When I was at the college, Mrs Tentacles and my good self lived in Highcliffe. A large village near Christchurch - it's about 15 mins from the college and 45 mins from Swanwick if you get through the college and get posted there. Full of old people and very quiet.
We moved to Southampton after I started at Swanwick as it was easier for both of us.
There's a pretty active car share from anywhere in that direction anyway on all the watches, I think, if that's concerning you