Shirrell Heath
Built-up area in Winchester, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 50.924, -1.187 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 57 14 |
| Dialling code: | 01489 (Bishops Waltham) |
Shirrell Heath is a small village in the district of Winchester, in Hampshire, England, tucked into a rural area of farmland and remnants of heathland just outside larger local centres. It sits close to Bishop's Waltham and Swanmore and feels typical of south Hampshire settlements, with low-density housing, lanes and a village hall or recreation space that act as local focal points.
Historically the name reflects the heathland character of the place and the village has evolved from agricultural roots into a largely residential community whose residents often commute to nearby towns and cities. The social life is driven by community groups and occasional local events rather than major commerce, and the surrounding countryside makes it appealing for walkers and those seeking a quieter base within reach of urban amenities.
Postcode districts covering Shirrell Heath
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Portsmouth 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Basingstoke 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Gosport 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Waterlooville 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Bognor Regis 24.5 miles39.3 km
- Fareham 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Eastleigh 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Eastleigh Town 8 miles12.9 km
- Winchester 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Havant 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Andover 23.9 miles38.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Waltham Chase Built-up area 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Shedfield Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Swanmore Built-up area 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Wickham Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Soberton Heath Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Whiteley and Shedfield Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Curdridge Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- North Boarhunt Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Bishop's Waltham Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Soberton Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Central Meon Valley Ward 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Curbridge Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Shirrell Heath
SO32 2JL, SO32 2JY, SO32 2JU, SO32 2NR, SO32 2JN, SO32 2HU, SO32 2JR, SO32 2JX, SO32 2HT … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Bournemouth Airport 30.3 miles48.7 km
- Botley Railway Station 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Hedge End Railway Station 4.8 miles7.7 km
Hotels near Shirrell Heath Ad
- New Place 4 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Lodge at Solent 3 4.3 miles7 km
- Riverside House 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Lysses House Hotel 3 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Solent Hotel and Spa 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Ye Spotted Dogge 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl 4 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Red Lion Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 5 miles8 km
- The Pig in the Wall - Southampton 9.7 miles15.7 km
- No.4 Carlton Hotel 5 9.5 miles15.2 km
Local points of interest
- Southwick House Estate 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Titchfield Abbey Historic site 5 miles8.1 km
- Forest of Bere Forest 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Netley Abbey Archaeological site 8.1 miles13 km
- Silverlake Stadium Stadium 8.3 miles13.4 km
- St Mary's Stadium Stadium 9 miles14.5 km
- Mary Rose Museum Museum 9.1 miles14.6 km
- HMS Victory Museum 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Royal Navy Museum Museum 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Gosport Premier Marina Marina 9.2 miles14.7 km
- HMS Warrior Museum 9.3 miles15 km
- Calshot Beach Beach 9.4 miles15.2 km