Havenstreet and Ashey
Parish in Isle of Wight, England
| Coordinates: | 50.704, -1.206 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 56 89 |
| Population: | 432 |
| Dialling code: | 01983 (Isle of Wight) |
The civil parish centred on Havenstreet and Ashey sits on the undulating countryside of the north‑eastern Isle of Wight, with Ashey Down giving patches of chalk downland, woodlands and farmland and long, open views towards the Solent and nearby coastal towns. It is a predominantly rural area a short drive from Ryde, with quiet lanes, scattered cottages and the sort of landscape that makes it popular for walking and small‑scale agriculture.
Culturally and economically the parish mixes village life with tourism: Havenstreet is best known for the Isle of Wight Steam Railway and its museum, which draws visitors and supports local businesses, while Ashey shares a strong community feel with village events, a parish council and historic farmsteads reflecting the area’s agricultural past. The result is a peaceful, close‑knit place where heritage and countryside recreation play an important role in daily life.
Postcode districts covering Havenstreet and Ashey
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 17.1 miles
- Portsmouth 9.6 miles
- Gosport 7.6 miles
- Waterlooville 14 miles
- Bognor Regis 24.2 miles
- Fareham 10.3 miles
- Eastleigh 19.6 miles
- Eastleigh Town 18.9 miles
- Havant 14.4 miles
- Christchurch 23.8 miles
- Totton 19.9 miles
- Totton and Eling 19.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Havenstreet Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Binstead & Fishbourne Ward 1.6 miles
- Fishbourne Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Haylands & Swanmore Ward 1.8 miles
- Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey Ward 1.9 miles
- Wootton Built-up area 2 miles
- Ryde West Ward 2 miles
- Wootton Bridge Parish 2.1 miles
- Ryde Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Ryde South East Ward 2.5 miles
- Arreton Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Ryde Monktonmead Ward 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Havenstreet and Ashey
PO33 3FG, PO30 2JQ, PO33 4BZ, PO33 4DH, PO33 4DT, PO33 4AL, PO33 4BX, PO33 4DQ, PO33 4DL … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 18.2 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 28.3 miles
- Smallbrook Junction Rail Station 2.3 miles
- Ryde St John's Road Railway Station 2.6 miles
Hotels near Havenstreet and Ashey Ad
- Haven Hall 5 4.9 miles
- Hambledon Hotel 5.3 miles
- Hewitt's Restaurant & Rooms 3 4 miles
- The Seaview Hotel 4.3 miles
- One Holyrood Hotel 4 3.9 miles
- The Marine 2.8 miles
- St Helens Coastal Resort 4 4 miles
- Villa Rothsay Hotel 4 6.2 miles
- Ye Spotted Dogge 7.6 miles
- The Birdham at Bembridge 4 5.5 miles
Local points of interest
- Quarr Abbey Historic site 1.9 miles
- Brading Roman Villa Historic site 3.2 miles
- Eight Acre Copse Forest 3.5 miles
- Carlisle Fort (Historical) Historic site 3.9 miles
- Osborne House Historic site 4.3 miles
- Bembridge Harbour Harbour 4.8 miles
- Bembridge Beach Beach 5.5 miles
- Gosport Premier Marina Marina 7.5 miles
- Northcourt Country house 7.7 miles
- Ventnor Beach Beach 7.7 miles
- HMS Warrior Museum 7.8 miles
- Royal Navy Museum Museum 7.9 miles