St. Leonards and St. Ives in Dorset is a small, rural civil parish formed by two neighbouring villages set amid farmland, hedgerows and pockets of woodland and heath. Away from the busier coastal resorts, it offers quiet lanes, historic cottages and a parish church with medieval origins, and the local landscape is popular for walking and wildlife watching.
Historically the communities grew around agriculture and small‑scale trades, and many listed buildings and field patterns still reflect that heritage. Today the area balances commuting to nearby towns with a lively village life - village halls, pubs, local events and conservation groups help sustain a strong sense of identity and preserve the character of rural Dorset.
Postcode districts covering St. Leonards and St. Ives
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 20.1 miles32.3 km
- Bournemouth 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Poole 9 miles14.6 km
- Eastleigh 24.1 miles38.7 km
- Eastleigh Town 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Salisbury 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Christchurch 7 miles11.2 km
- Totton 15.6 miles25 km
- Totton and Eling 15.9 miles25.5 km
- Newport 24.9 miles40 km
- Newport and Carisbrooke 24.7 miles39.8 km
- New Milton 9 miles14.5 km
Neighbouring places
- St. Leonards & St. Ives Ward 0 miles0 km
- Ashley Heath Built-up area 0 miles0 km
- West Moors Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- West Moors & Three Legged Cross Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Ringwood South Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Three Legged Cross Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Ringwood Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Hightown Built-up area 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Merritown Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Ferndown Built-up area 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Ferndown South Ward 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Ferndown North Ward 3.6 miles5.8 km
Example postcodes in St. Leonards and St. Ives
BH24 2NP, BH24 2HL, BH24 2LQ, BH24 2NF, BH24 2HP, BH24 2EE, BH24 2AJ, BH24 2SQ, BH24 2DT … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Southampton Airport 22.4 miles36 km
- Christchurch Railway Station 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Pokesdown Railway Station 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Ringwood Bus Station 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Poole Bus Station 9.9 miles16 km
Hotels near St. Leonards and St. Ives Ad
- The Bear of Burton 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Captains Club Hotel 4 7.1 miles11.4 km
- The Kings Arms 4 7 miles11.2 km
- Derby Manor 4 7.2 miles11.6 km
- 1777. at the Albion 7 miles11.3 km
- Tregonholme Hotel 8 miles12.8 km
- The Hedley Townhouse 3 8 miles12.9 km
- Washington House Hotel 4 8 miles12.8 km
- The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Applewood Hotel 3 8 miles12.8 km
Schools in St. Leonards and St. Ives
- 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 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Holy Cross Abbey (Stapehill, Dorset, England) Historic site 4.4 miles7 km
- Dean Court Stadium 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Hinton Admiral Estate 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Bournemouth International Centre Theatre 8 miles12.8 km
- Avon Beach Beach 8.1 miles13 km
- Christchurch Harbour Harbour 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Crichel House Estate 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Hinton House Estate 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Castle Malwood Estate 10.7 miles17.1 km
- New Forest Forest 11.2 miles18 km
- Poole Harbour Harbour 11.5 miles18.5 km