Hampstead
Hampstead is an unincorporated community, yet is Pender County’s most populated area. Hampstead is called the "seafood capital of the Carolinas,” a badge that the community wears on it’s large welcome sign on Hwy 17, and confirms through it’s seafood related festivals throughout the year.
A Good Location
Hampstead is well located in serveral ways. It lies between the two coastal NC cities of Jacksonville and Wilmington, and directly beside the spectacular beach at Topsail Island. Hampstead is a good mix of lush forest, quiet neighborhoods, boating, and beach access.
The Hampstead community is situated around US Hwy 17, giving Hampstead easy access to other nearby towns and cities.
Schools
Hampstead is home to award winning schools that are always rated highly.
Elementary Schools:
North Topsail Elementary
Topsail Elementary
South Topsail Elementary
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Middle Schools:
Topsail Middle School
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High Schools:
Topsail High School
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Other Options:
School children also have the option of attending charter schools and college-prep schools.
Coastal Preparatory Academy
Pender Early College
Southeast Area Technical High School (SEATech)
Neighborhoods
Hampstead is home to many beautiful neighborhoods:
Ashewood
Avendale
Avila
Bay Harbor
Belvedere Plantation
Bent Tree
Canter Crest
Carolina Creek
Castle Bay
Crane Pointe
Crown Pointe
Cross Creek
Cypress Lakes
Deerfield Estates
Dogwood Lakes
Eagles Watch
Equine Acres
Emerald Ridge
Forest Sound
Graystone
Groves Point
Hammock Watch
Hampstead Landing
Harbour Village
Harbour at Summerset
Hideaway Shores
Island Creek
Kings Heritage Farm
Kingsport
Kings Ransom
Long Point
Majestic Oaks
Mallard Bay
Manor at Mill Creek
Mallard Bay
Middle Pointe Village
Olde Point
Pecan Grove Plantation
Pelican Reef
Pelican Sound
Pinnacle Ridge
Poplar Branch
Redd Banks
Ridgefield
Salters Haven
Saltwater Landing
Sloop Point Plantation
Songbird Landing
Sparrows Bend
The Arbors
The Heritage
The Reserve on Island Creek
The Sound at W.A.
The Villages at Olde Point
Tidewater Landing
Topsail Watch
Tradewinds
Watts Landing Villages at Turtle Creek
Virginia Bay
The Harbour Club
Waterside
Wylie Branch
WyndWater
The Walk at Sloop Point
Washington Acres
Whitebridge