Colden Common
Parish in Winchester, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 50.994, -1.31 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 48 21 |
| Population: | 3,419 |
Colden Common is a pleasant village and civil parish in the district of Winchester, Hampshire, in southern England, lying just south of the city and within easy reach of Southampton and Eastleigh. The settlement grew up around an area of common land and retains a semi-rural feel, with patches of woodland and chalk downland nearby and the valley of the River Itchen and South Downs not far away.
Historically rooted in agriculture, the village expanded through the 19th and 20th centuries and is now largely residential with a mix of local shops, pubs, a primary school and active sports and community clubs; many residents commute to nearby towns for work while enjoying a strong local community atmosphere and occasional village events. Its combination of green spaces and good transport links makes it a popular spot for families and those seeking a quieter base close to urban centres.
Postcode districts covering Colden Common
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 6.4 miles
- Portsmouth 15.7 miles
- Basingstoke 20.7 miles
- Gosport 14.6 miles
- Waterlooville 14.7 miles
- Fareham 11.2 miles
- Eastleigh 1.6 miles
- Eastleigh Town 3.2 miles
- Winchester 4.9 miles
- Havant 16.9 miles
- Salisbury 22.1 miles
- Andover 16.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Colden Common Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Colden Common and Twyford Ward 1.1 miles
- Fisher's Pond Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Eastleigh Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Otterbourne Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Bishopstoke Parish 1.8 miles
- Allbrook Parish 1.8 miles
- Twyford Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Owslebury Built-up area 2 miles
- Compton Built-up area 2 miles
- Eastleigh North Ward 2.2 miles
- Boyatt Wood Parish 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Colden Common
SO21 1UR, SO21 1SR, SO21 1SH, SO21 1TS, SO21 1TQ, SO21 1XB, SO21 1UU, SO21 1NG, SO21 1RZ … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 3.7 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 27.5 miles
- Shawford Railway Station 2.1 miles
- Eastleigh Railway Station 2.4 miles
- Winchester Bus Station 4.7 miles
Hotels near Colden Common Ad
- Village Hotel Southampton Eastleigh 4 4.1 miles
- Marwell Hotel 3 1.3 miles
- Holiday Inn Southampton Eastleigh 4 3 miles
- Host & Stay | Combpyne 2 miles
- Travelodge Eastleigh Central 3 2.4 miles
- The Winchester Hotel and Spa 4 5.2 miles
- Ellington Lodge at The Concorde 3 3.8 miles
- Winchester Royal Hotel 3 4.8 miles
- Wykeham Arms 4 4.4 miles
- Premier Inn Southampton - Eastleigh 3 3.1 miles
Schools in Colden Common
- Colden Common Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Silverlake Stadium Stadium 3.9 miles
- Pitt Manor Estate 4 miles
- Hursley Park Estate 4.7 miles
- Roman wall Archaeological site 4.8 miles
- St Mary's Stadium Stadium 7.1 miles
- West Quay Shopping centre 7.5 miles
- Broadlands Country house 8.1 miles
- Netley Abbey Archaeological site 8.3 miles
- Hythe Marina Marina 9.2 miles
- Embley House Estate 9.9 miles
- The Grange Country house 10 miles
- Titchfield Abbey Historic site 10.1 miles