Fair Oak and Horton Heath sit on the northeastern edge of the borough of Eastleigh in Hampshire, where village greens, commons and stretches of heathland meet a suburban fringe a short commute from Southampton and Winchester. The area retains visible historic roots in its layout and common land, while parts of Horton Heath have seen more recent housing growth.
Locally the settlements feel community‑led: small shops, pubs, primary schools, sports clubs and volunteer groups are prominent, and the commons are important for leisure and wildlife. Economically it functions largely as part of the wider commuter belt for nearby towns, but there is still a strong local identity thanks to regular village events and active conservation efforts to protect the heath and green spaces.
Postcode districts covering Fair Oak & Horton Heath
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 5.6 miles
- Portsmouth 13.4 miles
- Basingstoke 22.3 miles
- Gosport 12.2 miles
- Waterlooville 12.8 miles
- Fareham 8.8 miles
- Eastleigh 2.2 miles
- Eastleigh Town 3.2 miles
- Winchester 7.2 miles
- Havant 15 miles
- Salisbury 23.7 miles
- Andover 19.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Fair Oak and Horton Heath Parish 0.1 miles
- Horton Heath Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Durley Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Bishopstoke Parish 1.7 miles
- Fisher's Pond Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Upham Built-up area 2 miles
- Eastleigh Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Boorley Green Built-up area 2.3 miles
- West End North Ward 2.5 miles
- Hedge End North Ward 2.6 miles
- Colden Common Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Eastleigh North Ward 3 miles
Example postcodes in Fair Oak & Horton Heath
SO50 7NA, SO50 7BS, SO50 7GZ, SO50 7NY, SO50 7GH, SO50 7GF, SO50 8FB, SO50 7LX, SO50 7PX … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 3.1 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 27.3 miles
- Hedge End Railway Station 2.1 miles
- Eastleigh Railway Station 2.7 miles
- Winchester Bus Station 6.9 miles
Hotels near Fair Oak & Horton Heath Ad
- Holiday Inn Express Southampton - M27 J7 3 3 miles
- Village Hotel Southampton Eastleigh 4 4.5 miles
- Hilton Southampton-Utilita Bowl 4 3 miles
- The Crown Inn 4 3.3 miles
- Ellington Lodge at The Concorde 3 3.6 miles
- Marwell Hotel 3 1.9 miles
- Macdonald Botley Park Hotel & Spa 4 2.2 miles
- Holiday Inn Southampton Eastleigh 4 3.6 miles
- Travelodge Eastleigh Central 3 2.8 miles
- Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa 5 6.3 miles
Schools in Fair Oak & 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 miles
- St Mary's Stadium Stadium 6 miles
- Pitt Manor Estate 6.3 miles
- Netley Abbey Archaeological site 6.6 miles
- West Quay Shopping centre 6.6 miles
- Hursley Park Estate 6.9 miles
- Roman wall Archaeological site 7.1 miles
- Titchfield Abbey Historic site 7.7 miles
- Hythe Marina Marina 7.9 miles
- Broadlands Country house 9.2 miles
- Southwick House Estate 9.9 miles
- Cadland House Estate 9.9 miles