Southwater South & Shipley
Ward in Horsham, West Sussex, England
| Coordinates: | 50.995, -0.374 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 14 22 |
| Dialling code: | 01403 (Horsham) |
The Southwater South & Shipley ward sits just south‑west of Horsham in West Sussex, England. It combines the larger village of Southwater with the smaller, more rural Shipley and is notable for its mix of suburban housing, remaining farmland and green spaces such as Southwater Country Park - a popular spot for lakeside walks, birdlife and occasional community events - alongside the landmark Shipley Windmill on the skyline.
Historically agricultural, the area has grown as part of Horsham’s commuter belt, so local shops, pubs and community groups sit beside newer housing; many residents travel to nearby centres such as Gatwick, Brighton or London. Despite development pressures the ward retains a village feel, with active volunteer groups and conservation efforts helping to preserve its rural character while accommodating modest economic and social change.
Postcode districts covering Southwater South & Shipley
Most populated places nearby
- Brighton and Hove 15.2 miles
- Crawley 11.6 miles
- Woking 23.5 miles
- Worthing 11.3 miles
- Guildford 19.2 miles
- Bognor Regis 19.2 miles
- Aldershot 24.1 miles
- Littlehampton 14.4 miles
- Reigate 18.1 miles
- Redhill 18.5 miles
- Horsham 5.9 miles
- Banstead 24.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Shipley Parish 0.4 miles
- Brooks Green Built-up area 1.6 miles
- West Grinstead Parish 2.1 miles
- Barns Green Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Southwater Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead Ward 3.3 miles
- Southwater North Ward 3.3 miles
- Littleworth Built-up area 3.5 miles
- Billingshurst Built-up area 3.6 miles
- West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington Ward 3.6 miles
- Nuthurst Parish 3.9 miles
- Partridge Green Built-up area 3.9 miles
Example postcodes in Southwater South & Shipley
RH13 9FR, RH13 9ES, RH13 9LE, RH13 9TR, RH13 9BQ, RH13 8GN, RH13 9HT, RH13 8GE, RH13 9ED … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 14 miles
- London Heathrow Airport 33.1 miles
- Billingshurst Railway Station 3.6 miles
- Christ's Hospital Railway Station 3.9 miles
- Milthorpe Road 6.2 miles
Hotels near Southwater South & Shipley Ad
- The Windmill Inn 3.5 3.5 miles
- The Crown Inn Dial Post 2.3 miles
- Wimblehurst Hotel 5.8 miles
- The Labouring Man 3 8.2 miles
- Artists Hideaway in Cowfold 3 4.4 miles
- South Lodge 5 5.1 miles
- The Roundabout Hotel 4 5.3 miles
- Premier Inn Horsham Town Centre 3 5.1 miles
- Premier Inn Horsham North 3 5.4 miles
- Chequers Hotel 4 6.4 miles
Schools in Southwater South & Shipley
- Shipley C of E Primary School Primary
- Southwater Infant Academy Primary
- Southwater Junior Academy Primary
- William Penn School Primary
Local points of interest
- Saint Leonards Forest Forest 7.3 miles
- The Mens Nature Reserve Nature reserve 7.6 miles
- Flight Pond Wood Forest 7.6 miles
- South Downs Hill 7.7 miles
- Parham House Estate 8.1 miles
- Broadfield Stadium Stadium 10.7 miles
- Shoreham Library Library 11.9 miles
- The Marlipins Museum Museum 12 miles
- Sussex Yacht Club Marina 12.1 miles
- Shoreham Harbour Harbour 12.7 miles
- Wakehurst Place Estate 13.3 miles
- Wakehurst Place Garden Gardens 13.4 miles