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 miles26.1 km
- Bournemouth 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Poole 13.1 miles21.2 km
- Gosport 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Fareham 22 miles35.4 km
- Eastleigh 20.9 miles33.7 km
- Eastleigh Town 19.3 miles31 km
- Salisbury 22.6 miles36.3 km
- Christchurch 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Totton 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Totton and Eling 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Ryde 22.3 miles35.9 km
Neighbouring places
- New Milton Built-up area 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Milton Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Bashley Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Barton on Sea Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Barton & Becton Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Ashley Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Highcliffe & Walkford Ward 2 miles3.1 km
- Tiptoe Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Highcliffe and Walkford Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Hordle Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Milford & Hordle Ward 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Ballard
BH25 5LJ, BH25 5XD, BH25 5UT, BH25 5UE, BH25 5XL, BH25 5GA, BH25 5GD, BH25 5NL, BH25 5JY … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Southampton Airport 18.9 miles30.4 km
- New Milton Railway Station 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Hinton Admiral Station 2 miles3.3 km
- Ringwood Bus Station 8.1 miles13 km
Hotels near Ballard Ad
- Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa - An Iconic Luxury Hotel 5 1.1 miles1.8 km
- The Bear of Burton 4.1 miles6.6 km
- South Lawn Hotel 4 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Captains Club Hotel 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
- The Retreat New Forest 3 1.4 miles2.3 km
- The Kings Arms 4 5 miles8 km
- Cottage Lodge Hotel 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Thatched Cottage Hotel 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Monkey Brewhouse 5.1 miles8.2 km
- The Manor at Sway 4 3.1 miles5 km
Schools in Ballard
- Ballard School Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Hinton House Estate 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Hinton Admiral Estate 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Avon Beach Beach 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Christchurch Harbour Harbour 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Lymington Yacht Haven Harbour 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Dean Court Stadium 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum Museum 7.7 miles12.4 km
- New Forest Forest 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Bournemouth International Centre Theatre 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Castle Malwood Estate 9.9 miles16 km
- Holy Cross Abbey (Stapehill, Dorset, England) Historic site 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Exbury House Estate 12.1 miles19.4 km