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Sway
City in City of Southampton, United Kingdom
Overview
Sway is a quaint English village set on the southern edge of the New Forest, combining rural charm with modern comforts. Its notable Victorian Sway Tower and proximity to nature make it attractive to walkers, families, and those seeking a peaceful retreat.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
City of Southampton
Population
3,478
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
50.79°, -1.60°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
95
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,613
Local Cost
$1,515
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
10.4°C
Summer Avg
16.5°C
Winter Avg
4.9°C
Record High
34.0°C
Record Low
-8.3°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
836 mm
Internet Speed
68 Mbps
Upload
22 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
0
Transport
9
Walk Score
9
Footways
18.0
Airport
BOH
Distance
17 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 18 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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