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 miles21.4 km
- Portsmouth 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Gosport 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Waterlooville 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Bognor Regis 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Fareham 3.7 miles6 km
- Eastleigh 14.3 miles23 km
- Eastleigh Town 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Winchester 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Havant 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Totton 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Totton and Eling 16.9 miles27.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Gosport Built-up area 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Grange & Alver Valley Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Forton Ward 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Elson Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Leesland & Newtown Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Hardway Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Rowner & Holbrook Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Alverstoke Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Harbourside & Town Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Anglesey Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Lee East Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Lee West Ward 1.8 miles3 km
Example postcodes in Brockhurst & Privett
PO12 3DW, PO12 3JZ, PO12 3RJ, PO12 3RH, PO12 3RG, PO12 3RL, PO12 3SA, PO12 3RX, PO12 3LE … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Bournemouth Airport 30 miles48.3 km
- Portsmouth Harbour Railway Station 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Southsea Hoverport 2.7 miles4.3 km
Hotels near Brockhurst & Privett Ad
- Ye Spotted Dogge 2.5 miles4.1 km
- The Ship Leopard Hotel - No Children 3 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Florence House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Esk Vale Guest House 3 3.8 miles6 km
- Florence Suite Hotel & Restaurant 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Florence Gardens Hotel & Restaurant 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Anglesey Hotel 1.5 miles2.3 km
- The Queens Hotel 4 3 miles4.8 km
- Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
- The Clarence Boutique Rooms 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
Local points of interest
- Gosport Premier Marina Marina 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Royal Navy Museum Museum 2 miles3.2 km
- HMS Victory Museum 2 miles3.2 km
- HMS Warrior Museum 2 miles3.3 km
- Mary Rose Museum Museum 2 miles3.3 km
- Fratton Park Stadium 4 miles6.5 km
- Titchfield Abbey Historic site 5 miles8.1 km
- Quarr Abbey Historic site 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Southsea Marina Marina 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Southwick House Estate 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Osborne House Historic site 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Calshot Beach Beach 6.9 miles11 km