Whitwell
Built-up area in Isle of Wight, England
| Coordinates: | 50.599, -1.269 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 51 77 |
| Population: | 619 |
| Dialling code: | 01983 (Isle of Wight) |
Whitwell is a small, tucked‑away village on the southern part of the Isle of Wight, lying on gentle downland and farmland between Ventnor and Niton. Its name hints at a local spring or well and the village enjoys the milder microclimate of the island’s south side, making it a handy base for coastal walks and countryside rambles.
The settlement retains a distinctly rural character - stone and thatched cottages, a village pub and an active community spirit - with agriculture long at the heart of the local economy and tourism and commuting increasingly important. Community initiatives such as a village shop and regular events help keep social life lively despite its small size.
Postcode districts covering Whitwell
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 22.8 miles36.8 km
- Portsmouth 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Gosport 15.3 miles24.7 km
- Waterlooville 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Fareham 17.9 miles28.7 km
- Havant 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Christchurch 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Totton 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Totton and Eling 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Ryde 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Newport 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Newport and Carisbrooke 7 miles11.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Niton and Whitwell Parish 0.6 miles1 km
- Niton Built-up area 1.3 miles2 km
- Ventnor & St. Lawrence Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Chale Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Ventnor Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Chale, Niton & Shorwell Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Chale Green Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Wroxall Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Godshill Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Central Rural Ward 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Rookley Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
Example postcodes in Whitwell
PO38 2QF, PO38 2QA, PO38 2QE, PO38 2RD, PO38 2PY, PO38 2QD, PO38 2RB, PO38 2PP, PO38 2QU … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 24.6 miles39.5 km
- Bournemouth Airport 28 miles45.1 km
- Shanklin Railway Station 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Lake Railway Station 5.5 miles8.9 km
Hotels near Whitwell Ad
- The Wight Mouse Inn 3 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Haven Hall 5 5 miles8.1 km
- Hambledon Hotel 4.6 miles7.4 km
- The Royal Hotel 4 2.5 miles4.1 km
- The Wellington Hotel 3 2.6 miles4.3 km
- The Fig Tree Shanklin 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Luccombe Manor Country House Hotel 3 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Rylstone Manor 4 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Eastmount Hall Hotel 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Luccombe Hall Hotel 4 4.4 miles7 km
Local points of interest
- Ventnor Beach Beach 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Northcourt Country house 5 miles8.1 km
- Carlisle Fort (Historical) Historic site 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Brading Roman Villa Historic site 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Eight Acre Copse Forest 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Bembridge Harbour Harbour 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Quarr Abbey Historic site 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Osborne House Historic site 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Bembridge Beach Beach 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Calshot Beach Beach 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Exbury House Estate 15 miles24.2 km
- Gosport Premier Marina Marina 15.2 miles24.5 km