Kings Worthy
Parish in Winchester, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.1, -1.306 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 48 33 |
| Population: | 4,388 |
| Dialling code: | 01962 (Winchester) |
Kings Worthy is a village and civil parish on the northern edge of Winchester in Hampshire, sitting close to the chalk downland and water meadows of the River Itchen. Its setting gives easy access to countryside walks and national footpaths, while being a short commute into the cathedral city and regional road links, so the parish feels both semi-rural and well connected.
The settlement has medieval roots - the "Worthy" element of the name comes from Old English - and today mixes historic cottages and listed buildings with post-war and modern housing. Community life is lively for a village of its size, centred on a primary school, village hall and sports pitches, with active local clubs and parish council initiatives; economically many residents commute to nearby towns, while local shops and small businesses serve day-to-day needs.
Postcode districts covering Kings Worthy
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 13.1 miles
- Portsmouth 21.8 miles
- Basingstoke 14.5 miles
- Gosport 21.3 miles
- Waterlooville 19.6 miles
- Fareham 17.9 miles
- Eastleigh 8.6 miles
- Eastleigh Town 10 miles
- Winchester 2.5 miles
- Havant 21.7 miles
- Salisbury 21.6 miles
- Andover 11 miles
Neighbouring places
- Kings Worthy Built-up area 0.2 miles
- The Worthys Ward 0.5 miles
- Headbourne Worthy Parish 1 mile
- Littleton and Harestock Parish 1.7 miles
- Easton Built-up area 1.9 miles
- South Wonston Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Wonston and Micheldever Ward 1.9 miles
- Littleton Built-up area 2 miles
- St. Barnabas Ward 2 miles
- St. Bartholomew Ward 2.1 miles
- Itchen Valley Parish 2.4 miles
- Winchester Built-up area 2.5 miles
Example postcodes in Kings Worthy
SO23 7NU, SO23 7TP, SO23 7NE, SO23 7QQ, SO23 7LL, SO23 7LU, SO23 7XP, SO23 7TL, SO23 7TG … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 10.6 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 32.2 miles
- Winchester Railway Station 2.4 miles
- Shawford Railway Station 5.5 miles
- Winchester Bus Station 2.7 miles
Hotels near Kings Worthy Ad
- Lainston House 5 3 miles
- Kyoto Rooms Winchester 2.7 miles
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Winchester 4 2.7 miles
- The Winchester Hotel & Spa 4 2.2 miles
- Winchester Royal Hotel 4 2.5 miles
- Potters Heron Hotel 4 8 miles
- The Swan Hotel, Alresford 3 6.3 miles
- The Greyhound on the Test Hotel 4 8.3 miles
- Days Inn Sutton Scotney South 3 4.2 miles
- Norton Park Hotel, Spa & Manor House 4 4.7 miles
Schools in Kings Worthy
- Kings Worthy Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Roman wall Archaeological site 2.6 miles
- Pitt Manor Estate 3.7 miles
- The Grange Country house 4.9 miles
- Hursley Park Estate 6.2 miles
- Silverlake Stadium Stadium 10.6 miles
- Oakley Hall Estate 11.3 miles
- Broadlands Country house 11.3 miles
- Ramridge House Estate 13.3 miles
- Embley House Estate 13.5 miles
- Norman Court Estate 13.7 miles
- St Mary's Stadium Stadium 13.9 miles
- Milestones Museum 14.2 miles