Purbrook is a suburban village in the borough of Havant, Hampshire, lying to the north‑west of Havant town centre and close to Waterlooville. It is largely residential with a mix of inter‑war and later housing, local shops and community facilities; notable local landmarks include Purbrook Park School and the patchwork of green spaces around Purbrook Heath, with Portsdown Hill and the south coast within easy reach.
Historically a small rural settlement that expanded during the 20th century, the area now has a strong commuter character with many residents working in Portsmouth and the surrounding towns, while still retaining a village feel through sports clubs, church and village‑hall activities. The combination of accessible transport links, nearby countryside and local community amenities gives it a balance of suburban convenience and outdoor appeal.
Postcode districts covering Purbrook
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 16.2 miles
- Portsmouth 3.5 miles
- Gosport 6.2 miles
- Waterlooville 0.9 miles
- Bognor Regis 16.9 miles
- Littlehampton 22.2 miles
- Fareham 6.6 miles
- Eastleigh 15.1 miles
- Eastleigh Town 15.7 miles
- Winchester 18.7 miles
- Havant 2.2 miles
- Totton 20.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Stakes Ward 0.7 miles
- Waterlooville Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Drayton and Farlington Ward 1.1 miles
- Newlands Parish 1.4 miles
- Bedhampton Ward 1.5 miles
- Waterloo Ward 1.6 miles
- Leigh Park Hermitage Ward 2 miles
- Cosham Ward 2 miles
- Havant Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Cowplain Ward 2.3 miles
- Furzeley Corner Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Southwick and Widley Parish 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Purbrook
PO7 5LR, PO7 8AS, PO7 5NT, PO7 5NU, PO7 5NS, PO7 5AH, PO7 8AE, PO7 5DZ, PO7 5NR … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 15.2 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 35.6 miles
- Bedhampton Railway Station 1.8 miles
- Cosham Railway Station 1.9 miles
Hotels near Purbrook Ad
- Rooms@73 1.2 miles
- Ye Spotted Dogge 5.5 miles
- The Red Lion by Innkeeper's Collection 4 1.7 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - North 3 1.8 miles
- The Ropemaker 4 3.7 miles
- Portsmouth Marriott Hotel 4 2.5 miles
- Village Hotel Portsmouth 4 2.4 miles
- Florence House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant 4 5.9 miles
- Florence Suite Hotel & Restaurant 4 5.9 miles
- The Ship Leopard Hotel - No Children 3 5.3 miles
Schools in Purbrook
- Havant and South Downs College Further education
- Morelands Primary School Primary
- Purbrook Park School Secondary
- Riverside Community Special School Special
Local points of interest
- Forest of Bere Forest 2.7 miles
- Southwick House Estate 3.1 miles
- Langstone Harbour Harbour 3.5 miles
- Fratton Park Stadium 4.7 miles
- Southsea Marina Marina 4.8 miles
- Mary Rose Museum Museum 5.2 miles
- HMS Victory Museum 5.2 miles
- Royal Navy Museum Museum 5.3 miles
- HMS Warrior Museum 5.4 miles
- Gosport Premier Marina Marina 5.7 miles
- Chichester Harbour Harbour 6.8 miles
- Titchfield Abbey Historic site 8.5 miles