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 miles
- Bournemouth 3.1 miles
- Poole 5.4 miles
- Salisbury 20.4 miles
- Christchurch 6.5 miles
- Totton 18.8 miles
- Totton and Eling 19.1 miles
- New Milton 9.7 miles
- Cowes 24.9 miles
- Hythe and Dibden 21 miles
- Hythe and Dibden Purlieu 21.1 miles
- Ferndown 1.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- West Parley Built-up area 0.1 miles
- Ferndown South Ward 1 mile
- Longham Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Ferndown Town Parish 1.3 miles
- Ferndown Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Merritown Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Redhill & Northbourne Ward 1.7 miles
- Kinson Ward 1.9 miles
- Ferndown North Ward 1.9 miles
- Moordown Ward 2.2 miles
- Hurn Parish 2.3 miles
- Muscliff & Strouden Park Ward 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in West Parley
BH22 8PR, BH22 8TR, BH22 8SE, BH22 8PP, BH22 8SJ, BH22 8QJ, BH22 8SX, BH22 8RG, BH22 8TU … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 1.7 miles
- Southampton Airport 25.6 miles
- Bournemouth Railway Station 3.9 miles
- Branksome Railway Station 4.2 miles
- Ringwood Bus Station 5.8 miles
- Poole Bus Station 6.3 miles
Hotels near West Parley Ad
- The Bridge House 3 1.3 miles
- Ferndown Holiday Let 1.2 miles
- Hilton Bournemouth 4 4.5 miles
- Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth 3 4.5 miles
- Holiday Inn Bournemouth 3.5 4.4 miles
- Premier Inn Bournemouth Ferndown 3 1.9 miles
- Premier Inn Bournemouth/Ferndown 3 1.9 miles
- 1777. At The Albion 4.8 miles
- The Lodge At Meyrick Park 4.1 miles
- Avon Causeway Hotel 4 3.2 miles
Schools in West Parley
- Parley First School Primary
Local points of interest
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum Museum 1.7 miles
- Holy Cross Abbey (Stapehill, Dorset, England) Historic site 2.3 miles
- Dean Court Stadium 3.8 miles
- Bournemouth International Centre Theatre 4.7 miles
- Christchurch Harbour Harbour 7 miles
- Avon Beach Beach 7.4 miles
- Poole Harbour Harbour 7.8 miles
- Hinton Admiral Estate 8.2 miles
- Crichel House Estate 8.3 miles
- Studland Beach Beach 8.7 miles
- Hinton House Estate 8.9 miles
- Tarrant Abbey Historic site 10.6 miles