Grange & Alver Valley lies on the western fringe of Gosport in Hampshire, taking in the low-lying floodplain around Alver Creek and the much-loved Alver Valley Country Park. The park and surrounding meadows are a notable local feature - restored wetland, reedbeds and ponds that attract waterfowl and provide a network of foot and cycle paths, offering surprisingly open, green views towards Portsmouth and the harbour.
Primarily residential, the ward combines mixed housing with small local shops and light commercial activity near the waterfront; its character is shaped by Gosport’s long maritime and naval connections. Community groups are active in running events and conservation work in the valley, and the area is valued for providing accessible green space, wildlife interest and a quieter contrast to the busier town centre and naval waterfront.
Postcode districts covering Grange & Alver Valley
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 12.7 miles
- Portsmouth 4.1 miles
- Gosport 0.9 miles
- Waterlooville 7.9 miles
- Bognor Regis 22 miles
- Fareham 3.5 miles
- Eastleigh 13.9 miles
- Eastleigh Town 13.6 miles
- Winchester 19.2 miles
- Havant 8.9 miles
- Totton 16.7 miles
- Totton and Eling 16.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Brockhurst & Privett Ward 0.7 miles
- Rowner & Holbrook Ward 0.8 miles
- Lee East Ward 0.9 miles
- Gosport Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Elson Ward 1.1 miles
- Lee West Ward 1.2 miles
- Alverstoke Ward 1.3 miles
- Forton Ward 1.4 miles
- Leesland & Newtown Ward 1.5 miles
- Hardway Ward 1.6 miles
- Peel Common Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Bridgemary Ward 1.8 miles
Example postcodes in Grange & Alver Valley
PO13 8DX, PO13 8DH, PO13 8EL, PO13 9RP, PO13 8ZW, PO13 8NZ, PO13 8NQ, PO13 8GS, PO13 8GD … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 13 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 29.4 miles
- Portsmouth Harbour Railway Station 2.8 miles
- Southsea Hoverport 3.3 miles
Hotels near Grange & Alver Valley Ad
- Ye Spotted Dogge 3.2 miles
- The Alverbank Hotel 1.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Fareham - Solent 4 4.8 miles
- The Ship Leopard Hotel - No Children 3 2.8 miles
- Florence Suite Hotel & Restaurant 4 4.1 miles
- Anglesey Hotel 1.9 miles
- Florence House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant 4 4.1 miles
- Florence Gardens Hotel & Restaurant 4 4.1 miles
- Esk Vale Guest House 3 4.4 miles
- The Queens Hotel 4 3.6 miles
Schools in Grange & Alver Valley
- Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School Primary
- Alver Valley Junior School Primary
- Grange Infant School Primary
Local points of interest
- Gosport Premier Marina Marina 2.3 miles
- Royal Navy Museum Museum 2.7 miles
- HMS Victory Museum 2.7 miles
- Mary Rose Museum Museum 2.7 miles
- HMS Warrior Museum 2.7 miles
- Titchfield Abbey Historic site 4.5 miles
- Fratton Park Stadium 4.7 miles
- Quarr Abbey Historic site 5.1 miles
- Osborne House Historic site 5.6 miles
- Southsea Marina Marina 6 miles
- Calshot Beach Beach 6.2 miles
- Southwick House Estate 6.3 miles