South Ham
Ward in Basingstoke and Deane, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.257, -1.117 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 61 51 |
| Dialling code: | 01256 (Basingstoke) |
South Ham is a substantial residential ward on the northern side of Basingstoke in Hampshire, within the borough of Basingstoke and Deane in England. Largely developed in the mid 20th century as a mixture of council and private housing, it features terraces, semis and estate layouts with pockets of green space and local shopping parades. Its nearness to Basingstoke town centre and good road and rail links, including easy access to the M3, makes it a convenient base for commuters.
There’s a definite community feel, with active residents’ groups, schools, sports clubs and community facilities serving a socially mixed population; local shops and services cater to everyday needs while larger employment and retail hubs in Basingstoke are close by. Historically the ward expanded alongside the town’s post-war growth, and today it reflects a practical suburban character with modest industry, neighbourhood amenities and accessible open space.
Postcode districts covering South Ham
Most populated places nearby
- Reading 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Basingstoke 1 mile1.6 km
- Woking 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Bracknell 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Guildford 23.6 miles38 km
- Maidenhead 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Aldershot 15.5 miles25 km
- Farnborough 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Eastleigh 21.5 miles34.7 km
- Eastleigh Town 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Winchester 16 miles25.7 km
- Andover 16.2 miles26.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Kempshott & Buckskin Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Basingstoke Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Brookvale & Kings Furlong Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Brighton Hill Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Eastrop & Grove Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Cliddesden Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Winklebury & Manydown Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Rooksdown Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Hatch Warren & Beggarwood Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Norden Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Popley Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Farleigh Wallop Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
Example postcodes in South Ham
RG22 6SR, RG22 6DX, RG22 6PA, RG22 6QG, RG22 6AT, RG22 6EA, RG22 6BD, RG22 6QP, RG22 6JR … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 23.6 miles38 km
- London Heathrow Airport 32.1 miles51.6 km
- Basingstoke Railway Station 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Bramley 5.6 miles9 km
Hotels near South Ham Ad
- Audleys Wood Hotel 4 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Arlan House Hotel 4 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Village Hotel Basingstoke 4 2 miles3.1 km
- Oakley Hall Hotel 4 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Red Lion Hotel 1.4 miles2.3 km
- George & Dragon Country House Hotel 4 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Hampshire Court Hotel & Spa 4 3.2 miles5.1 km
- The Beach Arms by Innkeeper's Collection 3 3.3 miles5.3 km
- The New Inn 8.6 miles13.9 km
- The White Hart by Innkeeper's Collection 3 7 miles11.2 km
Schools in South Ham
- Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School Secondary
- Limington House School Special
- Park View Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Milestones Museum 0.7 miles1.1 km
- The Vyne Historic site 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Oakley Hall Estate 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Mortimer Lodge Estate 8.1 miles13 km
- Mortimer House Estate 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Aldermaston Court Estate 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Dogmersfield House Estate 9.4 miles15.1 km
- The Grange Country house 10 miles16.1 km
- Sulhampstead House Estate 11.2 miles18.1 km
- Newbury Racecourse Recreation 12.3 miles19.9 km
- Madejski Stadium Stadium 12.8 miles20.6 km
- The Farnum Museum Museum 13.8 miles22.3 km