Drayton and Farlington
Ward in Portsmouth, England
| Coordinates: | 50.845, -1.042 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 67 05 |
| Dialling code: | 0239 (Portsmouth) |
Drayton and Farlington sit on the northern edge of Portsmouth, blending a small historic village feel with more suburban and semi‑rural neighbourhoods. The area is largely residential, with a mix of older cottages and post‑war housing, local shops, schools and community halls that give it a family‑oriented, neighbourhood atmosphere while still being an easy commute into the city and naval employment hubs.
What makes the area stand out is Farlington Marshes, a stretch of coastal marshland on the city’s edge that is important for birdlife and popular with walkers and wildlife watchers. The ward’s roots in agriculture and village life are still visible in its street pattern and local pubs, while small businesses and green spaces keep it a quieter, more suburban counterpoint to nearby Southsea and central urban Portsmouth.
Postcode districts covering Drayton and Farlington
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Portsmouth 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Gosport 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Waterlooville 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Bognor Regis 16.8 miles27 km
- Littlehampton 22.2 miles35.8 km
- Fareham 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Eastleigh 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Eastleigh Town 16 miles25.7 km
- Winchester 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Havant 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Totton 20.9 miles33.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Purbrook Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Cosham Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Bedhampton Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Hilsea Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Copnor Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Stakes Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Waterlooville Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Paulsgrove Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Newlands Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Portsmouth Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Havant Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Baffins Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Drayton and Farlington
PO6 2JD, PO6 2NN, PO6 1NB, PO6 1DR, PO6 2AJ, PO6 1HX, PO6 1PH, PO6 1BH, PO6 2AP … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 15.5 miles25 km
- Bournemouth Airport 35.2 miles56.7 km
- Cosham Railway Station 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Hilsea Railway Station 1.4 miles2.2 km
Hotels near Drayton and Farlington Ad
- Ye Spotted Dogge 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - North 3 0.6 miles1 km
- The Red Lion by Innkeeper's Collection 4 1.1 miles1.7 km
- The Ropemaker 4 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Portsmouth Marriott Hotel 4 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Village Hotel Portsmouth 4 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Rooms@73 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Esk Vale Guest House 3 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Florence House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
- The Ship Leopard Hotel - No Children 3 4.3 miles6.9 km
Schools in Drayton and Farlington
- Solent Infant School Primary
- Solent Junior School Primary
- Springfield School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Langstone Harbour Harbour 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Fratton Park Stadium 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Southwick House Estate 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Southsea Marina Marina 3.7 miles6 km
- Forest of Bere Forest 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Mary Rose Museum Museum 4.2 miles6.7 km
- HMS Victory Museum 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Royal Navy Museum Museum 4.3 miles6.9 km
- HMS Warrior Museum 4.4 miles7 km
- Gosport Premier Marina Marina 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Chichester Harbour Harbour 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Titchfield Abbey Historic site 8.3 miles13.3 km