The St. Leonards and St. Ives ward sits on the northern edge of Weymouth in Dorset, forming a largely residential suburb within easy reach of the town centre and the seafront of the Jurassic Coast. It’s characterised by a mix of Victorian terraces, post‑war council housing and pockets of newer development, with local shops, schools and green spaces that give it a village‑by‑the‑sea feel despite being part of a larger coastal town.
Historically tied to Weymouth’s maritime and seaside economy, the area today blends long‑standing working‑class communities with commuters and retirees; tourism seasonally boosts local businesses while quieter months underline a close‑knit community with active residents’ groups and community centres. Good transport links into nearby centres and easy access to coastal attractions make it both practical and pleasant for people seeking coastal living without being in the busiest tourist zone.
Postcode districts covering St. Leonards & 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 and St. Ives Parish 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 & St. Ives
BH24 2FP, BH24 2ET, BH24 2NP, BH24 2PR, BH24 2HB, BH24 2DE, BH24 2JX, BH24 2DT, BH24 2AJ … 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 & 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 & 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