Plaistow
Parish in Chichester, West Sussex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.068, -0.577 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SU 99 30 |
| Population: | 395 |
| Dialling code: | 01428 (Haslemere) |
Plaistow is a small, rural civil parish in the district of Chichester, West Sussex, set among farmland and pockets of woodland on the edge of the rolling downland that leads towards the South Downs National Park. It feels distinctly village-like rather than urban, with quiet lanes, hedgerows and a landscape that attracts walkers and those wanting easy access to both countryside and the south coast.
The settlement has long historic roots and a handful of listed buildings and a parish church hint at its medieval past; its economy remains largely agricultural with many residents commuting into nearby towns for work. Community life centres on a village hall and local events such as fetes and parish meetings, giving Plaistow a close‑knit, quietly traditional character popular with families and retirees alike.
Postcode districts covering Plaistow
Most populated places nearby
- Crawley 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Woking 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Worthing 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Bracknell 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Guildford 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Waterlooville 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Bognor Regis 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Aldershot 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Farnborough 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Littlehampton 17.7 miles28.6 km
- Esher 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Reigate 19.7 miles31.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Plaistow Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Durfold Wood Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Ifold Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Ebernoe Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Loxwood Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Kirdford Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Northchapel Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Alfold Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Dunsfold Built-up area 3.4 miles5.6 km
- Alfold Crossways Built-up area 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Alfold, Dunsfold & Hascombe Ward 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Chiddingfold Built-up area 3.9 miles6.4 km
Example postcodes in Plaistow
GU8 4SZ, RH14 0UD, RH14 0RU, RH14 0EN, RH14 0FU, RH14 0NT, RH14 0QG, RH14 0TY, RH14 0QF … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 18.4 miles29.6 km
- London Heathrow Airport 28.4 miles45.7 km
- Witley Railway Station 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Haslemere Railway Station 6.3 miles10.2 km
Hotels near Plaistow Ad
- Halfway Bridge 5 6.9 miles11.1 km
- The Welldiggers Arms 4 6.1 miles9.8 km
- The Kings Head Inn 6.3 miles10.1 km
- The Georgian, Haslemere, Surrey 4 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Random Hall Hotel 4 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Voco Lythe Hill Hotel & Spa 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Spread Eagle Hotel and Spa 4 9 miles14.5 km
- Chequers Hotel 4 8.1 miles13 km
- The Stag on the River 4 8.6 miles13.9 km
- The Kings Arms and Royal Hotel, Godalming, Surrey 4 8.3 miles13.4 km
Schools in Plaistow
- Plaistow and Kirdford Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- The Mens Nature Reserve Nature reserve 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Foxall Wood Forest 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Jamia Ahmadiyya UK College 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Flight Pond Wood Forest 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Britty Wood Forest 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Borden Wood Forest 10.9 miles17.6 km
- South Downs Hill 11 miles17.6 km
- Jungle Wood Forest 11 miles17.6 km
- Cairn Wood Forest 11.1 miles17.8 km
- university of surrey University 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Parham House Estate 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Waverley Abbey Archaeological site 12.3 miles19.8 km