Ballard
Ward in New Forest, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 50.76, -1.669 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 23 95 |
| Dialling code: | 01590 (Lymington) |
Ballard is a rural ward on the edge of the New Forest in Hampshire, England, characterised by the familiar patchwork of heathland, ancient woodland and small-scale farmland you expect in the area. The landscape still bears the imprint of the Royal Forest - commoning traditions and roaming ponies are part of local life - and there are pockets of quiet lanes and hamlets rather than any large urban centre.
Locally the economy leans on agriculture, small businesses and tourism, with many residents commuting to nearby towns such as Bournemouth and Southampton. Community life tends to be village-centred, with active parish groups and an older, settled population; historic ties to forestries and commons give the ward a strong sense of local identity and continuity.
Postcode districts covering Ballard
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 16.2 miles
- Bournemouth 8.3 miles
- Poole 13.1 miles
- Gosport 22.8 miles
- Fareham 22 miles
- Eastleigh 20.9 miles
- Eastleigh Town 19.3 miles
- Salisbury 22.6 miles
- Christchurch 3.6 miles
- Totton 13.1 miles
- Totton and Eling 13.2 miles
- Ryde 22.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- New Milton Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Milton Ward 0.7 miles
- Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill Ward 0.7 miles
- Bashley Built-up area 1 mile
- Barton on Sea Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Barton & Becton Ward 1.4 miles
- Ashley Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Highcliffe & Walkford Ward 2 miles
- Tiptoe Built-up area 2 miles
- Highcliffe and Walkford Parish 2.2 miles
- Hordle Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Milford & Hordle Ward 3 miles
Example postcodes in Ballard
BH25 5UW, BH25 5NA, BH25 5JF, BH25 5JP, BH25 5JY, BH25 5GD, BH25 5JB, BH25 5LL, BH25 5GF … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 7.7 miles
- Southampton Airport 18.9 miles
- New Milton Railway Station 0.5 miles
- Hinton Admiral Station 2 miles
- Ringwood Bus Station 8.1 miles
Hotels near Ballard Ad
- Chewton Glen Hotel 5 1.1 miles
- Pebble Beach 5 1.7 miles
- The Cliff House Hotel 1.6 miles
- South Lawn Hotel 3 3.8 miles
- Watersedge Guest House 3 1.5 miles
- The Burley Inn 4.8 miles
- Premier Inn Christchurch / Highcliffe 3 1.9 miles
- Harbour Hotel & Spa Christchurch 4 4 miles
- Premier Inn Lymington 3 2.3 miles
- The Beach House 3 4 miles
Schools in Ballard
- Ballard School Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Hinton House Estate 0.9 miles
- Hinton Admiral Estate 1.5 miles
- Avon Beach Beach 3.6 miles
- Christchurch Harbour Harbour 4.5 miles
- Lymington Yacht Haven Harbour 6.1 miles
- Dean Court Stadium 7.6 miles
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum Museum 7.7 miles
- New Forest Forest 8.3 miles
- Bournemouth International Centre Theatre 9.7 miles
- Castle Malwood Estate 9.9 miles
- Holy Cross Abbey (Stapehill, Dorset, England) Historic site 11.6 miles
- Exbury House Estate 12.1 miles