Peel Common is an electoral ward on the peninsula town of Gosport in Hampshire, lying close to the coast with easy access to Stokes Bay and views towards Portsmouth Harbour. It is primarily residential, with a mix of post‑war council housing and private homes, and feels quieter than the busier town centre while remaining well connected to local services.
The ward reflects Gosport’s broader naval and coastal heritage, with nearby Victorian forts and military sites shaping the landscape and local identity. Community facilities, parks and occasional regeneration projects mean it has a practical, community‑focused character rather than being a tourist hub, and it serves as a convenient base for people working in the neighbouring naval and maritime industries.
Postcode districts covering Peel Common
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 11.6 miles
- Portsmouth 4.3 miles
- Gosport 1.6 miles
- Waterlooville 7.4 miles
- Bognor Regis 22.4 miles
- Fareham 2 miles
- Eastleigh 12.5 miles
- Eastleigh Town 12.3 miles
- Winchester 17.7 miles
- Havant 8.8 miles
- Totton 15.7 miles
- Totton and Eling 15.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Peel Common Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Bridgemary Ward 0.5 miles
- Rowner & Holbrook Ward 0.7 miles
- Stubbington Ward 1.1 miles
- Elson Ward 1.4 miles
- Grange & Alver Valley Ward 1.4 miles
- Lee East Ward 1.5 miles
- Lee-on-the-Solent Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Gosport Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Fort Fareham Ward 1.6 miles
- Lee West Ward 1.7 miles
- Brockhurst & Privett Ward 1.8 miles
Example postcodes in Peel Common
PO13 0QG, PO13 0TG, PO13 0HQ, PO13 0RJ, PO13 0SX, PO13 0AJ, PO13 0SG, PO13 0PQ, PO13 0RW … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 11.7 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 29.1 miles
- Fareham Railway Station 2.1 miles
- Portchester Railway Station 3 miles
Hotels near Peel Common Ad
- Red Lion Hotel 3 2 miles
- Becketts Ltd 4.3 miles
- Premier Inn Gosport 3 1 mile
- Keppels Head Hotel 3 3.7 miles
- Royal Maritime Hotel 3 3.7 miles
- Lysses House Hotel 3 2.2 miles
- The Ship Leopard Hotel 3 3.6 miles
- voco Fareham – Solent 4 3.5 miles
- Lodge at Solent 3 5 miles
- Anglesey Hotel 3.2 miles
Schools in Peel Common
- Peel Common Primary School Primary
- Woodcot Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Gosport Premier Marina Marina 3.2 miles
- Titchfield Abbey Historic site 3.2 miles
- Royal Navy Museum Museum 3.4 miles
- HMS Victory Museum 3.4 miles
- Mary Rose Museum Museum 3.4 miles
- HMS Warrior Museum 3.5 miles
- Fratton Park Stadium 5.4 miles
- Southwick House Estate 5.4 miles
- Calshot Beach Beach 5.8 miles
- Osborne House Historic site 6.4 miles
- Quarr Abbey Historic site 6.4 miles
- Southsea Marina Marina 6.7 miles