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 miles9 km
- Portsmouth 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Basingstoke 22.3 miles36 km
- Gosport 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Waterlooville 12.8 miles20.5 km
- Fareham 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Eastleigh 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Eastleigh Town 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Winchester 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Havant 15 miles24.1 km
- Salisbury 23.7 miles38.1 km
- Andover 19.3 miles31.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Fair Oak and Horton Heath Parish 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Horton Heath Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Durley Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Bishopstoke Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Fisher's Pond Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Upham Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Eastleigh Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Boorley Green Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- West End North Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Hedge End North Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Colden Common Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Eastleigh North Ward 3 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Fair Oak & Horton Heath
SO50 8GD, SO50 7EH, SO50 7PP, SO50 7LP, SO50 7BA, SO50 7EX, SO50 7GX, SO50 7NN, SO50 7QU … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 3.1 miles5 km
- Bournemouth Airport 27.3 miles43.9 km
- Hedge End Railway Station 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Eastleigh Railway Station 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Winchester Bus Station 6.9 miles11.1 km
Hotels near Fair Oak & Horton Heath Ad
- Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl 4 3 miles4.8 km
- No.4 Carlton Hotel 5 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Holiday Inn Southampton-Eastleigh M3, Jct13 4 3.6 miles5.7 km
- The Pig in the Wall - Southampton 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Ennios Boutique Hotel 5 6.8 miles11 km
- Holiday Inn Southampton 4 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Holiday Inn Express Southampton M27 Jct7 3 3 miles4.9 km
- Harbour Hotel Southampton 5 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Riverside House 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Moxy Southampton 4 6.7 miles10.8 km
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 miles6 km
- St Mary's Stadium Stadium 6 miles9.6 km
- Pitt Manor Estate 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Netley Abbey Archaeological site 6.6 miles10.6 km
- West Quay Shopping centre 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Hursley Park Estate 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Roman wall Archaeological site 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Titchfield Abbey Historic site 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Hythe Marina Marina 7.9 miles12.6 km
- Broadlands Country house 9.2 miles14.7 km
- Southwick House Estate 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Cadland House Estate 9.9 miles15.9 km