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 miles8 km
- Portsmouth 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Basingstoke 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Gosport 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Waterlooville 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Fareham 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Eastleigh 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Eastleigh Town 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Winchester 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Havant 14.9 miles24 km
- Salisbury 23.7 miles38.1 km
- Christchurch 24.4 miles39.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Fair Oak and Horton Heath Parish 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Durley Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Fair Oak & Horton Heath Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Boorley Green Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Hedge End North Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Bishopstoke Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- West End North Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Eastleigh Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Hedge End Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- West End Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Fisher's Pond Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Upham Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Horton Heath
SO50 7PF, SO50 7FH, SO50 7DS, SO50 7JQ, SO50 7QU, SO50 7RA, SO50 7AP, SO50 7PY, SO50 7PN … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Bournemouth Airport 26.7 miles42.9 km
- Hedge End Railway Station 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Eastleigh Railway Station 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Winchester Bus Station 7.6 miles12.3 km
Hotels near Horton Heath Ad
- Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl 4 2.2 miles3.5 km
- No.4 Carlton Hotel 5 5.4 miles8.8 km
- The Pig in the Wall - Southampton 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Ennios Boutique Hotel 5 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Holiday Inn Southampton-Eastleigh M3, Jct13 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express Southampton M27 Jct7 3 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Holiday Inn Southampton 4 6.2 miles10 km
- Harbour Hotel Southampton 5 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Riverside House 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Moxy Southampton 4 6.1 miles9.7 km
Local points of interest
- Silverlake Stadium Stadium 3.4 miles5.4 km
- St Mary's Stadium Stadium 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Netley Abbey Archaeological site 5.8 miles9.3 km
- West Quay Shopping centre 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Pitt Manor Estate 7 miles11.2 km
- Hythe Marina Marina 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Titchfield Abbey Historic site 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Hursley Park Estate 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Roman wall Archaeological site 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Broadlands Country house 9 miles14.6 km
- Cadland House Estate 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Calshot Beach Beach 9.7 miles15.6 km