Colden Common and Twyford
Ward in Winchester, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.01, -1.306 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 48 23 |
| Dialling code: | 01962 (Winchester) |
Colden Common is a compact village a few miles south of Winchester in Hampshire, largely residential but with a distinct village feel - local shops, pubs, a primary school and community facilities serve a mix of long‑standing families and commuters. It grew up from common land and sits close to chalk downland and the River Itchen, so walking, wildlife and river valleys are part of its appeal alongside modest small‑scale industry and local clubs.
Twyford is a smaller, more rural settlement nearby and is associated with Twyford Down, the chalk ridge that became nationally known during the protests over the M3 cutting in the 1990s; the downland and ancient field patterns give the area archaeological interest and good walking country. Both places are essentially commuter‑friendly yet retain agricultural links and active parish life, with easy access to Winchester and larger centres such as Southampton.
Postcode districts covering Colden Common and Twyford
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 7.4 miles
- Portsmouth 16.5 miles
- Basingstoke 19.7 miles
- Gosport 15.5 miles
- Waterlooville 15.2 miles
- Fareham 12.1 miles
- Eastleigh 2.6 miles
- Eastleigh Town 4.2 miles
- Winchester 3.8 miles
- Havant 17.4 miles
- Salisbury 22.1 miles
- Andover 16.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Twyford Built-up area 1 mile
- Colden Common Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Compton Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Otterbourne Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Owslebury Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Fisher's Pond Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Shawford Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Compton and Shawford Parish 2 miles
- Allbrook Parish 2.4 miles
- Eastleigh Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Bishopstoke Parish 2.9 miles
- Badger Farm Parish 3 miles
Example postcodes in Colden Common and Twyford
SO21 1JD, SO21 1NU, SO21 1NX, SO21 1QA, SO21 1TG, SO21 2BP, SO21 1SE, SO21 1RT, SO21 1SS … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 4.7 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 28.3 miles
- Shawford Railway Station 1.2 miles
- Eastleigh Railway Station 3.4 miles
- Winchester Bus Station 3.6 miles
Hotels near Colden Common and Twyford Ad
- Potters Heron Hotel 4 4.7 miles
- Kyoto Rooms Winchester 3.5 miles
- Holiday Inn Southampton-Eastleigh M3, Jct13 4 3.9 miles
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Winchester 4 3.6 miles
- Lainston House 5 5.7 miles
- Winchester Royal Hotel 4 3.7 miles
- The Winchester Hotel & Spa 4 4.1 miles
- No.4 Carlton Hotel 5 7.9 miles
- The Pig in the Wall - Southampton 8.8 miles
- Ennios Boutique Hotel 5 8.9 miles
Schools in Colden Common and Twyford
- Colden Common Primary School Primary
- Twyford School Independent - all ages
- Twyford St Mary's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Pitt Manor Estate 3 miles
- Roman wall Archaeological site 3.7 miles
- Hursley Park Estate 4.4 miles
- Silverlake Stadium Stadium 4.9 miles
- St Mary's Stadium Stadium 8.1 miles
- Broadlands Country house 8.4 miles
- West Quay Shopping centre 8.6 miles
- The Grange Country house 9 miles
- Netley Abbey Archaeological site 9.4 miles
- Hythe Marina Marina 10.3 miles
- Embley House Estate 10.3 miles
- Titchfield Abbey Historic site 11.1 miles