Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield
Ward in New Forest, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 50.831, -1.382 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 43 03 |
| Dialling code: | 0238 (Southampton) |
The Hardley, Holbury and North Blackfield area sits on the eastern edge of the New Forest district in Hampshire, England, straddling a mix of heathland, woodland and coastal lowland close to the Solent and Southampton Water. It includes wetland pockets and reclaimed marshes that support notable birdlife and give a more rural feel despite being within easy reach of larger urban centres such as Southampton and Portsmouth.
Historically the settlements grew from farming communities and later expanded with ties to nearby maritime and refinery industries, so the local economy blends commuting, light industry and service trades; you’ll find small shops, community halls and sports clubs anchoring village life. The area retains a strong local identity, with a mix of long‑standing residents and newer commuters drawn by coastal walking, sailing and proximity to employment around Fawley and the Solent ports.
Postcode districts covering Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 6.1 miles
- Portsmouth 13.2 miles
- Bournemouth 21.7 miles
- Gosport 10.2 miles
- Waterlooville 15.6 miles
- Fareham 8.7 miles
- Eastleigh 10.3 miles
- Eastleigh Town 8.9 miles
- Winchester 16.3 miles
- Havant 17.4 miles
- Salisbury 24.9 miles
- Christchurch 17 miles
Neighbouring places
- Holbury Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Fawley Parish 1.2 miles
- Blackfield and Langley Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley Ward 1.3 miles
- Frostlane Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Hythe South Ward 1.9 miles
- Hythe and Dibden Purlieu Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Exbury and Lepe Parish 2.5 miles
- Hythe Central Ward 2.6 miles
- Beaulieu Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Hythe and Dibden Parish 2.7 miles
- Dibden & Dibden Purlieu Ward 3 miles
Example postcodes in Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield
SO45 2GB, SO45 2GS, SO45 2FB, SO45 2NP, SO45 2QF, SO45 2LB, SO45 2LP, SO45 2LH, SO45 2FH … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 8.3 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 20.4 miles
- Hythe Pier Land Station 2.8 miles
- Hythe Pier 3 miles
Hotels near Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield Ad
- Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa 5 4.5 miles
- The Master Builders Hotel 3 2.9 miles
- Moxy Southampton 3 5 miles
- The White Star Tavern 3 4.7 miles
- The Pilgrim Inn 3 4.7 miles
- The Grapes 4.7 miles
- The Maples 2.7 miles
- Bell Tent Glamping 2 3.1 miles
- The Montagu Arms 4 3.1 miles
- Leonardo Hotel Southampton 4 5.5 miles
Schools in Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield
- Cadland Primary School Primary
- Lift New Forest Secondary
- Manor C of E Infant School Primary
Local points of interest
- Cadland House Estate 0.1 miles
- Exbury House Estate 2.3 miles
- Hythe Marina Marina 3.1 miles
- Calshot Beach Beach 3.3 miles
- Netley Abbey Archaeological site 3.4 miles
- West Quay Shopping centre 5.1 miles
- St Mary's Stadium Stadium 5.2 miles
- Titchfield Abbey Historic site 6.8 miles
- Osborne House Historic site 7.4 miles
- Silverlake Stadium Stadium 8.4 miles
- Lymington Yacht Haven Harbour 8.5 miles
- New Forest Forest 9.1 miles