Villages · South East England
Compton
In or near Winchester.
Compton — a village in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Shawford · 0.7 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Test SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Compton is a village located in South-East England with a population of 2,311. It features typical rural architecture and community amenities. The village is representative of the regional character, offering a glimpse into the local lifestyle and environment.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0239, -1.3371
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Winchester
- Parish
- Compton and Shawford
- Postcode
- SO21 2AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Winchester
- Population
- 2,311
- Nearest railway station
- Shawford — 0.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2652491 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Shawford Down War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Shawford Down
Forests & woodlands · 0.5 km
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Church of All Saints
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Shawford Down
Wildlife reserves · 0.7 km
Shawford
Villages · 0.8 km
Compton Place
Archaeological sites · 1.0 km
Hockley Meadows
Wildlife reserves · 1.0 km
Compton Lock
Wild swimming spots · 1.1 km
Norris Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.3 km
St Mary's Church, Twyford
Historic churches · 1.6 km
Twyford
Villages · 1.6 km
Phoenix Inn
Historic pubs · 1.6 km
Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Shawford Down War Memorial
Shawford Down War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · South East England
Shawford Down
Shawford Down is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints — church in Compton, Hampshire, England, UK.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · South East England
Shawford Down
Shawford Down — nature reserve in Hampshire.
📷 5📷 5Archaeological sites · South East England
Compton Place
Compton Place — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Compton
Places to stay
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Colden Common Farm
Colden Common Farm — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Waterwells Farm Certificated Location
Waterwells Farm Certificated Location — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Hotels · South East England
Winchester Royal Hotel
Winchester Royal Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
📷 6Hotels · South East England
The Winchester Hotel
The Winchester Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
King Edward Park(private)
King Edward Park(private) — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Hotels · South East England
voco Winchester Hotel and Spa
voco Winchester Hotel and Spa — a hotel in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Bell Inn Public House
The Bell Inn Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
Wykeham Arms
Wykeham Arms in England South East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Restaurants · South East England
River Cottage Kitchen & Deli
River Cottage Kitchen & Deli — a restaurant in england south east.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Old Vine
The Old Vine — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Compton?
- Compton is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO21 2AF), in the parish of Compton and Shawford.
- What is Compton?
- Compton — a village in england south east.
- How do I get to Compton?
- The nearest railway station is Shawford, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO21 2AF.
- Is Compton a protected site?
- Yes — Compton is part of the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Compton?
- The nearest railway station is Shawford, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO21 2AF.