Ward in Basingstoke and Deane, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.206, -1.161 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 58 45 |
| Dialling code: | 01256 (Basingstoke) |
Oakley & The Candovers sits in the rural reaches of Basingstoke and Deane in Hampshire, England, combining the sizeable village of Oakley with a scattering of smaller hamlets in the Candover valley. The landscape is defined by rolling chalk downland, hedged farmland and woodlands, and the area lies on the edge of the North Wessex Downs, making it popular for walking and riding.
Locally the ward retains a village-centred character - historic churches and farmsteads, village halls, pubs and community clubs are important social hubs - while many residents commute to Basingstoke and beyond. Agriculture and equestrian activity remain part of the local economy, giving a mix of rural heritage and commuter vitality.
SO21 3BE, SO24 9SB, RG25 2SY, RG23 7QW, RG23 7BA, RG25 2JA, RG25 2AS, RG25 2HR, SO21 3SP … See all