St. Helens
Parish in Isle of Wight, England
| Coordinates: | 50.699, -1.108 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 63 89 |
| Population: | 1,213 |
St. Helens is a small coastal village and civil parish on the eastern edge of the Isle of Wight, best known for its fine stretch of beach and the low-lying nature area called The Duver. The Duver’s mix of shingle, sand and saltmarsh draws walkers, birdwatchers and families, and the village enjoys wide views across the Solent toward the mainland.
Locally there’s a strong sense of history and community: a medieval parish church stands inland, small-scale maritime and yachting activity has long shaped local life, and an offshore Victorian sea fort marks the coastline. The economy is driven largely by tourism and leisure boating, with a handful of shops, a pub and community facilities serving a close-knit population that swells in summer.
Postcode districts covering St. Helens
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 19.8 miles31.8 km
- Portsmouth 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Gosport 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Waterlooville 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Bognor Regis 20.2 miles32.5 km
- Fareham 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Eastleigh 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Eastleigh Town 21.1 miles34 km
- Havant 12.3 miles19.7 km
- Totton 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Totton and Eling 22.7 miles36.6 km
- Chichester 17.5 miles28.2 km
Neighbouring places
- St. Helens Built-up area 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Seaview and Nettlestone Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Nettlestone & Seaview Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Nettlestone and Seaview Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Bembridge Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Pondwell Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Brading & St. Helens Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Hillway Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Brading Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Ryde South East Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Ryde Appley & Elmfield Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Yaverland Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in St. Helens
PO33 1XF, PO33 1UH, PO33 1YA, PO33 1TN, PO33 1UG, PO33 1TJ, PO33 1YU, PO33 1TX, PO33 1TD … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 20.5 miles32.9 km
- Bournemouth Airport 32.6 miles52.4 km
- Brading Railway Station 2 miles3.1 km
- Smallbrook Junction Rail Station 2.2 miles3.6 km
Hotels near St. Helens Ad
- St Helens Coastal Resort 4 0.3 miles0.4 km
- The Seaview Hotel 1.5 miles2.4 km
- The Birdham at Bembridge 4 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Haven Hall 5 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Hambledon Hotel 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Ye Spotted Dogge 6.4 miles10.3 km
- The Marine 3.2 miles5.1 km
- The Fig Tree Shanklin 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Esk Vale Guest House 3 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Florence House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant 4 5.8 miles9.3 km
Schools in St. Helens
- St Helens Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Eight Acre Copse Forest 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Bembridge Harbour Harbour 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Bembridge Beach Beach 1.3 miles2 km
- Brading Roman Villa Historic site 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Carlisle Fort (Historical) Historic site 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Quarr Abbey Historic site 4.6 miles7.3 km
- HMS Warrior Museum 6.8 miles11 km
- Gosport Premier Marina Marina 6.9 miles11 km
- Fratton Park Stadium 7 miles11.2 km
- Royal Navy Museum Museum 7 miles11.3 km
- HMS Victory Museum 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Mary Rose Museum Museum 7.1 miles11.5 km