The area covers the semi-rural villages of West Moors and Three Legged Cross, a mix of heathland, farmland and suburban housing on the fringe of East Dorset. It sits alongside recreational green space such as Moors Valley Country Park and is within easy commuting distance of Ferndown, Bournemouth and Salisbury, which shapes its largely residential character.
Historically the settlements grew with the coming of rail and local small industries in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and today they retain a village feel with active community groups, sports clubs and local shops. The proximity of Moors Valley makes the area popular for walking, cycling and family days out, while the local economy is dominated by commuter households alongside small-scale retail and services.
Postcode districts covering West Moors & Three Legged Cross
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Bournemouth 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Poole 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Eastleigh Town 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Salisbury 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Christchurch 8.7 miles14 km
- Totton 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Totton and Eling 17.6 miles28.3 km
- New Milton 11 miles17.8 km
- Hythe and Dibden 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Hythe and Dibden Purlieu 20.5 miles33 km
- Ferndown 2.6 miles4.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Three Legged Cross Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- West Moors Built-up area 1 mile1.7 km
- St. Leonards & St. Ives Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- St. Leonards and St. Ives Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Ashley Heath Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Ferndown North Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Ferndown Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Verwood Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Ferndown Town Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Ferndown South Ward 3 miles4.8 km
- Horton Parish 3 miles4.9 km
- Broom Hill Built-up area 3.4 miles5.4 km
Example postcodes in West Moors & Three Legged Cross
BH21 6RN, BH22 0HJ, BH22 0LW, BH21 6YT, BH22 0LB, BH22 0DA, BH22 0JY, BH21 6SH, BH22 0BY … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 4.3 miles6.8 km
- Southampton Airport 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Bournemouth Railway Station 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Pokesdown Railway Station 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Ringwood Bus Station 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Poole Bus Station 9.3 miles14.9 km
Hotels near West Moors & Three Legged Cross Ad
- 1777. at the Albion 5.4 miles8.6 km
- The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Derby Manor 4 7.8 miles12.6 km
- The Bear of Burton 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Tregonholme Hotel 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Horton Inn 2 5.1 miles8.2 km
- The Hedley Townhouse 3 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Washington House Hotel 4 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Captains Club Hotel 4 8.5 miles13.6 km
- The Kings Arms 4 8.5 miles13.6 km
Schools in West Moors & Three Legged Cross
- St Mary's C of E First School & Nursery Primary
- Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School Primary
- West Moors Middle School All ages
Local points of interest
- Holy Cross Abbey (Stapehill, Dorset, England) Historic site 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum Museum 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Crichel House Estate 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Dean Court Stadium 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Bournemouth International Centre Theatre 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Christchurch Harbour Harbour 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Avon Beach Beach 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Hinton Admiral Estate 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Tarrant Abbey Historic site 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Hinton House Estate 10.5 miles16.8 km
- Poole Harbour Harbour 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Cranborne Chase Forest 11.6 miles18.7 km