Stubbington Lane

Street guide, Lee-on-the-Solent

Stubbington Lane is a major connecting route between Lee-on-the-Solent and the neighbouring village of Stubbington, serving as a significant traffic artery for the wider area and functioning as a crucial link in the regional transport network. The lane carries important traffic flows between Lee-on-the-Solent and Stubbington, with implications for Gosport and Fareham district traffic distribution. Stubbington Lane forms part of the regional transport network and handles important bus services serving the Gosport and Fareham areas, with reliable connectivity supporting residents without private vehicles. The route is central to the town's external connectivity and features prominently in community transport planning and public event management. Properties along Stubbington Lane reflect the route's role as a major connector, with mixed residential and some commercial properties interspersed along its considerable length. The lane maintains connection to the established northern residential network via Broom Way and Anglesey Road, providing good integration with town centre facilities whilst maintaining through-route functionality. Tree coverage from boundary planting provides green infrastructure despite the lane's role as a major traffic artery. The lane's position at Lee-on-the-Solent's northern boundary means it forms the transition between fully-developed suburban areas and the semi-rural Hampshire countryside. Stubbington Lane provides access to open countryside and rural walks whilst remaining conveniently positioned for access to town centre facilities. During special events and parades throughout the town, Stubbington Lane is frequently identified as a primary route for bus diversions, reflecting its structural importance to Lee-on-the-Solent's transport network. The lane's role as a major connector makes it one of the busier streets in Lee-on-the-Solent, with considerable through traffic particularly during commuting hours. Despite this traffic role, the lane maintains reasonable residential character and continues to serve as home to families and households prioritising external connectivity and access to surrounding villages and employment areas.