Dibden & Dibden Purlieu
Ward in New Forest, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 50.866, -1.423 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 40 07 |
| Dialling code: | 0238 (Southampton) |
Dibden and Dibden Purlieu sit on the eastern edge of the New Forest in Hampshire, overlooking salt marshes and Southampton Water. The ward combines a small historic village feel with post‑war suburban growth: low wooded hills and heath give way to marshes and estuary views across to Fawley and the Isle of Wight, making it handy for walkers and birdwatchers as well as commuters.
The name "Purlieu" hints at its past as land once outside strict forest law, and much of the modern settlement grew in the 20th century. Locally the economy and employment are shaped by proximity to the port and industrial sites around Southampton and Fawley, while community life centres on schools, small shops and village halls, with a mix of long‑standing residents and younger families who value easy access to both the National Park and coastal amenities.
Postcode districts covering Dibden & Dibden Purlieu
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 3.9 miles
- Portsmouth 15.3 miles
- Bournemouth 20.8 miles
- Gosport 12.5 miles
- Waterlooville 17.1 miles
- Fareham 10.4 miles
- Eastleigh 8.6 miles
- Eastleigh Town 7.1 miles
- Winchester 14.4 miles
- Havant 19.1 miles
- Salisbury 22 miles
- Christchurch 16.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Hythe and Dibden Parish 0.4 miles
- Hythe and Dibden Purlieu Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Hythe Central Ward 0.9 miles
- Hythe South Ward 1.2 miles
- Frostlane Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Denny Lodge Parish 2.1 miles
- Marchwood Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Bargate Ward 2.4 miles
- Marchwood & Eling Ward 2.6 miles
- Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield Ward 3 miles
- Woolston Ward 3 miles
- Holbury Built-up area 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu
SO40 4WW, SO45 4AY, SO45 4JJ, SO45 4PN, SO45 5SS, SO45 4QL, SO45 4SB, SO45 4PL, SO45 4RS … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 6.5 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 19.2 miles
- Hythe Pier Land Station 1.1 miles
- Hythe Pier 1.4 miles
Hotels near Dibden & Dibden Purlieu Ad
- Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa 5 2.6 miles
- The Pilgrim Inn 3 1.8 miles
- Moxy Southampton 3 2.6 miles
- The White Star Tavern 3 2.5 miles
- The Grapes 2.5 miles
- Leonardo Hotel Southampton Grand Harbour 4 2.4 miles
- Leonardo Hotel Southampton 4 3.2 miles
- voco Southampton 4 2.4 miles
- THE PIG in the Wall - Southampton 2.4 miles
- Premier Inn Southampton City Centre 3 2.6 miles
Schools in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu
- Applemore College Secondary
- Noadswood School Secondary
- Oak Lodge School Special
- Orchard Infant School Primary
- Orchard Junior School Primary
- Wildground Infant School Primary
- Wildground Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hythe Marina Marina 1.1 miles
- West Quay Shopping centre 2.7 miles
- Cadland House Estate 2.9 miles
- Netley Abbey Archaeological site 3 miles
- St Mary's Stadium Stadium 3.1 miles
- Exbury House Estate 4.7 miles
- Calshot Beach Beach 6.1 miles
- Silverlake Stadium Stadium 6.4 miles
- New Forest Forest 7 miles
- Paultons Park Estate 7.2 miles
- Titchfield Abbey Historic site 8.4 miles
- Embley House Estate 8.4 miles