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 miles26 km
- Portsmouth 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Gosport 6.2 miles10 km
- Waterlooville 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Bognor Regis 16.9 miles27.1 km
- Littlehampton 22.2 miles35.6 km
- Fareham 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Eastleigh 15.1 miles24.4 km
- Eastleigh Town 15.7 miles25.2 km
- Winchester 18.7 miles30 km
- Havant 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Totton 20.9 miles33.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Stakes Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Waterlooville Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Drayton and Farlington Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Newlands Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Bedhampton Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Waterloo Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Leigh Park Hermitage Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Cosham Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Havant Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Cowplain Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Furzeley Corner Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Southwick and Widley Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in Purbrook
PO6 1BW, PO7 5EH, PO7 5LB, PO7 5EL, PO7 5DP, PO7 5DA, PO7 5QB, PO7 5QL, PO7 5EY … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Bournemouth Airport 35.6 miles57.3 km
- Bedhampton Railway Station 1.8 miles3 km
- Cosham Railway Station 1.9 miles3 km
Hotels near Purbrook Ad
- Ye Spotted Dogge 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Rooms@73 1.2 miles1.9 km
- The Red Lion by Innkeeper's Collection 4 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - North 3 1.8 miles2.8 km
- The Ropemaker 4 3.7 miles6 km
- Portsmouth Marriott Hotel 4 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Village Hotel Portsmouth 4 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Esk Vale Guest House 3 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Florence House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant 4 5.9 miles9.5 km
- The Ship Leopard Hotel - No Children 3 5.3 miles8.6 km
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 miles4.3 km
- Southwick House Estate 3.1 miles5 km
- Langstone Harbour Harbour 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Fratton Park Stadium 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Southsea Marina Marina 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Mary Rose Museum Museum 5.2 miles8.3 km
- HMS Victory Museum 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Royal Navy Museum Museum 5.3 miles8.5 km
- HMS Warrior Museum 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Gosport Premier Marina Marina 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Chichester Harbour Harbour 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Titchfield Abbey Historic site 8.5 miles13.6 km