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 miles3.4 km
- Portsmouth 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Gosport 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Waterlooville 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Fareham 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Eastleigh 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Eastleigh Town 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Winchester 10 miles16.1 km
- Havant 16.4 miles26.3 km
- Salisbury 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Christchurch 21.3 miles34.2 km
- Andover 21.1 miles34 km
Neighbouring places
- West End South Ward 0.4 miles0.7 km
- West End Built-up area 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Bitterne Park Ward 1 mile1.7 km
- Thornhill Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Sholing Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Peartree Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- West End North Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Hedge End South Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Swaythling Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Hedge End Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Bevois Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Portswood Ward 2 miles3.2 km
Example postcodes in Harefield
SO18 4RG, SO18 5FJ, SO18 4SF, SO18 5DX, SO18 5SS, SO18 5EN, SO18 4RQ, SO18 5GA, SO18 5QX … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Bournemouth Airport 23.6 miles38 km
- Bitterne Railway Station 1.3 miles2 km
- St Denys Railway Station 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Winchester Bus Station 9.9 miles15.9 km
Hotels near Harefield Ad
- No.4 Carlton Hotel 5 2.5 miles3.9 km
- The Pig in the Wall - Southampton 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Ennios Boutique Hotel 5 3 miles4.8 km
- Holiday Inn Southampton 4 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Harbour Hotel Southampton 5 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl 4 1.3 miles2 km
- Moxy Southampton 4 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Riverside House 4.5 miles7.2 km
- The Pilgrim Inn 3 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Holiday Inn Express Southampton M27 Jct7 3 1.1 miles1.8 km
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 miles3.4 km
- Silverlake Stadium Stadium 2.4 miles3.9 km
- West Quay Shopping centre 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Netley Abbey Archaeological site 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Hythe Marina Marina 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Cadland House Estate 6.2 miles10 km
- Titchfield Abbey Historic site 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Calshot Beach Beach 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Broadlands Country house 7.9 miles12.6 km
- Hursley Park Estate 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Exbury House Estate 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Embley House Estate 8.7 miles13.9 km