West Parley is a village and civil parish on the northern edge of the Bournemouth–Poole urban area in Dorset, sitting between Bournemouth and Ferndown. It lies close to the River Stour and the heathland of Parley Common, so the ward combines suburban streets with accessible open countryside and popular walking routes.
Historically an agricultural settlement that expanded in the 20th century, the area now has a village centre with shops, a primary school and active community groups, while many residents commute to nearby towns for work. Conservation of the commons and local green spaces is a notable feature, giving the place a semi-rural feel despite good road links to surrounding employment and leisure centres.
Postcode districts covering West Parley
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Bournemouth 3.1 miles5 km
- Poole 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Salisbury 20.4 miles32.9 km
- Christchurch 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Totton 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Totton and Eling 19.1 miles30.7 km
- New Milton 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Cowes 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Hythe and Dibden 21 miles33.8 km
- Hythe and Dibden Purlieu 21.1 miles34 km
- Ferndown 1.6 miles2.6 km
Neighbouring places
- West Parley Built-up area 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Ferndown South Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Longham Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Ferndown Town Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Ferndown Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Merritown Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Redhill & Northbourne Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Kinson Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Ferndown North Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Moordown Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Hurn Parish 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Muscliff & Strouden Park Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in West Parley
BH22 8PH, BH22 8RX, BH22 8SR, BH22 8SW, BH22 8PG, BH22 8SH, BH22 8PZ, BH22 8ED, BH22 8RN … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Southampton Airport 25.6 miles41.1 km
- Bournemouth Railway Station 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Branksome Railway Station 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Ringwood Bus Station 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Poole Bus Station 6.3 miles10.1 km
Hotels near West Parley Ad
- Derby Manor 4 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Tregonholme Hotel 4.6 miles7.4 km
- The Hedley Townhouse 3 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Washington House Hotel 4 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Applewood Hotel 3 4.6 miles7.3 km
- 1777. at the Albion 4.8 miles7.8 km
- The Grove Hotel 3 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Captains Club Hotel 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
- The Bear of Burton 5.9 miles9.5 km
- The Kings Arms 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
Schools in West Parley
- Parley First School Primary
Local points of interest
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum Museum 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Holy Cross Abbey (Stapehill, Dorset, England) Historic site 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Dean Court Stadium 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Bournemouth International Centre Theatre 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Christchurch Harbour Harbour 7 miles11.3 km
- Avon Beach Beach 7.4 miles12 km
- Poole Harbour Harbour 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Hinton Admiral Estate 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Crichel House Estate 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Studland Beach Beach 8.7 miles14 km
- Hinton House Estate 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Tarrant Abbey Historic site 10.6 miles17 km