Fair Oak and Horton Heath lie to the east of Southampton within the borough of Eastleigh in Hampshire, England. The area blends a large village centre with surrounding heathland and farmland: Fair Oak famously takes its name from an oak under which fairs were held, while Horton Heath retains a more rural character despite recent housing growth. Good road links and proximity to Southampton Airport make it popular with commuters to the wider Solent economy.
Locally there’s a strong community feel, with active village halls, sports clubs, small shops and traditional pubs, and pockets of historic cottages alongside modern development. Conservation of green spaces and the mix of suburban and countryside life are key to the area’s appeal, balancing local small businesses and light industry with recreational routes and community events.
Postcode districts covering Fair Oak and Horton Heath
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Portsmouth 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Basingstoke 22.4 miles36.1 km
- Gosport 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Waterlooville 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Fareham 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Eastleigh 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Eastleigh Town 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Winchester 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Havant 14.9 miles24.1 km
- Salisbury 23.7 miles38.2 km
- Andover 19.4 miles31.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Fair Oak & Horton Heath Ward 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Horton Heath Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Durley Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Bishopstoke Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Fisher's Pond Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Upham Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Boorley Green Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Eastleigh Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- West End North Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Hedge End North Ward 2.5 miles3.9 km
- Colden Common Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Eastleigh North Ward 3.1 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Fair Oak and Horton Heath
SO50 7NS, SO50 7DT, SO50 7HN, SO50 7JP, SO30 2HH, SO50 7DD, SO50 7FT, SO50 7FX, SO50 7QQ … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 3.1 miles5 km
- Bournemouth Airport 27.2 miles43.8 km
- Hedge End Railway Station 2 miles3.2 km
- Eastleigh Railway Station 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Winchester Bus Station 7 miles11.3 km
Hotels near Fair Oak and Horton Heath Ad
- Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl 4 2.9 miles4.6 km
- No.4 Carlton Hotel 5 6 miles9.7 km
- Holiday Inn Southampton-Eastleigh M3, Jct13 4 3.6 miles5.8 km
- The Pig in the Wall - Southampton 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Ennios Boutique Hotel 5 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Holiday Inn Southampton 4 6.8 miles11 km
- Holiday Inn Express Southampton M27 Jct7 3 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Harbour Hotel Southampton 5 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Riverside House 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Moxy Southampton 4 6.7 miles10.7 km
Schools in Fair Oak and Horton Heath
- Fair Oak Infant School Primary
- Fair Oak Junior School Primary
- The King's School Independent - all ages
- Wyvern College Secondary
Local points of interest
- Silverlake Stadium Stadium 3.7 miles5.9 km
- St Mary's Stadium Stadium 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Pitt Manor Estate 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Netley Abbey Archaeological site 6.5 miles10.4 km
- West Quay Shopping centre 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Hursley Park Estate 7 miles11.2 km
- Roman wall Archaeological site 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Titchfield Abbey Historic site 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Hythe Marina Marina 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Broadlands Country house 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Cadland House Estate 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Southwick House Estate 9.8 miles15.8 km