Fair Oak and Horton Heath lie to the east of Southampton within the borough of Eastleigh in Hampshire, England. The area blends a large village centre with surrounding heathland and farmland: Fair Oak famously takes its name from an oak under which fairs were held, while Horton Heath retains a more rural character despite recent housing growth. Good road links and proximity to Southampton Airport make it popular with commuters to the wider Solent economy.
Locally there’s a strong community feel, with active village halls, sports clubs, small shops and traditional pubs, and pockets of historic cottages alongside modern development. Conservation of green spaces and the mix of suburban and countryside life are key to the area’s appeal, balancing local small businesses and light industry with recreational routes and community events.
Postcode districts covering Fair Oak and Horton Heath
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 5.5 miles
- Portsmouth 13.4 miles
- Basingstoke 22.4 miles
- Gosport 12.1 miles
- Waterlooville 12.7 miles
- Fareham 8.7 miles
- Eastleigh 2.2 miles
- Eastleigh Town 3.2 miles
- Winchester 7.3 miles
- Havant 14.9 miles
- Salisbury 23.7 miles
- Andover 19.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Fair Oak & Horton Heath Ward 0.1 miles
- Horton Heath Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Durley Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Bishopstoke Parish 1.7 miles
- Fisher's Pond Built-up area 2 miles
- Upham Built-up area 2 miles
- Boorley Green Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Eastleigh Built-up area 2.2 miles
- West End North Ward 2.4 miles
- Hedge End North Ward 2.5 miles
- Colden Common Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Eastleigh North Ward 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Fair Oak and Horton Heath
SO50 8QS, SO50 7QE, SO50 7EB, SO50 7LH, SO50 7QL, SO50 7DA, SO50 7JN, SO50 7QZ, SO50 7DS … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 3.1 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 27.2 miles
- Hedge End Railway Station 2 miles
- Eastleigh Railway Station 2.7 miles
- Winchester Bus Station 7 miles
Hotels near Fair Oak and Horton Heath Ad
- Holiday Inn Express Southampton - M27 J7 3 2.9 miles
- Village Hotel Southampton Eastleigh 4 4.5 miles
- Hilton Southampton-Utilita Bowl 4 2.9 miles
- The Crown Inn 4 3.3 miles
- Ellington Lodge at The Concorde 3 3.6 miles
- Macdonald Botley Park Hotel & Spa 4 2.1 miles
- Marwell Hotel 3 2 miles
- Holiday Inn Southampton Eastleigh 4 3.6 miles
- Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa 5 6.3 miles
- Travelodge Eastleigh Central 3 2.8 miles
Schools in Fair Oak and Horton Heath
- Fair Oak Infant School Primary
- Fair Oak Junior School Primary
- The King's School Independent - all ages
- Wyvern College Secondary
Local points of interest
- Silverlake Stadium Stadium 3.7 miles
- St Mary's Stadium Stadium 5.9 miles
- Pitt Manor Estate 6.4 miles
- Netley Abbey Archaeological site 6.5 miles
- West Quay Shopping centre 6.5 miles
- Hursley Park Estate 7 miles
- Roman wall Archaeological site 7.2 miles
- Titchfield Abbey Historic site 7.6 miles
- Hythe Marina Marina 7.8 miles
- Broadlands Country house 9.2 miles
- Cadland House Estate 9.8 miles
- Southwick House Estate 9.8 miles