Built-up area in Test Valley, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 50.967, -1.582 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 29 18 |
| Population: | 2,929 |
| Dialling code: | 01794 (Romsey) |
West Wellow is a small village in Test Valley, Hampshire, England, sitting on the northern edge of the New Forest. It lies a few miles east of Romsey and roughly ten miles north of Southampton, and the surrounding landscape of chalk downland, farmland and pockets of woodland gives it a distinctly rural, semi‑protected feel.
The village has historic roots in agriculture and still shows period cottages, narrow lanes and a village green; local life is centred on a parish community, the village hall and a pub, while equestrian activity, small farms and commuter households all contribute to the economy. Its quiet lanes and proximity to the New Forest make it popular with walkers and nature lovers, and a steady interest in conservation and local events helps keep community life active.