Knowle
Built-up area in Winchester, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 50.881, -1.204 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 56 09 |
| Dialling code: | 01329 (Fareham) |
Knowle is a residential suburb on the edge of Winchester in Hampshire, England, lying within easy reach of the compact historic city centre and the rolling countryside of the South Downs National Park. The neighbourhood is largely made up of mid‑20th century and later housing with pockets of older cottages, local shops and green spaces that give it a village‑like feel despite its proximity to the cathedral city.
Socially and economically Knowle functions as a largely family‑oriented commuter area, with many residents working locally in retail, education and public services or travelling to nearby towns. Community life is focused around schools, sports clubs and a community hall, and its convenience to landmarks such as Winchester Cathedral and the city’s cultural amenities makes it attractive to those seeking quieter suburban living close to a historic centre.
Postcode districts covering Knowle
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Portsmouth 6.9 miles11 km
- Gosport 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Waterlooville 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Bognor Regis 24.2 miles39 km
- Fareham 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Eastleigh 8.7 miles14 km
- Eastleigh Town 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Winchester 13.6 miles22 km
- Havant 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Totton 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Totton and Eling 13.1 miles21 km
Neighbouring places
- Uplands & Funtley Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Fareham Park Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Wickham Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Whiteley and Shedfield Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Avenue Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Whiteley Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Wallington & Downend Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Fareham Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Shedfield Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- North Boarhunt Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Fareham Town Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Curbridge Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in Knowle
PO17 5FQ, PO17 5QF, PO17 5LJ, PO17 5NR, PO17 5DZ, PO17 5DS, PO17 5FD, PO17 5GA, PO17 5FB … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Bournemouth Airport 28.7 miles46.3 km
- Fareham Railway Station 2 miles3.2 km
- Swanwick Railway Station 2.7 miles4.4 km
Hotels near Knowle Ad
- Lysses House Hotel 3 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Lodge at Solent 3 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Riverside House 5 miles8.1 km
- Solent Hotel and Spa 4 2 miles3.3 km
- Ye Spotted Dogge 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Red Lion Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Holiday Inn Fareham - Solent 2.4 miles3.9 km
- New Place 4 2.6 miles4.3 km
- The Pig in the Wall - Southampton 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Ennios Boutique Hotel 5 8.8 miles14.2 km
Local points of interest
- Titchfield Abbey Historic site 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Southwick House Estate 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Calshot Beach Beach 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Netley Abbey Archaeological site 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Gosport Premier Marina Marina 6.8 miles11 km
- Mary Rose Museum Museum 6.8 miles11 km
- HMS Victory Museum 6.8 miles11 km
- Royal Navy Museum Museum 6.9 miles11.1 km
- HMS Warrior Museum 7 miles11.3 km
- Forest of Bere Forest 7.5 miles12.1 km
- St Mary's Stadium Stadium 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Fratton Park Stadium 8.5 miles13.6 km