Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey
Ward in Isle of Wight, England
| Coordinates: | 50.677, -1.206 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 56 86 |
| Dialling code: | 01983 (Isle of Wight) |
The ward centred on Newchurch, Havenstreet and Ashey sits in the gentle, mainly rural landscape of the north‑eastern Isle of Wight, with rolling downland, mixed farmland and pockets of woodland that give fine views across to the Solent and nearby coastal towns such as Ryde and Brading. Its villages are compact and characterful, with lanes, hedgerows and traditional cottages that underline the island’s agricultural past while remaining within easy reach of the main ferry and rail links to the mainland.
Culturally the area punches above its weight thanks to the heritage hub in Havenstreet, home to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway which draws visitors and seasonal events, and a network of local clubs, village halls and parish churches that sustain a strong community spirit. Economically it combines small‑scale farming, tourism and a fair number of commuters, while its historic roots are visible in older buildings and long‑standing local traditions rather than large industrial remains.
Postcode districts covering Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 18.7 miles30.2 km
- Portsmouth 11.2 miles18 km
- Gosport 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Waterlooville 15.7 miles25.2 km
- Bognor Regis 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Fareham 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Eastleigh 21.4 miles34.5 km
- Eastleigh Town 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Havant 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Christchurch 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Totton 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Totton and Eling 21 miles33.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Newchurch Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Alverstone Garden Village Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Arreton Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Winford Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Hale Common Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Havenstreet and Ashey Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Apse Heath Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Havenstreet Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Lake Parish 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Sandown Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Lake North Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Sandown South Ward 2.5 miles4 km
Example postcodes in Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey
PO33 4AU, PO36 0JU, PO36 0HB, PO33 4DF, PO33 4AE, PO30 2NZ, PO38 3AQ, PO36 0HJ, PO36 0NZ … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 20 miles32.2 km
- Bournemouth Airport 28.8 miles46.3 km
- Sandown Railway Station 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Lake Railway Station 2.7 miles4.4 km
Hotels in Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey Ad
Schools in Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey
- Newchurch Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Brading Roman Villa Historic site 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Carlisle Fort (Historical) Historic site 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Quarr Abbey Historic site 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Eight Acre Copse Forest 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Bembridge Harbour Harbour 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Bembridge Beach Beach 5.6 miles9 km
- Ventnor Beach Beach 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Osborne House Historic site 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Northcourt Country house 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Gosport Premier Marina Marina 9.2 miles14.8 km
- HMS Warrior Museum 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Royal Navy Museum Museum 9.5 miles15.4 km