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 miles
- Portsmouth 16.8 miles
- Bournemouth 22.7 miles
- Gosport 14.5 miles
- Waterlooville 17.6 miles
- Fareham 11.7 miles
- Eastleigh 5.4 miles
- Eastleigh Town 3.7 miles
- Winchester 10.7 miles
- Havant 19.8 miles
- Salisbury 19.3 miles
- Christchurch 18.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Freemantle Ward 0.9 miles
- Millbrook Ward 1 mile
- Banister & Polygon Ward 1 mile
- Coxford Ward 1.2 miles
- Bassett Ward 1.4 miles
- Southampton Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Redbridge Ward 1.4 miles
- Portswood Ward 1.6 miles
- Bevois Ward 1.7 miles
- Rownhams Built-up area 2 miles
- Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams Ward 2 miles
- Swaythling Ward 2.2 miles
Example postcodes in Shirley
SO15 7NP, SO15 5QF, SO15 7QQ, SO16 6AP, SO15 5LL, SO15 3NJ, SO16 4BQ, SO15 5GA, SO15 7PU … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 3.5 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 20.7 miles
- Millbrook 1 mile
- Southampton Central Railway Station 1.4 miles
Hotels in Shirley Ad
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 miles
- St Mary's Stadium Stadium 2.1 miles
- Silverlake Stadium Stadium 3 miles
- Hythe Marina Marina 3.8 miles
- Netley Abbey Archaeological site 4.5 miles
- Broadlands Country house 5.1 miles
- Paultons Park Estate 5.4 miles
- Embley House Estate 5.4 miles
- Cadland House Estate 6.7 miles
- Hursley Park Estate 7.5 miles
- New Forest Forest 7.9 miles
- Castle Malwood Estate 8.4 miles