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 miles
- Portsmouth 2.5 miles
- Gosport 5.4 miles
- Waterlooville 2.1 miles
- Bognor Regis 16.8 miles
- Littlehampton 22.2 miles
- Fareham 6.3 miles
- Eastleigh 15.6 miles
- Eastleigh Town 16 miles
- Winchester 19.4 miles
- Havant 2.6 miles
- Totton 20.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Purbrook Ward 1.1 miles
- Cosham Ward 1.5 miles
- Bedhampton Ward 1.8 miles
- Hilsea Ward 1.8 miles
- Copnor Ward 1.8 miles
- Stakes Ward 1.9 miles
- Waterlooville Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Paulsgrove Ward 2.4 miles
- Newlands Parish 2.4 miles
- Portsmouth Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Havant Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Baffins Ward 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Drayton and Farlington
PO6 1TG, PO6 1HE, PO6 1HH, PO6 1HY, PO6 2JX, PO6 1LN, PO6 1DQ, PO6 1RD, PO6 1JW … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 15.5 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 35.2 miles
- Cosham Railway Station 1.1 miles
- Hilsea Railway Station 1.4 miles
Hotels near Drayton and Farlington Ad
- Ye Spotted Dogge 4.5 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - North 3 0.6 miles
- The Red Lion by Innkeeper's Collection 4 1.1 miles
- Portsmouth Marriott Hotel 4 2.1 miles
- The Ropemaker 4 3.8 miles
- Village Hotel Portsmouth 4 1.8 miles
- Rooms@73 2.3 miles
- Florence Suite Hotel & Restaurant 4 4.8 miles
- The Ship Leopard Hotel - No Children 3 4.3 miles
- Esk Vale Guest House 3 4.7 miles
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 miles
- Fratton Park Stadium 3.5 miles
- Southwick House Estate 3.6 miles
- Southsea Marina Marina 3.7 miles
- Forest of Bere Forest 3.8 miles
- Mary Rose Museum Museum 4.2 miles
- HMS Victory Museum 4.2 miles
- Royal Navy Museum Museum 4.3 miles
- HMS Warrior Museum 4.4 miles
- Gosport Premier Marina Marina 4.7 miles
- Chichester Harbour Harbour 6.3 miles
- Titchfield Abbey Historic site 8.3 miles