Ashington
Built-up area in Horsham, West Sussex, England
| Coordinates: | 50.936, -0.392 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 13 16 |
| Population: | 2,403 |
| Dialling code: | 01798 (Pulborough) |
Ashington is a village and civil parish in the district of Horsham, West Sussex, England. Set in agricultural countryside not far from the South Downs, it has a compact village centre and sits within easy commuting distance of larger towns, with local road links to the coast and main transport routes.
The name Ashington reflects Old English roots - essentially a farm or settlement associated with ash trees - and the place has long had an agricultural base. Today it combines farming with small businesses and commuter households, and retains a strong sense of community around its parish amenities, village hall and local events.
Postcode districts covering Ashington
Most populated places nearby
- Brighton and Hove 13.3 miles
- Crawley 15.2 miles
- Worthing 7.3 miles
- Guildford 22.7 miles
- Bognor Regis 15.8 miles
- Littlehampton 10.6 miles
- Reigate 22.1 miles
- Redhill 22.4 miles
- Horsham 9.9 miles
- Leatherhead 25 miles
- Haywards Heath 13.7 miles
- Chichester 18 miles
Neighbouring places
- West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington Ward 1.2 miles
- Wiston Parish 1.6 miles
- Rock Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Thakeham Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Abingworth Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Washington Parish 2.1 miles
- Storrington Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Storrington & Washington Ward 2.4 miles
- Ashurst Parish 2.7 miles
- Storrington and Sullington Parish 2.9 miles
- West Chiltington Built-up area 3 miles
- Steyning & Ashurst Ward 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Ashington
RH20 3AZ, RH20 3JA, RH20 3QF, RH20 3LG, RH20 3JS, RH20 3DD, RH20 3BD, RH20 3AY, RH20 3LJ … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 17.8 miles
- London Heathrow Airport 37.1 miles
- Pulborough Railway Station 5.7 miles
- Billingshurst Railway Station 6 miles
Hotels near Ashington Ad
- Chequers Hotel 4 5.4 miles
- Findon Manor Hotel 3 4.8 miles
- The Kings Head Inn 6.6 miles
- House Arundel 9 miles
- The Coach and Horses 6.8 miles
- Tottington Manor 4 6.1 miles
- The Highdown – Brunning and Price 4 7.9 miles
- The Railway Hotel Worthing 4 8.2 miles
- Amberley Castle- A Relais & Chateaux Hotel 4 6.8 miles
- The Welldiggers Arms 4 8.9 miles
Schools in Ashington
- Ashington C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Parham House Estate 4.7 miles
- South Downs Hill 4.9 miles
- Flight Pond Wood Forest 6.4 miles
- The Mens Nature Reserve Nature reserve 8 miles
- Shoreham Library Library 8.7 miles
- The Marlipins Museum Museum 8.7 miles
- Sussex Yacht Club Marina 8.9 miles
- Shoreham Harbour Harbour 9.8 miles
- Saint Leonards Forest Forest 10.9 miles
- Withdean Stadium Stadium 11.7 miles
- Climping Beach Beach 12.6 miles
- Fontwell Park Racecourse Recreation 12.9 miles