Historically, the site now occupied by the Whiteley community was farmland and coppice, and many old farms are still available to visit today. Also, Whiteley woods has a rich history and beautiful countryside all around the immediate area to enjoy days out with the family. This means you’ll find the historical countryside at your doorstep and the new, modern shopping centre for entertaining the whole family during the weekends out.
With a good selection of ‘Outstanding’ and ‘Good’ Ofsted-rated schools nearby, Whiteley is the perfect location for families with children of primary and secondary school ages. The nearby business park with over fifty companies, including some large multinational businesses, makes Whiteley a good place to work without the long commute.
For entertainment close to home, the Cineworld cinema just 4 miles away puts on a range of blockbuster movies for all ages, all year round. For keen shoppers, Whiteley Shopping Centre also boasts easy access (less than 15 minutes) to some of South Coast‘s largest central hub shopping centres, the newly generated Whiteley Shopping Centre with 48 shops and 12 restaurants, including the multi-screen cinema and other entertainments.
What’s close to Whiteley Meadows?
If you want to explore the surrounding areas near our new homes in Whiteley, head to nearby Portsmouth. Here you will find a good mix of large town amenities including a great selection of high street shops and department stores inside the Gunwharf Shopping Centre. Portsmouth has much to offer both day and night with many bustling bars, countless restaurants serving food from around the world, a multiplex cinema, and theatres and concert halls where you can immerse yourself in everything from live music to stand-up comedy.
Southampton is just 9 miles away and offers something for everyone, including a large number of shops and high street brands at the West Quay Shopping Centre, including John Lewis and Partners, IKEA, Decathlon, Apple Store, boutique shops, bars and restaurants. There is also the UK largest Boat Show that takes place in Southampton each September.
Slightly closer to Whiteley Meadows is the River Hamble where you will find plenty of opportunity for riverside walks and bike rides in scenic surroundings. Towns such as Hamble-le-Rice (just 6 miles away), and Lee-on-the-Solent (9 miles away) is where you can easily get on and in the water, enjoy some watersports, fun on the beach, and even join the local sailing school.
Alternatively, if you are looking to get away to the beach, the Isle of Wight is just a short ferry ride from Portsmouth or Southampton with much to offer including beautiful beaches, rich nature and amenities. The Isle of Wight coastline is popular with both locals and tourists alike, with anything from busy seaside towns to leafy country walks, and quiet country villages. Whether you’re looking for a family trip to the beach, want to try some of the delicious sea-food cuisine, or discover some of Britain’s rarest wildlife, the Isle of Wight has it all.
Local Schools and Education
Whiteley Meadows is the ideal location for families with children of all ages with a nursery, primary, and secondary school all within walking distance from our new homes. For families with young children, Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School (which received an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating) is less than 2 miles away. Kings Copse Primary School, which received a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating, is about the same distance from Whiteley Meadows.
Older students are well taken care of too. When it comes to secondary schools, Fair Ways School in Swanwick (rated ‘Outstanding’) is about 2 miles away.
With regards to higher education needs, the University of Portsmouth, the University of Southampton, and the University of Chichester are all within an hours’ drive of this collection of new homes reputations as public universities.
Transport and Travel
Whiteley Meadows is located just 2 miles from the M27 which runs from Portsmouth to Southampton, and further on to the West where it connects to the A31 providing access to Dorset and Devon.
The A31 also heads North and connects Southampton directly to Central London, which is about 80 miles away.
Just a short drive from our new properties in Whiteley Meadows is the Hedge End train station for services to Portsmouth Harbour and London Waterloo, and Southampton Airport with flights across the UK and to many popular European destinations.
