Brookvale & Kings Furlong
Ward in Basingstoke and Deane, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.262, -1.095 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 63 51 |
| Dialling code: | 01256 (Basingstoke) |
Brookvale and Kings Furlong is a largely residential ward on the southern edge of Basingstoke in the borough of Basingstoke and Deane, Hampshire, England. It comprises a mix of post‑war and later housing estates, local shops and schools, with plenty of small parks and playing fields that give it a suburban, family‑oriented feel while still being close to the bustle of the town centre.
Historically much of the area was farmland before mid‑20th century development, and today many residents commute to Basingstoke, nearby business parks or further afield via the M3 and the town’s railway links. Community life tends to centre on local clubs, primary schools and parish halls, so there’s a steady programme of grassroots events and sports activities rather than large cultural venues. Economically it’s driven by local services and its role as a convenient residential base for the wider North Hampshire employment market.
Postcode districts covering Brookvale & Kings Furlong
Most populated places nearby
- Reading 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Basingstoke 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Woking 22.4 miles36.1 km
- Bracknell 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Guildford 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Maidenhead 23.7 miles38.1 km
- Aldershot 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Farnborough 14.3 miles23 km
- Eastleigh 22.3 miles35.8 km
- Eastleigh Town 23.8 miles38.4 km
- Winchester 16.8 miles27 km
- Andover 17.2 miles27.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Basingstoke Built-up area 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Eastrop & Grove Ward 0.4 miles0.6 km
- South Ham Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Norden Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Brighton Hill Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Cliddesden Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Popley Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Rooksdown Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Kempshott & Buckskin Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Winslade Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Winklebury & Manydown Ward 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Sherborne St. John Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
Example postcodes in Brookvale & Kings Furlong
RG21 7RY, RG21 8XR, RG21 8SJ, RG21 3EA, RG21 7LX, RG21 8SS, RG21 7DY, RG21 7RF, RG21 3DZ … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 24.4 miles39.2 km
- London Heathrow Airport 31.1 miles50 km
- Basingstoke Railway Station 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Bramley 4.9 miles7.9 km
Hotels near Brookvale & Kings Furlong Ad
- Audleys Wood Hotel 4 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Arlan House Hotel 4 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Village Hotel Basingstoke 4 1 mile1.5 km
- Red Lion Hotel 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Oakley Hall Hotel 4 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Hampshire Court Hotel & Spa 4 2.2 miles3.6 km
- The New Inn 7.7 miles12.3 km
- The White Hart by Innkeeper's Collection 3 6 miles9.6 km
- Holiday Inn Basingstoke 4 0.9 miles1.4 km
- George & Dragon Country House Hotel 4 6 miles9.7 km
Schools in Brookvale & Kings Furlong
- Basingstoke College of Technology Further education
- Cranbourne Secondary
- Kings Furlong Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- Milestones Museum 0.8 miles1.3 km
- The Vyne Historic site 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Oakley Hall Estate 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Mortimer Lodge Estate 7.5 miles12 km
- Mortimer House Estate 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Dogmersfield House Estate 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Aldermaston Court Estate 8.7 miles14 km
- The Grange Country house 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Sulhampstead House Estate 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Madejski Stadium Stadium 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Newbury Racecourse Recreation 12.7 miles20.5 km
- The Farnum Museum Museum 13 miles20.9 km