Mengham Road

Street guide, Hayling Island

Mengham Road is the main shopping street on Hayling Island, serving as the commercial centre for the island's population. The road is lined with a parade of shops including a Co-op, bakery, chemist, estate agents, hairdressers, takeaways, and a Post Office. The shopping offer is practical and everyday, catering to islanders who need to buy groceries, collect prescriptions, or get a haircut without crossing the bridge to Havant. The road also has several small restaurants and cafes. The character is functional rather than picturesque, a working high street that serves a residential community. Mengham Road is busy during the daytime and quieter in the evenings. The road connects the residential areas of Mengham to the main island road network and is one of the most recognisable addresses on Hayling.