| Coordinates: | 51.005, -0.932 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SU 75 23 |
| Population: | 14,974 |
| Dialling code: | 01730 |
Petersfield is a small market town in East Hampshire, Hampshire, England, tucked against the northern edge of the South Downs National Park. It sits around a distinctive market square and a mill pond fed by the River Rother, with surrounding chalk downland and heath that make it a handy base for walkers and cyclists exploring the Downs.
Historically a market and coaching stop, Petersfield still has a lively high street of independent shops, cafés and a regular market, while a modest cultural scene - museums, local festivals and community events - keeps things active. Good rail links on the Portsmouth–London line and proximity to larger centres such as Portsmouth help make it both a local service hub and a commuter town.
Postcode districts covering Petersfield
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 21 miles33.9 km
- Portsmouth 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Basingstoke 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Guildford 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Gosport 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Waterlooville 10 miles16.1 km
- Bognor Regis 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Aldershot 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Farnborough 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Littlehampton 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Fareham 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Eastleigh 17.5 miles28.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Petersfield St. Peter's Ward 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Petersfield Bell Hill Ward 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Petersfield Heath Ward 0.7 miles1 km
- Petersfield Causeway Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Sheet Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Steep Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Stroud Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Buriton Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Buriton & East Meon Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Froxfield, Sheet & Steep Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Langrish Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Harting Parish 3.1 miles5 km
Example postcodes in Petersfield
GU32 3HS, GU32 3DL, GU32 2JG, GU32 3JT, GU32 3DE, GU32 3FE, GU32 3AR, GU32 3HN, GU32 3EZ … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 18.9 miles30.4 km
- London Gatwick Airport 34.3 miles55.3 km
- Petersfield Railway Station 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Liss Railway Station 3.2 miles5.1 km
Hotels near Petersfield Ad
- The Nest Hotel & Restaurant 3 2.1 miles3.3 km
- The Hawkley Inn 3.6 miles5.8 km
- The White Horse 5 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Spread Eagle Hotel and Spa 4 8.6 miles13.8 km
- The Angel Hotel 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Old Thorns Hotel & Resort 4 6.5 miles10.5 km
- The Swan Inn 4 8.5 miles13.8 km
- West Dean College 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Rooms@73 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Champneys Forest Mere 6 miles9.6 km
Schools in Petersfield
- Churcher's College Independent - all ages
- Herne Junior School Primary
- Petersfield Infant School Primary
- The Petersfield School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Cairn Wood Forest 5 miles8 km
- Jungle Wood Forest 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Borden Wood Forest 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Forest of Bere Forest 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Jamia Ahmadiyya UK College 10.5 miles16.8 km
- Goodwood Racecourse Recreation 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Southwick House Estate 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Goodwood Race Course Recreation 11.5 miles18.6 km
- Goodwood House Estate 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Langstone Harbour Harbour 13.3 miles21.4 km
- The Grange Country house 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Chichester Harbour Harbour 14.2 miles22.8 km