The ward of Leesland & Newtown sits on the western edge of Gosport, Hampshire, England, on the peninsula opposite Portsmouth. It is mainly residential, with a mix of Victorian terraces and post‑war housing, small parks and local shopping parades, and benefits from short ferry and bus links across Portsmouth Harbour into the city; the maritime and naval presence of the area is still visible in the townscape.
Economically and socially the area has a strong local feel: many residents work locally in maritime, defence or service sectors or commute to nearby centres, and community groups, churches and social clubs play a visible role in everyday life. Proximity to the seafront and historic forts gives residents easy access to waterfront walks and a tangible connection to Gosport’s naval past.
Postcode districts covering Leesland & Newtown
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Portsmouth 3 miles4.7 km
- Gosport 1 mile1.6 km
- Waterlooville 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Bognor Regis 20.6 miles33.1 km
- Fareham 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Eastleigh 15 miles24.2 km
- Eastleigh Town 14.9 miles24 km
- Winchester 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Havant 8 miles12.8 km
- Totton 18.2 miles29.2 km
- Totton and Eling 17.7 miles28.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Forton Ward 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Harbourside & Town Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Anglesey Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Brockhurst & Privett Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Hardway Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Gosport Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Alverstoke Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Elson Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Grange & Alver Valley Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Rowner & Holbrook Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- St. Thomas Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Charles Dickens Ward 2 miles3.3 km
Example postcodes in Leesland & Newtown
PO12 1FQ, PO12 3NR, PO12 1PS, PO12 3PB, PO12 3NZ, PO12 1QA, PO12 1LF, PO12 3QF, PO12 4TU … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 14.3 miles22.9 km
- Bournemouth Airport 30.7 miles49.5 km
- Portsmouth Harbour Railway Station 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Southsea Hoverport 1.9 miles3 km
Hotels near Leesland & Newtown Ad
- Ye Spotted Dogge 1.7 miles2.8 km
- The Ship Leopard Hotel - No Children 3 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Florence House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant 4 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Esk Vale Guest House 3 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Florence Suite Hotel & Restaurant 4 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Florence Gardens Hotel & Restaurant 4 2.7 miles4.3 km
- The Queens Hotel 4 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Anglesey Hotel 1 mile1.6 km
- Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant 4 2.7 miles4.3 km
- The Clarence Boutique Rooms 4 2.6 miles4.3 km
Schools in Leesland & Newtown
- Leesland C of E Controlled Infant School Primary
- Leesland C of E Controlled Junior School Primary
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Gosport Premier Marina Marina 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Royal Navy Museum Museum 1.3 miles2.1 km
- HMS Warrior Museum 1.3 miles2.1 km
- HMS Victory Museum 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Mary Rose Museum Museum 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Fratton Park Stadium 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Southsea Marina Marina 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Quarr Abbey Historic site 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Titchfield Abbey Historic site 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Langstone Harbour Harbour 6.2 miles10 km
- Southwick House Estate 6.2 miles10.1 km
- Osborne House Historic site 6.5 miles10.5 km