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 miles
- Portsmouth 3 miles
- Gosport 1 mile
- Waterlooville 7.2 miles
- Bognor Regis 20.6 miles
- Fareham 4.4 miles
- Eastleigh 15 miles
- Eastleigh Town 14.9 miles
- Winchester 20.1 miles
- Havant 8 miles
- Totton 18.2 miles
- Totton and Eling 17.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Forton Ward 0.4 miles
- Harbourside & Town Ward 0.5 miles
- Anglesey Ward 0.8 miles
- Brockhurst & Privett Ward 0.8 miles
- Hardway Ward 0.9 miles
- Gosport Built-up area 1 mile
- Alverstoke Ward 1.1 miles
- Elson Ward 1.3 miles
- Grange & Alver Valley Ward 1.5 miles
- Rowner & Holbrook Ward 1.9 miles
- St. Thomas Ward 2 miles
- Charles Dickens Ward 2 miles
Example postcodes in Leesland & Newtown
PO12 1LA, PO12 3PX, PO12 1JU, PO12 1LH, PO12 3XA, PO12 3QP, PO12 1RQ, PO12 1FZ, PO12 3QE … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 14.3 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 30.7 miles
- Portsmouth Harbour Railway Station 1.4 miles
- Southsea Hoverport 1.9 miles
Hotels near Leesland & Newtown Ad
- Ye Spotted Dogge 1.7 miles
- The Alverbank Hotel 1.2 miles
- The Ship Leopard Hotel - No Children 3 1.4 miles
- Florence Suite Hotel & Restaurant 4 2.7 miles
- Florence House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant 4 2.7 miles
- Florence Gardens Hotel & Restaurant 4 2.7 miles
- Esk Vale Guest House 3 2.9 miles
- The Queens Hotel 4 2.2 miles
- Anglesey Hotel 1 mile
- Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant 4 2.7 miles
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 miles
- Royal Navy Museum Museum 1.3 miles
- HMS Warrior Museum 1.3 miles
- HMS Victory Museum 1.3 miles
- Mary Rose Museum Museum 1.4 miles
- Fratton Park Stadium 3.3 miles
- Southsea Marina Marina 4.6 miles
- Quarr Abbey Historic site 5.2 miles
- Titchfield Abbey Historic site 5.8 miles
- Langstone Harbour Harbour 6.2 miles
- Southwick House Estate 6.2 miles
- Osborne House Historic site 6.5 miles