South Hayling Explained

Official Name:	South Hayling
Country:	England
Region:	South East England
Coordinates:	50.78°N -0.97°W
Post Town:	HAYLING ISLAND
Postcode Area:	PO
Postcode District:	PO11
Dial Code:	023
Hide Services:	Yes
Population:	15948
Population Ref:	(2020 estimate)
Area Total Km2:	4.737
Static Image:	South Hayling, theatre (geograph 6210292).jpg

South Hayling is a village and former civil parish on Hayling Island, about 5 miles from Havant, in the Havant district, in the county of Hampshire, England. In 2020 it had an estimated population of 15,948.^[1] South Hayling BUA's classification is a "smaller seaside town".^[2] In 1931 the parish had a population of 3254.^[3] On 1 April 1932 the parish was abolished and merged with Havant.^[4]

History

South Hayling was formerly called Southwood^[5] suggesting the island was once heavily wooded, the disappearance of the woodland may be the reason the name was replaced with "South Hayling".^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: South Hayling. City Population De. 10 October 2021.
2. Web site: Chief Medical Officer's Annual Report 2021. gov.uk. 22 October 2021.
3. Web site: Population statistics South Hayling CP/AP through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 21 October 2021.
4. Web site: Relationships and changes South Hayling CP/AP through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 21 October 2021.
5. Web site: Hayling Island. British History Online. 21 October 2021.
6. Web site: South Hayling. Hampshire County Council. 22 October 2021.