West End North is a suburban ward on the edge of the Eastleigh borough in Hampshire, sitting between the urban edge of Southampton and more rural parts of the county. It is largely residential, with a mix of inter‑war and post‑war housing, local shops and community facilities, small parks and playing fields that give it a village‑like feel despite its proximity to larger towns.
Historically the area grew out of heathland and small agricultural communities and expanded through the 20th century as commuting to nearby towns became easier. Today many residents work in the wider Solent economy while local social life centres on schools, sports clubs, village events and a handful of pubs and community groups; good road links such as the M27 and nearby rail stations make it convenient for travel and day‑to‑day shopping or leisure in the region.
Postcode districts covering West End North
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 3.1 miles
- Portsmouth 13.7 miles
- Basingstoke 24.6 miles
- Gosport 12 miles
- Waterlooville 13.8 miles
- Fareham 8.7 miles
- Eastleigh 2.6 miles
- Eastleigh Town 1.9 miles
- Winchester 8.6 miles
- Havant 16.1 miles
- Salisbury 22.6 miles
- Christchurch 22.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- West End Built-up area 0.8 miles
- West End South Ward 1.4 miles
- Harefield Ward 1.5 miles
- Hedge End North Ward 1.7 miles
- Horton Heath Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Hedge End Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Eastleigh Town Parish 1.9 miles
- Bitterne Park Ward 1.9 miles
- Hedge End South Ward 2.1 miles
- Swaythling Ward 2.1 miles
- Bishopstoke Parish 2.1 miles
- Durley Built-up area 2.2 miles
Example postcodes in West End North
SO30 2HL, SO30 2QU, SO18 3RP, SO30 2EF, SO30 3HD, SO30 3GR, SO30 3DY, SO30 3RF, SO30 3FA … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 1.3 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 24.9 miles
- Southampton Airport Parkway Railway Station 1.6 miles
- Hedge End Railway Station 1.6 miles
- Winchester Bus Station 8.5 miles
Hotels near West End North Ad
- Holiday Inn Express Southampton - M27 J7 3 1 mile
- Hilton Southampton-Utilita Bowl 4 1.1 miles
- Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa 5 3.9 miles
- Village Hotel Southampton Eastleigh 4 3.2 miles
- Ellington Lodge at The Concorde 3 2 miles
- The Elizabeth House Hotel 3 3.4 miles
- Premier Inn Southampton Airport 3 1.6 miles
- Leonardo Hotel Southampton 4 3.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Southampton Eastleigh 4 2.7 miles
- Moxy Southampton 3 4.3 miles
Schools in West End North
- Saint James' C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Silverlake Stadium Stadium 2 miles
- St Mary's Stadium Stadium 3.5 miles
- West Quay Shopping centre 4.1 miles
- Netley Abbey Archaeological site 4.4 miles
- Hythe Marina Marina 5.4 miles
- Hursley Park Estate 7.1 miles
- Titchfield Abbey Historic site 7.2 miles
- Pitt Manor Estate 7.6 miles
- Cadland House Estate 7.7 miles
- Broadlands Country house 7.8 miles
- Roman wall Archaeological site 8.6 miles
- Calshot Beach Beach 8.8 miles