Harefield
Ward in Southampton, England
| Coordinates: | 50.92, -1.348 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 45 13 |
| Dialling code: | 0238 (Southampton) |
Harefield is an electoral ward on the western side of Southampton in Hampshire, England. It is primarily residential, with a mix of post‑war and later housing, local shops and community facilities, and some pockets of green space that help it feel like a suburban enclave close to the city.
The ward’s story is typical of many Southampton suburbs: growth during the 20th century, a socially mixed population, local primary schools and community centres, and links by bus and road into the city and out towards regional routes. Local employment is a mixture of small businesses and nearby retail and light industrial areas, while ongoing regeneration and community projects reflect efforts to improve amenities and cohesion.
Postcode districts covering Harefield
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 2.1 miles
- Portsmouth 13.6 miles
- Gosport 11.6 miles
- Waterlooville 14.2 miles
- Fareham 8.5 miles
- Eastleigh 3.9 miles
- Eastleigh Town 2.8 miles
- Winchester 10 miles
- Havant 16.4 miles
- Salisbury 22.5 miles
- Christchurch 21.3 miles
- Andover 21.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- West End South Ward 0.4 miles
- West End Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Bitterne Park Ward 1 mile
- Thornhill Ward 1.1 miles
- Sholing Ward 1.3 miles
- Peartree Ward 1.3 miles
- West End North Ward 1.5 miles
- Hedge End South Ward 1.8 miles
- Swaythling Ward 1.8 miles
- Hedge End Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Bevois Ward 1.9 miles
- Portswood Ward 2 miles
Example postcodes in Harefield
SO18 5NG, SO18 5GN, SO18 6ST, SO18 4SF, SO18 6PA, SO18 4FR, SO18 5SW, SO18 5GG, SO18 5RP … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 2.1 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 23.6 miles
- Bitterne Railway Station 1.3 miles
- St Denys Railway Station 1.7 miles
- Winchester Bus Station 9.9 miles
Hotels near Harefield Ad
- Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa 5 2.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Southampton - M27 J7 3 1.2 miles
- Hilton Southampton-Utilita Bowl 4 1.3 miles
- Leonardo Hotel Southampton 4 2.4 miles
- The Elizabeth House Hotel 3 2.4 miles
- Moxy Southampton 3 2.9 miles
- The White Star Tavern 3 2.7 miles
- The Grapes 2.7 miles
- Village Hotel Southampton Eastleigh 4 3.7 miles
- The Bitterne Park Hotel 1.2 miles
Schools in Harefield
- Glenfield Infant School Primary
- Moorlands Primary School Primary
- Woodlands Community College Secondary
Local points of interest
- St Mary's Stadium Stadium 2.1 miles
- Silverlake Stadium Stadium 2.4 miles
- West Quay Shopping centre 2.8 miles
- Netley Abbey Archaeological site 2.9 miles
- Hythe Marina Marina 3.9 miles
- Cadland House Estate 6.2 miles
- Titchfield Abbey Historic site 6.7 miles
- Calshot Beach Beach 7.6 miles
- Broadlands Country house 7.9 miles
- Hursley Park Estate 8.1 miles
- Exbury House Estate 8.6 miles
- Embley House Estate 8.7 miles