Matthews Close is a street located in the town of Havant. It uses the postcode PO9 3NJ. The street has a length of approximately 205 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Hampshire is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Havant District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the South East region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 17024158 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Hampshire, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 58.99 miles South West from central London., 5.6 miles North East from Portsmouth, 10.04 miles West from Chichester and 16.75 miles North East from Newport (IOW).
MATTHEWS CLOSE is within the Post Town of HAVANT
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Map of Matthews Close
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02006822 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Matthews Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Portsmouth Havant Address: 65 Bedhampton Hill Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.59 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Portsmouth Havant South Address: East Langs Tech Park, Langstone Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.23 |
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3: Name:Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth � North Address: Eastern Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.29 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Havant Rowlands Castle Address: 1 Whichers Gate Rd, Rowland's Castle, PO9 6BB Telephone: 0871 559 1842 Visit Hotel Page |
2.37 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Chichester Emsworth Address: A27, Emsworth, PO10 7RB Telephone: 0871 984 6024 Visit Hotel Page |
2.58 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Matthews Close
UPRN: 100060435403
EPC Current: F
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100060435404
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100060435405
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100060435407
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100060435409
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100060435412
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100060435413
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100060435414
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100060435415
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100060435416
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100060435417
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100060435418
EPC Current: F
EPC Potential: E
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100060435420
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100060435423
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100060435426
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100060435428
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100060435430
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100060435432
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100060435436
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100060435437
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100060435439
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10023639491
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 2003-2006
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10013675785
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 2003-2006
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100060435440
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £250,000 | £219,000 | £234,500 | 2 |
| 2016 | £224,000 | £268,000 | £246,000 | 2 |
| 2017 | £415,000 | £415,000 | £415,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £330,000 | £240,000 | £285,000 | 2 |
| 2020 | £300,000 | £265,000 | £281,667 | 3 |
| 2021 | £267,000 | £267,000 | £267,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £330,000 | £340,000 | £335,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 | 1 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| AJ Knights Lettings | Unit 8, Aura House, Havant,PO9 1DE | Visit Website |
| Mi Home | Aura House, Unit 3, New Road,PO9 1DE | Visit Website |
| Chapplins Estate Agents | 6 Market Parade, Havant, PO9 1QF | Visit Website |
| Taylor Hill & Bond | 1 North Street Arcade, Havant, PO9 1PX | Visit Website |
| Beals | 10 West Street, Havant, PO9 1PF | Visit Website |
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Location Details
| Matthews Close | |
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| Latitude | 50.858755 |
| Longitude | -1.004301 |
| OS Easting (X): | 470072 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 107116 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SU701071 |
Known Residential Addresses for Matthews Close
- 48
- 1
- 4
- 14
- 8
- 11
- 15
- 28
- 17
- 46
- 26
- 30
- 44
- 6
- 36
- 38
Roads that have a Junction with Matthews Close
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Scratchface Lane | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:00 |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 16:01 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Thorney Island 18 December 2024 at 12:00 (4.66 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 13.1°C (81.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (24 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00116412 |
|---|---|
| ONS Area Name | Industrious Transitions |
| Average Age | 48.12 |
| Area Population | 1512.00 |
| Male Population | 724.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 788.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 9 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01022907 |
|---|---|
| LSOA Name: | Havant 018B |
| SOA Code: | 5a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02006822 |
| MSOA Name: | Havant 018 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Havant |
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| Larchwood Avenue, Bedhampton, Havant, PO9 3QW |
| 023 9244 5800 |
| Distance: 0.51 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Havant |
| Iceland Havant Leigh Pk |
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| 27/29 Greywell Precinct, Leigh Park, Havant, PO9 5AH |
| 02392470314 |
| Distance: 1.02 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Havant Leigh Pk |
| Tesco Havant Extra |
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| Solent Rd, Havant, PO9 1TR |
| 0345 026 9570 |
| Distance: 1.03 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Havant Extra |
| Iceland Havant (mkt P) |
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| 16/18 Market Parade, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1QF |
| 02392483768 |
| Distance: 1.04 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Havant (mkt P) |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 023 | HAVANT - SDHVNT | P3 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 20 | 11.3 | >=30 | Y | 38 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Havant |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Centre, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire &PO9 2AX |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 023 9247 4174 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
|---|
| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Havant |
| The Member of Parliament is Alan Mak |
| Details for the MP Alan Mak on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Alan Mak on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Alan Mak won with a majority of 92 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 72,323 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Bedhampton Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Hampshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School
Address: St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School, St Alban's Road, West Leigh, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 2JX
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: 02392482072
Trosnant Infant School
Address: Trosnant Infant School, Stockheath Lane, Leigh Park, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 3BD
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 02392475606
Trosnant Junior School
Address: Trosnant Junior School, Stockheath Lane, Leigh Park, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 3BD
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 02392475606
Fairfield Infant School
Address: Fairfield Infant School, Fairfield Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1AY
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: 02392483029
Bosmere Junior School
Address: Bosmere Junior School, South Street, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1DA
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: 02392482988
Springwood Junior School
Address: Springwood Junior School, Springwood Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 8ED
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: 02392258011
Springwood Infant School
Address: Springwood Infant School, Springwood Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 8ED
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: 02392262078
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville
Address: St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville, Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7BP
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: 02392262599
Riders Infant School
Address: Riders Infant School, Kingsclere Avenue, Leigh Park, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 4RY
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 02392475342
Riders Junior School
Address: Riders Junior School, Kingsclere Avenue, Leigh Park, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 4RY
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 02392475342
Bidbury Infant School
Address: Bidbury Infant School, Fraser Road, Bedhampton, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 3EF
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: 02392483336
Bidbury Junior School
Address: Bidbury Junior School, Fraser Road, Bedhampton, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 3EF
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: 02392474513
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Havant
Address: St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Havant, Hooks Lane, Bedhampton, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 3DR
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: 02392475909
Barncroft Primary School
Address: Barncroft Primary School, Park Lane, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 3HN
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: 02392482331
Purbrook Junior School
Address: Purbrook Junior School, Aldermoor Road East, Purbrook, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 5NQ
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: 02392254577
Purbrook Infant School
Address: Purbrook Infant School, Aldermoor Road East, Purbrook, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 5NQ
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: 02392610761
Solent Infant School
Address: Solent Infant School, Evelegh Road, Farlington, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 1DH
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: 02392371073
Solent Infant School
Address: Solent Infant School, Evelegh Road, Farlington, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 1DH
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact:
Morelands Primary School
Address: Morelands Primary School, Crookhorn Lane, Purbrook, Morelands Primary School, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 5QL
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 02392253770
England Secondary Schools
Warblington School
Address: Warblington School, Southleigh Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 2RR
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: 02392475480
Crookhorn College
Address: Crookhorn College, Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 5UD
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 02392251120
Park Community School
Address: Park Community School, Middle Park Way, Leigh Park, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 4BU
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 02392489800
Oaklands Catholic School
Address: Oaklands Catholic School, Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7BW
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 02392259214
England Higher Schools
Havant and South Downs College
Address: Havant and South Downs College, College Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 8AA
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: 02393879999
Nearest Hospitals
| Elmleigh Hospital |
|---|
| Address: 61A New Lane, Havant, PO9 2JJ, |
| Independent Sector |
| Solent NHS Trust |
| Distance: 2.03 (miles) |
| Directions from to Elmleigh Hospital |
| Spire Portsmouth Hospital |
|---|
| Address: Bartons Road, Havant, PO9 5NP, |
| Independent Sector |
| Spire Healthcare |
| Telephone: 02392 456 172 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.62 (miles) |
| Directions from to Spire Portsmouth Hospital |
| Queen Alexandra Hospital |
|---|
| Address: Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY, |
| NHS Sector |
| Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 023 9228 6000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 4.7 (miles) |
| Directions from to Queen Alexandra Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
BEDHAMPTON ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 100 BEDHAMPTON ROAD, HAVANT, HAMPSHIRE, PO9 3EZ
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 110 PARK LANE, BEDHAMPTON, HAVANT, HAMPSHIRE, PO9 3HN
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 193 PURBROOK WAY, HAVANT, HAMPSHIRE, PO9 3RT
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: :
EMSWORTH SPECIALIST PRACTICE LTD
Address: 64 WEST STREET, HAVANT, HAMPSHIRE, PO9 1LN
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 2-4 BASING ROAD, HAVANT, HAMPSHIRE, PO9 5AG
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: :
UNIT 34 - 35 1ST FLOOR
Address: 34-35 1ST FLOOR, MERIDIAN SHOPPING CENTRE, HAVANT, HAMPSHIRE, PO9 1UN
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
BLOSSOM HEALTH
Address: 82 PARK LANE, BEDHAMPTON, HAVANT, PO9 3HN
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: tel: 023 92474777
THE BOSMERE MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: SOLENT ROAD, HAVANT, PO9 1DQ
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
THE BOSMERE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SOLENT ROAD, HAVANT, PO9 1DQ
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: tel: 023 92476941
PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE
Address: CROOKHORN LANE, WATERLOOVILLE, HAMPSHIRE, PO7 5XP
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: :
THE STAUNTON SURGERY
Address: CIVIC CENTRE ROAD, HAVANT, PO9 2AT
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: tel: 023 92474351
HOMEWELL CURLEW PRACTICE
Address: HAVANT HEALTH CENTRE, CIVIC CENTRE ROAD, HAVANT, HAMPSHIRE, PO9 2AQ
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: tel: 023 92482124
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 1 MIDDLE PARK WAY, LEIGH PARK, HAVANT, HAMPSHIRE, PO9 4AB
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: tel: 023 92483831
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: PURBROOK WAY, BEDHAMPTON, HAVANT, HAMPSHIRE, PO9 3QW
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 02392 445800
BOOTS
Address: THE BOSMERE MEDICAL PRACT, SOLENT ROAD, HAVANT, HAMPSHIRE, PO9 1DQ
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: tel: 02392 481721
BOSMERE PHARMACY
Address: THE BOSMERE MEDICAL PRACT, SOLENT ROAD, HAVANT, PO9 1DQ
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: tel: 02392 481721
BOOTS
Address: 22-24 WEST STREET, HAVANT, HAMPSHIRE, PO9 1PG
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: :
DAVIES PHARMACY LEIGH PARK
Address: 35 PARK PARADE, LEIGH PARK, HAVANT, HAMPSHIRE, PO9 5AA
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: tel: 023 92475577
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
4672 HAVANT
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, LARCHWOOD AVENUE, BEDHAMPTON, HAVANT, HAMPSHIRE, PO9 3QW
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (HAVANT)
Address: 36-38 WEST STREET, HAVANT, HAMPSHIRE, PO9 1PG
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: :
JONATHAN C HOBBS OPTICIANS (LEIGH PARK)
Address: 4 GREYWELL ROAD, LEIGH PARK, HAVANT, HAMPSHIRE, PO9 5AL
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HAVANT)
Address: UNIT 43 (SU2) MERIDIAN CENTRE, HAVANT, HAMPSHIRE, PO9 1UW
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (HAVANT)
Address: 3 WEST STREET, HAVANT, HAMPSHIRE, PO9 1EH
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: :
HAVANT EXTRA
Address: SOLENT ROAD, HAVANT, HAMPSHIRE, PO9 1TR
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Bedhampton Station is 0.50 miles away.
Address: Bedhampton station, West Street, Bedhampton, Hampshire, PO9 1LL
Bedhampton is situated on the Portsmouth Direct line|West Coastway Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Bedhampton Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Havant Station is 1.03 miles away.
Address: Havant station, North Street, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1PP
Havant is situated on the Portsmouth Direct line|West Coastway Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Havant Station is staffed on a part time basis.