Bevois
Ward in Southampton, England
| Coordinates: | 50.915, -1.392 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 42 13 |
| Dialling code: | 0238 (Southampton) |
Bevois is an inner-city ward just north of Southampton city centre, straddling the slopes down towards the River Itchen. It takes its name from the local legend of Bevis of Hampton, best remembered in the small green of Bevois Mount where an ancient mound and park sit amid a tightly packed urban street pattern. The area’s compact geography means you’re always close to the city’s shops, riverfront and transport links, despite pockets of surprisingly leafy public space.
Socially and culturally the ward is one of the city’s most diverse, with a mix of long‑standing communities, recent arrivals and a sizeable student presence because of the nearby University of Southampton and Solent University. Housing ranges from Victorian terraces to newer flats, and the local economy is driven by small independent shops, hospitality and services; regeneration efforts and community groups have been active in tackling deprivation and improving public amenities in recent years.
Postcode districts covering Bevois
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Portsmouth 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Bournemouth 23.6 miles38 km
- Gosport 12.8 miles20.7 km
- Waterlooville 16 miles25.7 km
- Fareham 9.9 miles16 km
- Eastleigh 5 miles8 km
- Eastleigh Town 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Winchester 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Havant 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Salisbury 21 miles33.9 km
- Christchurch 19.5 miles31.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Southampton Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Banister & Polygon Ward 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Portswood Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Peartree Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Bitterne Park Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Bargate Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Freemantle Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Swaythling Ward 1.6 miles2.7 km
- Shirley Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Harefield Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Woolston Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Sholing Ward 2 miles3.2 km
Example postcodes in Bevois
SO14 6RU, SO14 0SQ, SO14 0BF, SO14 0PH, SO14 0LF, SO14 6RE, SO14 0PP, SO14 0NG, SO14 6HT … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Bournemouth Airport 21.8 miles35 km
- St Denys Railway Station 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Bitterne Railway Station 0.7 miles1.1 km
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Schools in Bevois
- Bevois Town Primary School Primary
- Mount Pleasant Infants Primary
- Mount Pleasant Juniors Primary
Local points of interest
- St Mary's Stadium Stadium 0.6 miles1 km
- West Quay Shopping centre 1 mile1.6 km
- Silverlake Stadium Stadium 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Hythe Marina Marina 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Netley Abbey Archaeological site 3 miles4.8 km
- Cadland House Estate 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Broadlands Country house 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Paultons Park Estate 7 miles11.3 km
- Embley House Estate 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Calshot Beach Beach 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Exbury House Estate 8 miles12.8 km
- Titchfield Abbey Historic site 8.1 miles13 km