Elm Grove

Street guide, Hayling Island

Elm Grove is a residential street in the Mengham area, running through one of the more established residential neighbourhoods on the island. The road is lined with a mix of bungalows and houses, mostly from the inter-war and immediate post-war periods. The street has a quiet, tree-lined character, with mature gardens and a settled suburban feel. Elm Grove connects to Mengham Road and the surrounding residential streets, and it is within easy walking distance of the shops and services in the Mengham parade. The street is representative of the kind of residential development that expanded across Hayling Island in the mid-twentieth century, when the island transitioned from a predominantly agricultural community to a mixed residential and holiday destination.