| Coordinates: | 51.005, -0.93 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SU 75 23 |
| Population: | 14,974 |
| Dialling code: | 01730 |
Petersfield is a market town and civil parish in East Hampshire, Hampshire, England. It sits on the northern edge of the South Downs National Park, close to the headwaters of the River Rother. The town centre, focused on a traditional market square, has a mix of independent shops and a regular market, while the railway station on the Portsmouth Direct Line gives direct links to Portsmouth and London, making it popular with commuters.
The large open common known as Petersfield Heath is prized for chalk grassland, prehistoric burial mounds and wide views; the town also hosts a local museum in the old police station and a lively arts scene with annual events that foster community life. Historically a market settlement, its economy blends local retail and tourism with a significant commuter population, so Petersfield feels both a traditional Hampshire market town and a convenient base for city workers.
Postcode districts covering Petersfield
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 21.1 miles
- Portsmouth 14.4 miles
- Basingstoke 19.3 miles
- Guildford 22.7 miles
- Gosport 16.7 miles
- Waterlooville 10 miles
- Bognor Regis 18.8 miles
- Aldershot 18.3 miles
- Farnborough 21 miles
- Littlehampton 21.7 miles
- Fareham 15.4 miles
- Eastleigh 17.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Petersfield Built-up area 0.1 miles
- Petersfield St. Peter's Ward 0.3 miles
- Petersfield Heath Ward 0.6 miles
- Petersfield Bell Hill Ward 0.7 miles
- Petersfield Causeway Ward 0.8 miles
- Sheet Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Steep Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Stroud Parish 1.7 miles
- Buriton Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Buriton & East Meon Ward 2.8 miles
- Froxfield, Sheet & Steep Ward 2.9 miles
- Langrish Parish 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Petersfield
GU31 4DU, GU31 4HJ, GU32 3NU, GU32 9EB, GU32 3PZ, GU32 3EA, GU32 9FD, GU32 9HN, GU32 3HH … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 18.9 miles
- London Gatwick Airport 34.3 miles
- Petersfield Railway Station 0.5 miles
- Liss Railway Station 3.2 miles
Hotels near Petersfield Ad
- The Nest Hotel & Restaurant 3 2.1 miles
- The Hawkley Inn 3.6 miles
- The White Horse 5 7.3 miles
- Spread Eagle Hotel and Spa 4 8.5 miles
- The Angel Hotel 5.9 miles
- Old Thorns Hotel & Resort 4 6.5 miles
- The Swan Inn 4 8.5 miles
- West Dean College 9.6 miles
- Rooms@73 9.8 miles
- Cowdray Lodge 9.1 miles
Schools in Petersfield
- Churcher's College Independent - all ages
- Petersfield Infant School Primary
- The Petersfield School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Cairn Wood Forest 4.9 miles
- Jungle Wood Forest 5 miles
- Borden Wood Forest 5 miles
- Forest of Bere Forest 8.5 miles
- Jamia Ahmadiyya UK College 10.4 miles
- Goodwood Racecourse Recreation 11.1 miles
- Southwick House Estate 11.2 miles
- Goodwood Race Course Recreation 11.5 miles
- Goodwood House Estate 12.8 miles
- Langstone Harbour Harbour 13.3 miles
- Chichester Harbour Harbour 14.1 miles
- The Grange Country house 14.2 miles