Ashley Heath is a small village in east Dorset, close to the Hampshire border and the New Forest, sitting between the larger settlements of Verwood and Ringwood. The locality still carries a heathland and pine‑wood character with easy access to walking and cycling routes, and its landscape of sandy soils and small woods gives it a pleasantly rural feel despite being within easy reach of bigger towns.
Historically the area grew up from heath and smallholdings and expanded during the 19th and 20th centuries as transport links improved. Today Ashley Heath is largely residential, with a mix of local shops and community groups and many residents commuting to nearby centres such as Bournemouth; its combination of country atmosphere and practical links makes it popular with families and outdoor enthusiasts.
Postcode districts covering Ashley Heath
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 20.1 miles
- Bournemouth 6.1 miles
- Poole 9 miles
- Eastleigh 24.1 miles
- Eastleigh Town 22.5 miles
- Salisbury 17.2 miles
- Christchurch 6.9 miles
- Totton 15.6 miles
- Totton and Eling 15.9 miles
- Newport 24.9 miles
- Newport and Carisbrooke 24.7 miles
- New Milton 9 miles
Neighbouring places
- St. Leonards & St. Ives Ward 0 miles
- St. Leonards and St. Ives Parish 0 miles
- West Moors Built-up area 2.1 miles
- West Moors & Three Legged Cross Ward 2.1 miles
- Ringwood South Ward 2.3 miles
- Three Legged Cross Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Ringwood Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Hightown Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Merritown Built-up area 3.4 miles
- Ferndown Built-up area 3.5 miles
- Ferndown South Ward 3.6 miles
- Ferndown North Ward 3.6 miles
Example postcodes in Ashley Heath
BH24 2AJ, BH24 2BJ, BH24 2LZ, BH24 2QT, BH24 2HL, BH24 2JN, BH24 2QH, BH24 2AR, BH24 2JB … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 3.3 miles
- Southampton Airport 22.4 miles
- Christchurch Railway Station 6.6 miles
- Pokesdown Railway Station 6.7 miles
- Ringwood Bus Station 2.2 miles
- Poole Bus Station 9.9 miles
Hotels near Ashley Heath Ad
- The Bridge House 3 4.9 miles
- The Bear of Burton 6.6 miles
- The Kings Arms 4 7 miles
- Derby Manor 4 7.2 miles
- Captains Club Hotel 4 7 miles
- The Star Inn 2.1 miles
- The Three Lions 6.9 miles
- 1777. at the Albion 7 miles
- Washington House Hotel 4 7.9 miles
- The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant 7.2 miles
Schools in Ashley Heath
- Ringwood Waldorf School Independent - all ages
- Sheiling College Special
- Sheiling School Independent - special
- St Ives Primary & Nursery School Primary
Local points of interest
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum Museum 3.6 miles
- Holy Cross Abbey (Stapehill, Dorset, England) Historic site 4.4 miles
- Dean Court Stadium 6.4 miles
- Hinton Admiral Estate 7.9 miles
- Bournemouth International Centre Theatre 8 miles
- Avon Beach Beach 8.1 miles
- Christchurch Harbour Harbour 8.1 miles
- Crichel House Estate 8.5 miles
- Hinton House Estate 8.5 miles
- Castle Malwood Estate 10.7 miles
- New Forest Forest 11.2 miles
- Poole Harbour Harbour 11.5 miles