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Freemantle

Ward in Southampton, England

Coordinates:50.912, -1.429
OS grid ref:SU 40 12
Dialling code: 0238 (Southampton)
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Freemantle is a compact ward just to the south‑east of Southampton city centre, known for its tight-knit streets of mainly Victorian terraces, small pockets of green space and a handful of local shops and pubs. Its location close to the city and the waterfront gives it good transport links and a slightly urban-but-residential feel, with rows of period houses interspersed with later infill developments.

Historically a 19th-century residential suburb, Freemantle retains a strong local identity: community groups and residents’ activity are notable, and the area has a mixture of long‑standing households and newer arrivals drawn by the proximity to jobs and amenities. The ward’s character is often described as village‑like within the city, with an understated, social atmosphere rather than heavy commercial development.

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Transport links

  • Southampton Airport 4.1 miles6.6 km
  • Bournemouth Airport 20.2 miles32.6 km
  • Millbrook 0.2 miles0.4 km
  • Southampton Central Railway Station 0.7 miles1.2 km

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Schools in Freemantle

  • Foundry Lane Primary School Primary
  • Freemantle C of E Community Academy Primary
  • St Mark's C of E School All ages

Local points of interest

  • West Quay Shopping centre 1.2 miles1.9 km
  • St Mary's Stadium Stadium 1.7 miles2.8 km
  • Hythe Marina Marina 2.9 miles4.7 km
  • Silverlake Stadium Stadium 3.7 miles6 km
  • Netley Abbey Archaeological site 3.9 miles6.3 km
  • Paultons Park Estate 5.5 miles8.8 km
  • Cadland House Estate 5.8 miles9.4 km
  • Broadlands Country house 5.9 miles9.5 km
  • Embley House Estate 5.9 miles9.5 km
  • New Forest Forest 7.4 miles12 km
  • Exbury House Estate 7.9 miles12.7 km
  • Castle Malwood Estate 8.2 miles13.2 km