Brockhurst & Privett sits within the western side of Gosport in Hampshire, close to the naval harbours and within easy commuting distance of Portsmouth and the Solent. The area feels suburban, with a mix of Victorian terraces and post‑war housing, local shops, schools and community facilities that serve a population with many naval and civilian commuters.
A prominent local landmark is Fort Brockhurst, a mid‑19th‑century Palmerston fort that underlines the ward’s historic military connections; more broadly the local economy still reflects maritime and defence links alongside retail and services. Socially it’s a mixed, community‑minded neighbourhood with active groups and gradual regeneration efforts aimed at improving public spaces and amenities.
Postcode districts covering Brockhurst & Privett
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 13.3 miles
- Portsmouth 3.4 miles
- Gosport 0.4 miles
- Waterlooville 7.4 miles
- Bognor Regis 21.3 miles
- Fareham 3.7 miles
- Eastleigh 14.3 miles
- Eastleigh Town 14.1 miles
- Winchester 19.5 miles
- Havant 8.4 miles
- Totton 17.3 miles
- Totton and Eling 16.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Gosport Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Grange & Alver Valley Ward 0.7 miles
- Forton Ward 0.8 miles
- Elson Ward 0.8 miles
- Leesland & Newtown Ward 0.8 miles
- Hardway Ward 1 mile
- Rowner & Holbrook Ward 1.1 miles
- Alverstoke Ward 1.1 miles
- Harbourside & Town Ward 1.3 miles
- Anglesey Ward 1.5 miles
- Lee East Ward 1.6 miles
- Lee West Ward 1.8 miles
Example postcodes in Brockhurst & Privett
PO12 3FA, PO12 3LD, PO12 3BU, PO12 3DN, PO12 3ET, PO12 3EU, PO12 3JY, PO12 3AH, PO12 3DS … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 13.5 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 30 miles
- Portsmouth Harbour Railway Station 2.1 miles
- Southsea Hoverport 2.7 miles
Hotels near Brockhurst & Privett Ad
- Becketts Ltd 2.7 miles
- Keppels Head Hotel 3 2.2 miles
- Royal Maritime Hotel 3 2.3 miles
- The Ship Leopard Hotel 3 2.2 miles
- Anglesey Hotel 1.5 miles
- Premier Inn Gosport 3 0.9 miles
- Ibis Portsmouth Hotel 3.5 2.8 miles
- The Wellington Restaurant and Bar 2.3 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays 3 2.3 miles
- Ye Spotted Dogge 2.5 miles
Local points of interest
- Gosport Premier Marina Marina 1.6 miles
- Royal Navy Museum Museum 2 miles
- HMS Victory Museum 2 miles
- HMS Warrior Museum 2 miles
- Mary Rose Museum Museum 2 miles
- Fratton Park Stadium 4 miles
- Titchfield Abbey Historic site 5 miles
- Quarr Abbey Historic site 5.3 miles
- Southsea Marina Marina 5.3 miles
- Southwick House Estate 6.1 miles
- Osborne House Historic site 6.1 miles
- Calshot Beach Beach 6.9 miles