| Swaythling | |
|---|---|
 South Stoneham House, Swaythling. | |
  Swaythling Location within Southampton | |
| Area | 2.99 km2 (1.15 sq mi) |
| Population | 13,664 [1] |
| • Density | 4,570/km2 (11,800/sq mi) |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Postcode district | SO16 |
| Dialling code | 023 |
| Police | Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| Fire | Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| Ambulance | South Central |
| UK Parliament | |
Swaythling is a suburb and electoral ward of the city of Southampton in Hampshire, England. The ward has a population of 13,664.[1]
Swaythling is predominantly residential in character, and noted for its large student population due to its proximity to the University of Southampton main campus at Highfield. The university's Wessex Lane Halls and City Gateway housing facilities are located within the district.
Swaythling during World War I was the location of the Swaythling Remount Depot and prior to its closure in 2013, the Ford Motor Company Southampton Assembly Plant.
- ^ a b "Swaythling – UK Census Data 2011". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 14 March 2016.