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 miles
- Basingstoke 0.1 miles
- Woking 22.4 miles
- Bracknell 17.9 miles
- Guildford 22.7 miles
- Maidenhead 23.7 miles
- Aldershot 14.6 miles
- Farnborough 14.3 miles
- Eastleigh 22.3 miles
- Eastleigh Town 23.8 miles
- Winchester 16.8 miles
- Andover 17.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Basingstoke Built-up area 0.1 miles
- Eastrop & Grove Ward 0.4 miles
- South Ham Ward 1 mile
- Norden Ward 1.1 miles
- Brighton Hill Ward 1.4 miles
- Cliddesden Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Popley Ward 1.6 miles
- Rooksdown Parish 1.6 miles
- Kempshott & Buckskin Ward 1.9 miles
- Winslade Parish 1.9 miles
- Winklebury & Manydown Ward 2.1 miles
- Sherborne St. John Built-up area 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Brookvale & Kings Furlong
RG21 7LN, RG21 7AZ, RG21 7QN, RG21 8SY, RG21 3NE, RG21 7UF, RG21 3NH, RG21 7UW, RG21 7BS … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 24.4 miles
- London Heathrow Airport 31.1 miles
- Basingstoke Railway Station 0.5 miles
- Bramley 4.9 miles
Hotels near Brookvale & Kings Furlong Ad
- Arlan House Hotel 4 0.5 miles
- Audleys Wood Hotel 4 1.3 miles
- Village Hotel Basingstoke 4 1 mile
- Oakley Hall Hotel 4 4.7 miles
- Hampshire Court Hotel & Spa 4 2.2 miles
- The New Inn 7.7 miles
- The White Hart by Innkeeper's Collection 3 6 miles
- Holiday Inn Basingstoke 4 0.9 miles
- Tylney Hall Hotel 4 5.2 miles
- George & Dragon Country House Hotel 4 6 miles
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 miles
- The Vyne Historic site 3.1 miles
- Oakley Hall Estate 4.6 miles
- Mortimer Lodge Estate 7.5 miles
- Mortimer House Estate 7.7 miles
- Dogmersfield House Estate 8.5 miles
- Aldermaston Court Estate 8.7 miles
- The Grange Country house 10.7 miles
- Sulhampstead House Estate 10.7 miles
- Madejski Stadium Stadium 12.1 miles
- Newbury Racecourse Recreation 12.7 miles
- The Farnum Museum Museum 13 miles