Parkhurst & Hunnyhill
Ward in Isle of Wight, England
| Coordinates: | 50.717, -1.311 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 48 91 |
| Dialling code: | 01983 (Isle of Wight) |
Parkhurst & Hunnyhill sits on the northern edge of Newport on the Isle of Wight, a compact suburban area that mixes established residential streets with generous green space, notably Parkhurst Forest with its popular walking routes and woodland habitats.
The ward is also known for the large historic prison complex at Parkhurst Prison, part of the island's prison estate, while the local economy is largely residential and service‑oriented with many people commuting into Newport or off‑island. Socially the area is mixed - council and private housing, active community groups and easy access to countryside combine to give it a practical, community‑centred feel.
Postcode districts covering Parkhurst & Hunnyhill
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Portsmouth 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Bournemouth 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Gosport 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Waterlooville 16.4 miles26.3 km
- Fareham 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Eastleigh 17.9 miles28.9 km
- Eastleigh Town 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Winchester 24 miles38.6 km
- Havant 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Christchurch 19.2 miles30.8 km
- Totton 16.4 miles26.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Newport Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Newport Central Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- Newport West Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Newport and Carisbrooke Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Northwood Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Cowes South & Northwood Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Fairlee & Whippingham Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Carisbrooke & Gunville Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Pan & Barton Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Mountjoy & Shide Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Whippingham Parish 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Cowes Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
Example postcodes in Parkhurst & Hunnyhill
PO30 5WB, PO30 5PS, PO30 5BP, PO30 5PT, PO30 5HW, PO30 5FZ, PO30 5SE, PO30 5RS, PO30 5PN … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Bournemouth Airport 23.6 miles38.1 km
- Ryde Esplanade Railway Station 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Ryde Pier Head Railway Station 6.7 miles10.8 km
Hotels near Parkhurst & Hunnyhill Ad
- Hewitt's Restaurant & Rooms 3 1.3 miles2.1 km
- One Holyrood Hotel 4 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Villa Rothsay Hotel 4 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Charter House 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Haven Hall 5 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Best Western New Holmwood Hotel 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Lakeside Park Hotel & Spa 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Hambledon Hotel 8.5 miles13.6 km
- The Wight Mouse Inn 3 8.3 miles13.4 km
- The Marine 6.7 miles10.8 km
Schools in Parkhurst & Hunnyhill
- Hunnyhill Ormiston Academy Primary
- The Isle of Wight College Further education
Local points of interest
- Osborne House Historic site 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Quarr Abbey Historic site 5 miles8 km
- Northcourt Country house 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Calshot Beach Beach 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Exbury House Estate 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Brading Roman Villa Historic site 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Carlisle Fort (Historical) Historic site 8.1 miles13 km
- Eight Acre Copse Forest 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Cadland House Estate 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Bembridge Harbour Harbour 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Ventnor Beach Beach 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Lymington Yacht Haven Harbour 9.8 miles15.8 km