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 miles5 km
- Portsmouth 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Basingstoke 24.6 miles39.5 km
- Gosport 12 miles19.3 km
- Waterlooville 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Fareham 8.7 miles14 km
- Eastleigh 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Eastleigh Town 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Winchester 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Havant 16.1 miles25.8 km
- Salisbury 22.6 miles36.3 km
- Christchurch 22.6 miles36.4 km
Neighbouring places
- West End Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- West End South Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Harefield Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Hedge End North Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Horton Heath Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Hedge End Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Eastleigh Town Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Bitterne Park Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Hedge End South Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Swaythling Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Bishopstoke Parish 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Durley Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
Example postcodes in West End North
SO30 3RS, SO30 3SF, SO30 3HQ, SO30 3JQ, SO30 3GH, SO18 3AG, SO30 3RN, SO30 3GN, SO30 2PA … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Bournemouth Airport 24.9 miles40 km
- Southampton Airport Parkway Railway Station 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Hedge End Railway Station 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Winchester Bus Station 8.5 miles13.7 km
Hotels near West End North Ad
- No.4 Carlton Hotel 5 3.6 miles5.8 km
- The Pig in the Wall - Southampton 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl 4 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Ennios Boutique Hotel 5 4.3 miles7 km
- Holiday Inn Southampton 4 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Holiday Inn Southampton-Eastleigh M3, Jct13 4 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Harbour Hotel Southampton 5 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express Southampton M27 Jct7 3 1 mile1.7 km
- Riverside House 5.6 miles9 km
- Moxy Southampton 4 4.2 miles6.8 km
Schools in West End North
- Saint James' C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Silverlake Stadium Stadium 2 miles3.2 km
- St Mary's Stadium Stadium 3.5 miles5.6 km
- West Quay Shopping centre 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Netley Abbey Archaeological site 4.4 miles7 km
- Hythe Marina Marina 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Hursley Park Estate 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Titchfield Abbey Historic site 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Pitt Manor Estate 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Cadland House Estate 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Broadlands Country house 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Roman wall Archaeological site 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Calshot Beach Beach 8.8 miles14.2 km