Hightown
Built-up area in New Forest, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 50.842, -1.761 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 16 04 |
| Dialling code: | 01425 (Ringwood) |
Hightown is a small hamlet on the edge of the New Forest in Hampshire, England. Nestled among heathland, ancient oak and beech wood, it has a distinctly rural feel with easy access to the common grazing and free‑roaming ponies, forest tracks and quiet lanes that draw walkers and birdwatchers.
Local life reflects long‑standing New Forest traditions such as commoning and small‑scale farming, while the economy is propped up by tourism, holiday lets and services for residents. Historically shaped by the royal forest system established after 1066, the community remains small and close‑knit, appealing to both lifelong locals and people seeking a peaceful rural base.
Postcode districts covering Hightown
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 16.8 miles27 km
- Bournemouth 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Poole 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Eastleigh 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Eastleigh Town 19.3 miles31 km
- Winchester 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Salisbury 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Christchurch 6.8 miles11 km
- Totton 12.3 miles19.9 km
- Totton and Eling 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Newport 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Newport and Carisbrooke 22.2 miles35.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Ringwood Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Hangersley Built-up area 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Ringwood South Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Burley Street Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Ringwood North & Ellingham Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Ellingham, Harbridge and Ibsley Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Burley Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East Ward 3 miles4.8 km
- St. Leonards & St. Ives Ward 3.3 miles5.2 km
- St. Leonards and St. Ives Parish 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Ashley Heath Built-up area 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Thorney Hill Built-up area 3.7 miles5.9 km
Example postcodes in Hightown
BH24 3DY, BH24 3EA, BH24 3DX, BH24 3RB, BH24 3DU, BH24 1QY, BH24 3HF, BH24 3HR, BH24 3RG … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 5.6 miles8.9 km
- Southampton Airport 19.2 miles30.8 km
- Hinton Admiral Station 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Christchurch Railway Station 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Ringwood Bus Station 1.4 miles2.2 km
Hotels near Hightown Ad
- The Bear of Burton 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Rhinefield House Hotel 4 6 miles9.6 km
- Captains Club Hotel 4 7.7 miles12.3 km
- The Kings Arms 4 7.5 miles12 km
- Cottage Lodge Hotel 8.2 miles13.3 km
- Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa - An Iconic Luxury Hotel 5 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Thatched Cottage Hotel 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Derby Manor 4 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Huntsman of Brockenhurst 8.3 miles13.4 km
- The Retreat New Forest 3 5.6 miles9.1 km
Local points of interest
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum Museum 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Hinton Admiral Estate 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Hinton House Estate 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Castle Malwood Estate 7.5 miles12 km
- Holy Cross Abbey (Stapehill, Dorset, England) Historic site 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Avon Beach Beach 7.9 miles12.7 km
- New Forest Forest 8 miles12.8 km
- Dean Court Stadium 8.1 miles13 km
- Christchurch Harbour Harbour 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Bournemouth International Centre Theatre 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Paultons Park Estate 11.2 miles18 km
- Crichel House Estate 11.3 miles18.1 km