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 miles
- Bournemouth 6.1 miles
- Poole 9 miles
- Eastleigh 24.1 miles
- Eastleigh Town 22.5 miles
- Salisbury 17.1 miles
- Christchurch 7 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
- Ashley Heath Built-up area 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 3.6 miles
- Ferndown South Ward 3.6 miles
- Ferndown North Ward 3.6 miles
Example postcodes in St. Leonards and St. Ives
BH24 2JG, BH24 2JP, BH24 2QW, BH24 2QY, BH24 2DX, BH24 2JH, BH24 2BG, BH24 2EE, BH24 2QD … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 3.4 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 St. Leonards and St. Ives 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 7.1 miles
- The Star Inn 2.1 miles
- The Three Lions 6.9 miles
- 1777. at the Albion 7 miles
- Washington House Hotel 4 8 miles
- The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant 7.2 miles
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 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 8.4 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