Hythe and Dibden Purlieu
Built-up area in New Forest, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 50.861, -1.411 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 41 06 |
| Population: | 20,201 |
| Dialling code: | 0238 (Southampton) |
Hythe and Dibden Purlieu sit on the western shore of Southampton Water at the edge of the New Forest in Hampshire, England. Hythe is a compact waterside settlement known for its historic pier with a narrow‑gauge pier railway and the ferry link across to Southampton, while the surrounding salt marshes and forest heath make the area popular for walking, birdwatching and sailing.
Dibden Purlieu takes its name from "purlieu", land once on the fringes of forest law, and developed largely as housing for 20th‑century workers; today it has a straightforward village feel with local shops, clubs and schools. The local economy is shaped by maritime and port activities - notably the nearby Port of Southampton and the Fawley refinery - but many residents commute to Southampton, and the proximity to the New Forest gives a strong outdoor and community character.
Postcode districts covering Hythe and Dibden Purlieu
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 4.1 miles
- Portsmouth 14.7 miles
- Bournemouth 21.1 miles
- Gosport 11.9 miles
- Waterlooville 16.6 miles
- Fareham 9.8 miles
- Eastleigh 8.7 miles
- Eastleigh Town 7.2 miles
- Winchester 14.6 miles
- Havant 18.5 miles
- Salisbury 22.6 miles
- Christchurch 16.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Hythe and Dibden Parish 0.3 miles
- Hythe Central Ward 0.5 miles
- Hythe South Ward 0.6 miles
- Dibden & Dibden Purlieu Ward 0.6 miles
- Frostlane Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield Ward 2.4 miles
- Holbury Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Denny Lodge Parish 2.6 miles
- Bargate Ward 2.6 miles
- Marchwood Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Woolston Ward 2.8 miles
- Netley Built-up area 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Hythe and Dibden Purlieu
SO45 5DY, SO45 4AH, SO45 6ZB, SO45 5XE, SO45 5QR, SO45 5FQ, SO45 4SE, SO45 9BQ, SO45 5EF … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 6.6 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 19.6 miles
- Hythe Pier Land Station 0.9 miles
- Hythe Pier 1.2 miles
Hotels near Hythe and Dibden Purlieu Ad
- Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa 5 2.7 miles
- The Pilgrim Inn 3 2.4 miles
- Moxy Southampton 3 2.8 miles
- The White Star Tavern 3 2.7 miles
- The Grapes 2.6 miles
- The Maples 0.8 miles
- Leonardo Hotel Southampton Grand Harbour 4 2.7 miles
- Leonardo Hotel Southampton 4 3.5 miles
- THE PIG in the Wall - Southampton 2.7 miles
- voco Southampton 4 2.7 miles
Schools in Hythe and Dibden Purlieu
- Applemore College Secondary
- Hythe Primary School Primary
- Noadswood School Secondary
- Oak Lodge School Special
- Orchard Infant School Primary
- Orchard Junior School Primary
- Waterside Primary School Primary
- Wildground Infant School Primary
- Wildground Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hythe Marina Marina 1 mile
- Cadland House Estate 2.3 miles
- Netley Abbey Archaeological site 2.7 miles
- West Quay Shopping centre 3 miles
- St Mary's Stadium Stadium 3.2 miles
- Exbury House Estate 4.2 miles
- Calshot Beach Beach 5.5 miles
- Silverlake Stadium Stadium 6.6 miles
- New Forest Forest 7.5 miles
- Titchfield Abbey Historic site 7.8 miles
- Paultons Park Estate 7.9 miles
- Embley House Estate 9 miles