Newchurch
Parish in Isle of Wight, England
| Coordinates: | 50.655, -1.202 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 56 84 |
| Population: | 380 |
| Dialling code: | 01983 (Isle of Wight) |
Located on the central southern part of the Isle of Wight, the village and parish of Newchurch sits a short distance inland from the island’s south‑east coast, within easy reach of the seaside towns of Sandown, Shanklin and Ventnor and a short drive from Newport. The landscape mixes rolling downland, farmland and small pockets of woodland, making it popular with walkers and cyclists who use the network of public footpaths across the island’s central ridge.
Historically centred on a medieval church that gave the place its name, Newchurch retains a strong rural community feel with a village hall, local pubs and small farms; the local economy leans on agriculture, tourism and commuting to the larger island towns. It’s noticeably quieter than the busy coastal resorts yet benefits from their amenities, offering a blend of island tradition and countryside living.
Postcode districts covering Newchurch
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 20.2 miles
- Portsmouth 12.5 miles
- Gosport 10.8 miles
- Waterlooville 16.9 miles
- Fareham 13.7 miles
- Eastleigh 23 miles
- Eastleigh Town 22.2 miles
- Havant 17 miles
- Christchurch 24.6 miles
- Totton 22.6 miles
- Totton and Eling 22.3 miles
- Chichester 22.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Winford Built-up area 0.2 miles
- Apse Heath Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Newchurch Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Alverstone Garden Village Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Hale Common Built-up area 1 mile
- Lake South Ward 1.3 miles
- Lake Parish 1.3 miles
- Sandown Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Lake North Ward 1.5 miles
- Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey Ward 1.5 miles
- Shanklin Central Ward 1.6 miles
- Shanklin Built-up area 1.7 miles
Example postcodes in Newchurch
PO38 3AQ, PO36 0HB, PO36 0HR, PO36 0NJ, PO36 0NR, PO36 0NN, PO36 0JT, PO36 0LN, PO36 0JH … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 21.5 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 29.3 miles
- Lake Railway Station 1.7 miles
- Shanklin Railway Station 1.7 miles
Hotels near Newchurch Ad
- Medehamstede 2.1 miles
- The Q Hotel 2.1 miles
- Luccombe Manor Country House Hotel 3 2.4 miles
- The Clifton Guest Accommodation 4 2.2 miles
- Premier Inn Isle Of Wight Sandown 3 1.1 miles
- Mayfair Hotel 2 miles
- Haven Hall Hotel 5 1.6 miles
- The Havelock 4 2.2 miles
- Royal Pier 2 miles
- The Fig Tree Shanklin 2.1 miles
Schools in Newchurch
- Newchurch Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Carlisle Fort (Historical) Historic site 2.3 miles
- Brading Roman Villa Historic site 2.5 miles
- Ventnor Beach Beach 4.3 miles
- Eight Acre Copse Forest 4.6 miles
- Bembridge Harbour Harbour 4.9 miles
- Quarr Abbey Historic site 5.3 miles
- Bembridge Beach Beach 6 miles
- Northcourt Country house 6.7 miles
- Osborne House Historic site 7.3 miles
- Gosport Premier Marina Marina 10.6 miles
- HMS Warrior Museum 10.7 miles
- Royal Navy Museum Museum 10.9 miles