| Coordinates: | 50.778, -1.602 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SZ 28 97 |
| Population: | 2,421 |
| Dialling code: | 01590 (Lymington) |
Sway sits on the western edge of the New Forest in Hampshire, England, a village set amid heathland, pinewoods and small agricultural holdings. Its elevated gravel ridge location and the late‑19th‑century folly Sway Tower give the area distinctive views and a striking landmark; the surrounding landscape offers popular walking, cycling and equestrian routes typical of the New Forest environment.
Locally the community feels characterfully rural but well connected: there are village shops, a pub, a primary school and Sway railway station, which makes commuting to larger towns feasible. The economy leans on a mix of small businesses, tourism and agriculture, while conservation, village events and an active social life keep a strong sense of local identity between long‑standing families and newer residents.
Postcode districts covering Sway
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Portsmouth 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Bournemouth 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Poole 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Gosport 19.8 miles31.8 km
- Fareham 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Eastleigh 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Eastleigh Town 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Winchester 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Salisbury 22.4 miles36 km
- Christchurch 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Totton 10.6 miles17.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Sway Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Mount Pleasant Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Tiptoe Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Hordle Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Ashley Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Milford & Hordle Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Sandy Down Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Everton Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Boldre Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Pennington Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Lymington Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Bashley Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in Sway
SO41 6GA, SO41 6DR, SO41 6EW, SO41 6EE, SO41 6DP, SO41 6DD, SO41 6EF, SO41 8LT, SO41 8LL … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Southampton Airport 16 miles25.8 km
- Sway Railway Station 0.6 miles0.9 km
- New Milton Railway Station 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Ringwood Bus Station 9.6 miles15.4 km
Hotels near Sway Ad
- Cottage Lodge Hotel 3 miles4.8 km
- Thatched Cottage Hotel 3.1 miles5 km
- Monkey Brewhouse 2.3 miles3.7 km
- The Manor at Sway 4 0.5 miles0.8 km
- South Lawn Hotel 4 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa - An Iconic Luxury Hotel 5 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Huntsman of Brockenhurst 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Forest Park Country Hotel & Inn, Brockenhurst, New Forest 4 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Rhinefield House Hotel 4 3.8 miles6.2 km
- The Beach House 3 3.7 miles6 km
Schools in Sway
- St Luke's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Lymington Yacht Haven Harbour 3.7 miles6 km
- Hinton House Estate 4 miles6.5 km
- Hinton Admiral Estate 4.7 miles7.5 km
- New Forest Forest 6.2 miles10 km
- Avon Beach Beach 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Christchurch Harbour Harbour 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Castle Malwood Estate 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Exbury House Estate 9 miles14.4 km
- Cadland House Estate 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum Museum 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Dean Court Stadium 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Paultons Park Estate 11 miles17.7 km