Froxfield, Sheet & Steep
Ward in East Hampshire, Hampshire, England
Within South Downs National Park
| Coordinates: | 51.03, -0.982 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 71 26 |
| Dialling code: | 01730 (Petersfield) |
The ward centred on Froxfield, Sheet and Steep sits in East Hampshire, Hampshire, England, just west of Petersfield. It is largely rural, with rolling chalk downland and farmland spilling towards the South Downs National Park, patches of ancient woodland and quiet lanes that make the area popular for walking and cycling.
The villages retain a strong local character - traditional cottages and parish churches, a few long-standing pubs and active village halls - and an economy based on agriculture, small local businesses and commuting to nearby towns. Historic buildings and conservation areas give a sense of continuity, while community events and clubs keep social life lively despite the generally tranquil countryside setting.
Postcode districts covering Froxfield, Sheet & Steep
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Portsmouth 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Basingstoke 16.9 miles27.1 km
- Guildford 23.1 miles37.3 km
- Gosport 17 miles27.4 km
- Waterlooville 11 miles17.6 km
- Bognor Regis 21.6 miles34.7 km
- Aldershot 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Farnborough 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Littlehampton 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Fareham 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Eastleigh 15.7 miles25.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Froxfield and Privett Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Steep Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Stroud Parish 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Langrish Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Petersfield Bell Hill Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Colemore and Priors Dean Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Petersfield St. Peter's Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Petersfield Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Buriton & East Meon Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Petersfield Causeway Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Sheet Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Hawkley Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
Example postcodes in Froxfield, Sheet & Steep
GU32 2AZ, GU32 1AJ, GU31 4DA, GU32 1DZ, GU33 6LL, GU34 3NU, GU32 2DW, GU31 4BS, GU34 3NP … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 17.2 miles27.7 km
- London Gatwick Airport 35.9 miles57.8 km
- Petersfield Railway Station 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Liss Railway Station 4 miles6.4 km
Hotels near Froxfield, Sheet & Steep Ad
- The Hawkley Inn 2.7 miles4.3 km
- The Nest Hotel & Restaurant 3 3.9 miles6.3 km
- The Angel Hotel 3 miles4.9 km
- The Swan Hotel, Alresford 3 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Old Thorns Hotel & Resort 4 7.2 miles11.6 km
- The Market Hotel 5 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Alton House Hotel 3 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Champneys Forest Mere 6.9 miles11 km
Schools in Froxfield, Sheet & Steep
- Bedales School Independent - all ages
- Froxfield C of E Primary and Pre-School Primary
- Herne Junior School Primary
- Sheet Primary School Primary
- Steep C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Cairn Wood Forest 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Borden Wood Forest 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Jungle Wood Forest 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Forest of Bere Forest 9.3 miles14.9 km
- The Grange Country house 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Southwick House Estate 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Jamia Ahmadiyya UK College 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Goodwood Racecourse Recreation 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Goodwood Race Course Recreation 14.3 miles23 km
- Langstone Harbour Harbour 14.8 miles23.8 km
- The Farnum Museum Museum 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Roman wall Archaeological site 14.9 miles23.9 km