Freemantle
Ward in Southampton, England
| Coordinates: | 50.912, -1.429 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 40 12 |
| Dialling code: | 0238 (Southampton) |
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.
Postcode districts covering Freemantle
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 1.5 miles
- Portsmouth 16.5 miles
- Bournemouth 22.1 miles
- Gosport 14.1 miles
- Waterlooville 17.5 miles
- Fareham 11.3 miles
- Eastleigh 6.1 miles
- Eastleigh Town 4.4 miles
- Winchester 11.5 miles
- Havant 19.7 miles
- Salisbury 19.8 miles
- Christchurch 18.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Banister & Polygon Ward 0.8 miles
- Shirley Ward 0.9 miles
- Millbrook Ward 0.9 miles
- Southampton Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Bargate Ward 1.5 miles
- Marchwood Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Bevois Ward 1.6 miles
- Redbridge Ward 1.8 miles
- Marchwood & Eling Ward 1.8 miles
- Portswood Ward 2 miles
- Coxford Ward 2 miles
- Bassett Ward 2.2 miles
Example postcodes in Freemantle
SO15 9GP, SO15 8RQ, SO15 9AA, SO15 8AP, SO15 1HY, SO15 5AU, SO15 3EQ, SO15 3GB, SO15 3JU … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 4.1 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 20.2 miles
- Millbrook 0.2 miles
- Southampton Central Railway Station 0.7 miles
Hotels in Freemantle Ad
- Newport Lodge 4
- Shirley House Self Catering Guest House, 5 Min Drive to Cruise Ship Terminals and City Centre 3
- Hunters Lodge 4
- Darwin road guest house room 5
- Alcantara House
- Pebbles Guest house 2
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 miles
- St Mary's Stadium Stadium 1.7 miles
- Hythe Marina Marina 2.9 miles
- Silverlake Stadium Stadium 3.7 miles
- Netley Abbey Archaeological site 3.9 miles
- Paultons Park Estate 5.5 miles
- Cadland House Estate 5.8 miles
- Broadlands Country house 5.9 miles
- Embley House Estate 5.9 miles
- New Forest Forest 7.4 miles
- Exbury House Estate 7.9 miles
- Castle Malwood Estate 8.2 miles