(Suburban Area near Old Netley)
Traditional county: Hampshire · Unitary authority: City of Southampton · Region: South East
Explore Hightown, Hampshire with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Hightown map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | Hightown |
| Traditional County | Hampshire |
| Unitary Authority | City of Southampton |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 50.902537 |
| Longitude | -1.331559 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
The character of Hightown is one of quiet suburban charm, blending residential living with the gentle Hampshire countryside. It lies 2.3 km west-south-west of Hedge End (from Hedge End: bearing 238°T, OS grid SU 471 116), and is situated north-north-west of Old Netley village. As a part of the wider Southampton metropolitan area, Hightown offers residents convenient access to larger urban centres while retaining a distinct identity. The local landscape is characterised by arable farmland and pockets of woodland, typical of this part of southern England. While Hightown itself may not boast grand historical monuments, its proximity to the ancient city of Winchester and the historic port of Southampton provides a rich tapestry of regional heritage. The development of Hightown as a residential area reflects the post-war expansion of southern England, providing homes for those working in nearby commercial hubs.
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Explore Hightown, Hampshire, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.902537, -1.331559. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |