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 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 and St. Ives Parish 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 & St. Ives
BH24 2RY, BH24 2FB, BH24 2FG, BH24 2RP, BH24 2FH, BH24 2JE, BH24 2HX, BH24 2DJ, BH24 2HJ … 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 & St. Ives Ad
- The Bear of Burton 6.6 miles
- The Bridge House 3 4.9 miles
- Captains Club Hotel 4 7.1 miles
- The Kings Arms 4 7 miles
- Derby Manor 4 7.2 miles
- 1777. at the Albion 7 miles
- Tregonholme Hotel 8 miles
- The Hedley Townhouse 3 8 miles
- Washington House Hotel 4 8 miles
- The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant 7.2 miles
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 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