Shirley
Ward in Southampton, England
| Coordinates: | 50.926, -1.427 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 40 14 |
| Dialling code: | 0238 (Southampton) |
Shirley is an electoral ward in the eastern suburbs of Southampton, centred on a largely residential area of terraces, semi‑detached and later housing. The ward has a strong local high‑street feel, with a parade of shops and small businesses along Shirley High Street and plenty of parks and community facilities that give it a villagey, family‑orientated atmosphere despite being close to the city.
Historically it grew from a separate settlement into part of the expanding city in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, so you’ll see a mix of older and more modern housing and a few conservation pockets. It’s popular with commuters for its regular bus links to the city centre and easy access to main routes, and socially it’s known for a diverse local community and active neighbourhood groups.
Postcode districts covering Shirley
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Portsmouth 16.8 miles27 km
- Bournemouth 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Gosport 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Waterlooville 17.6 miles28.4 km
- Fareham 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Eastleigh 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Eastleigh Town 3.7 miles6 km
- Winchester 10.7 miles17.1 km
- Havant 19.8 miles31.8 km
- Salisbury 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Christchurch 18.8 miles30.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Freemantle Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Millbrook Ward 1 mile1.5 km
- Banister & Polygon Ward 1 mile1.7 km
- Coxford Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Bassett Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Southampton Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Redbridge Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Portswood Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Bevois Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Rownhams Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Swaythling Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
Example postcodes in Shirley
SO15 5NZ, SO15 7QW, SO15 5QR, SO16 6SQ, SO16 5JT, SO15 5LL, SO15 5GR, SO16 6BP, SO15 5HH … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Bournemouth Airport 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Millbrook 1 mile1.7 km
- Southampton Central Railway Station 1.4 miles2.2 km
Hotels near Shirley Ad
- No.4 Carlton Hotel 5 1.3 miles2.2 km
- The Pig in the Wall - Southampton 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Ennios Boutique Hotel 5 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Holiday Inn Southampton 4 2 miles3.2 km
- The Pilgrim Inn 3 3 miles4.8 km
- Shirley Apartments, Cozy Studio, Self Check in, 10 Min Drive to City Centre, Walking to Redbridge Train Station 3 2 miles3.2 km
- Harbour Hotel Southampton 5 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Moxy Southampton 4 1.8 miles3 km
- The Elizabeth House Hotel 3 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Leonardo Hotel Southampton 4 1.6 miles2.5 km
Schools in Shirley
- King Edward VI School Independent - all ages
- Shirley Junior School Primary
- Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School Primary
- Upper Shirley High School Secondary
- Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School Primary
Local points of interest
- West Quay Shopping centre 1.8 miles2.9 km
- St Mary's Stadium Stadium 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Silverlake Stadium Stadium 3 miles4.9 km
- Hythe Marina Marina 3.8 miles6 km
- Netley Abbey Archaeological site 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Broadlands Country house 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Paultons Park Estate 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Embley House Estate 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Cadland House Estate 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Hursley Park Estate 7.5 miles12.1 km
- New Forest Forest 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Castle Malwood Estate 8.4 miles13.6 km