Broom Way

Street guide, Lee-on-the-Solent

Broom Way is a substantial residential street measuring approximately 1,814 metres in length, forming an essential part of Lee-on-the-Solent's northern residential network and functioning as a major east-west connector route through the town. The street's considerable length indicates its structural importance to the town's residential geography, linking multiple residential zones whilst providing access to schools, shops, and community facilities distributed along its route. Broom Way connects to Manor Way and Gosport Road at its southern end, creating a network of interconnected routes that distribute traffic effectively across the northern residential areas. The street is frequently referenced in public transport service planning and receives regular bus traffic, making it a well-connected neighbourhood thoroughfare that serves residents without private vehicles. Properties along Broom Way reflect different development eras, from Victorian and Edwardian villas built during the original resort development through to suburban semi-detached houses from the inter-war and post-war periods. The tree-lined nature of significant sections of Broom Way adds to residential appeal and provides natural shading and green infrastructure throughout the neighbourhood. Shops and services cluster at various points along Broom Way's considerable length, providing residents with local access to convenience stores, post office services, takeaway restaurants, and other neighbourhood businesses without requiring a trip to the town centre. Schools are conveniently accessible from Broom Way, making it a popular street for families with children seeking good educational access. The street's role as a connector route means it experiences more traffic than purely residential closes, but levels remain reasonable and traffic speeds are controlled by traffic calming measures and the street's established residential character. Several local pubs and community gathering spaces along Broom Way serve the neighbourhood's social needs. The street's substantial length means different sections have somewhat different characters, with the western end near Anglesey Road feeling more suburban and semi-rural, whilst the eastern end connects more directly to the town centre. This variation within a single street provides diversity of experience and allows residents to select properties matching their preferences for proximity to town centre services or quieter residential surroundings.