Petersfield Road

Street guide, Havant

Petersfield Road runs north from Havant town centre towards the A3(M) junction and the villages of the South Downs hinterland. The road is one of the main routes out of Havant to the north and carries traffic heading for Horndean, Petersfield and the A3(M) motorway. The southern sections are residential, with a mix of housing types, while further north the road passes through more open country before reaching the A27 and A3(M) junction. Petersfield Road is a practical commuter route, providing access to the motorway network. The street is lined with a mix of inter-war and post-war housing, and the area has a workday, suburban character. For Havant residents heading north, Petersfield Road is the natural route out of town.