Horton Heath is a small semi‑rural village in the Borough of Eastleigh, in Hampshire, England. It sits on the edge of the county’s heathland and farmland, offering a mix of older cottages and more recent homes while remaining within easy reach of Eastleigh town centre and the city of Southampton, with good road access via the M27 and rail links that make it popular with commuters heading towards Winchester and beyond.
Historically an agricultural settlement - the component "Horton" derives from Old English for a farm on muddy ground - the village retains plenty of green space and is valued by walkers and horse riders. In recent years proposals for notable housing expansion have prompted local debate about conservation, infrastructure and community facilities, underlining its shift from a purely rural enclave to a commuter‑friendly community with a strong local identity.
Postcode districts covering Horton Heath
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 5 miles
- Portsmouth 13.1 miles
- Basingstoke 23.2 miles
- Gosport 11.7 miles
- Waterlooville 12.7 miles
- Fareham 8.3 miles
- Eastleigh 2.4 miles
- Eastleigh Town 2.9 miles
- Winchester 7.8 miles
- Havant 14.9 miles
- Salisbury 23.7 miles
- Christchurch 24.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Fair Oak and Horton Heath Parish 0.7 miles
- Durley Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Fair Oak & Horton Heath Ward 0.8 miles
- Boorley Green Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Hedge End North Ward 1.8 miles
- Bishopstoke Parish 1.8 miles
- West End North Ward 1.8 miles
- Eastleigh Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Hedge End Built-up area 2.4 miles
- West End Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Fisher's Pond Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Upham Built-up area 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Horton Heath
SO50 7NL, SO50 7DQ, SO50 7HR, SO50 7NX, SO50 7QA, SO50 7PA, SO50 7HQ, SO50 7PN, SO50 7FH … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 2.7 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 26.7 miles
- Hedge End Railway Station 1.3 miles
- Eastleigh Railway Station 2.7 miles
- Winchester Bus Station 7.6 miles
Hotels near Horton Heath Ad
- Holiday Inn Express Southampton - M27 J7 3 2.2 miles
- Hilton Southampton-Utilita Bowl 4 2.2 miles
- Village Hotel Southampton Eastleigh 4 4.3 miles
- Macdonald Botley Park Hotel & Spa 4 1.5 miles
- Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa 5 5.6 miles
- Ellington Lodge at The Concorde 3 3.3 miles
- Botleigh Grange Hotel 4 2.2 miles
- The Crown Inn 4 3.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Southampton Eastleigh 4 3.5 miles
- Travelodge Eastleigh Central 3 2.7 miles
Local points of interest
- Silverlake Stadium Stadium 3.4 miles
- St Mary's Stadium Stadium 5.3 miles
- Netley Abbey Archaeological site 5.8 miles
- West Quay Shopping centre 5.9 miles
- Pitt Manor Estate 7 miles
- Hythe Marina Marina 7.1 miles
- Titchfield Abbey Historic site 7.1 miles
- Hursley Park Estate 7.3 miles
- Roman wall Archaeological site 7.8 miles
- Broadlands Country house 9 miles
- Cadland House Estate 9.1 miles
- Calshot Beach Beach 9.7 miles