Parish in East Hampshire, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 50.946, -0.989 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 71 16 |
| Dialling code: | 01730 (Petersfield) |
Clanfield is a village and civil parish in the district of East Hampshire, Hampshire, in southern England, sitting on the gently rolling chalk of the Hampshire Downs on the north‑eastern fringe of the Portsmouth conurbation and within easy reach of the South Downs National Park. The parish mixes pockets of older stone and thatched buildings with later suburban housing, and benefits from open downland and good long-distance views that reflect its agricultural origins.
Locally there’s a strong village feel: a primary school, village hall, pubs and sports clubs and regular community events help bind residents together, while many people commute to nearby towns for work. Historically rural, the parish has seen steady housing growth through the 20th century, but retains a sense of countryside character and active local groups working to conserve green spaces and village amenities.
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