampton, ranked by current population. The largest is Southampton, with 269,781 people.
Every place in Southampton, ranked
Do not add these figures together to get Southampton's population. Settlement boundaries overlap, so the rows below sum to more than the area actually holds: 298,464 against an official 259,424. The ONS figure above is the one to quote. Why figures differ.
| # | Place | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southampton | 269,781 |
| 2 | Portswood | 14,831 |
| 3 | Woolston | 13,852 |
Common questions
What is the population of Southampton?
259,424, on the ONS mid-2024 estimate for Southampton. The individual towns listed on this page sum to more than that, because settlement boundaries overlap; the ONS figure is the one to quote for the area as a whole.
What is the largest town in Southampton?
Southampton, with 269,781 residents on current figures. This page ranks all 3 recorded places in Southampton by population, each linking to its own page with sources and, where held, a 2005 comparison.