| 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 miles
- Portsmouth 14.4 miles
- Basingstoke 19.2 miles
- Guildford 22.8 miles
- Gosport 16.6 miles
- Waterlooville 10 miles
- Bognor Regis 18.8 miles
- Aldershot 18.3 miles
- Farnborough 21.1 miles
- Littlehampton 21.8 miles
- Fareham 15.3 miles
- Eastleigh 17.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Petersfield St. Peter's Ward 0.3 miles
- Petersfield Bell Hill Ward 0.6 miles
- Petersfield Heath Ward 0.7 miles
- Petersfield Causeway Ward 0.7 miles
- Sheet Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Steep Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Stroud Parish 1.6 miles
- Buriton Built-up area 2 miles
- Buriton & East Meon Ward 2.7 miles
- Froxfield, Sheet & Steep Ward 2.8 miles
- Langrish Parish 2.9 miles
- Harting Parish 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Petersfield
GU32 3HF, GU31 4FZ, GU31 4NX, GU31 4PW, GU31 4LG, GU31 4BF, GU31 4WU, GU31 4HG, GU32 2JL … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 18.9 miles
- London Gatwick Airport 34.3 miles
- Petersfield Railway Station 0.4 miles
- Liss Railway Station 3.2 miles
Hotels near Petersfield Ad
- The Trooper Inn 4 2.8 miles
- The Nest Hotel and Restaurant 2.1 miles
- Premier Inn Petersfield 3 0.9 miles
- The Jolly Drover 4 3 miles
- Ye Olde George Inn - Badger Pubs 4.4 miles
- Copper Beeches Accommodation 3 2.3 miles
- The White Hart, South Harting 4 3.2 miles
- The Hawkley Inn 3.6 miles
- Champneys Forest Mere Hotel 3 6 miles
- The Hampshire Hog 5 4.3 miles
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 miles
- Jungle Wood Forest 5.1 miles
- Borden Wood Forest 5.1 miles
- Forest of Bere Forest 8.5 miles
- Jamia Ahmadiyya UK College 10.5 miles
- Goodwood Racecourse Recreation 11.1 miles
- Southwick House Estate 11.1 miles
- Goodwood Race Course Recreation 11.5 miles
- Goodwood House Estate 12.9 miles
- Langstone Harbour Harbour 13.3 miles
- The Grange Country house 14.1 miles
- Chichester Harbour Harbour 14.2 miles