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 miles
- Basingstoke 1 mile
- Woking 23.4 miles
- Bracknell 18.9 miles
- Guildford 23.6 miles
- Maidenhead 24.6 miles
- Aldershot 15.5 miles
- Farnborough 15.3 miles
- Eastleigh 21.5 miles
- Eastleigh Town 23.1 miles
- Winchester 16 miles
- Andover 16.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Kempshott & Buckskin Ward 0.9 miles
- Basingstoke Built-up area 1 mile
- Brookvale & Kings Furlong Ward 1 mile
- Brighton Hill Ward 1 mile
- Eastrop & Grove Ward 1.2 miles
- Cliddesden Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Winklebury & Manydown Ward 1.6 miles
- Rooksdown Parish 1.6 miles
- Hatch Warren & Beggarwood Ward 1.8 miles
- Norden Ward 1.9 miles
- Popley Ward 2.3 miles
- Farleigh Wallop Parish 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in South Ham
RG22 6DT, RG22 6TT, RG22 6HE, RG22 6EH, RG22 6TY, RG22 6HD, RG22 6PX, RG22 6LA, RG22 6RT … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 23.6 miles
- London Heathrow Airport 32.1 miles
- Basingstoke Railway Station 1.5 miles
- Bramley 5.6 miles
Hotels near South Ham Ad
- Audleys Wood Hotel 4 1.8 miles
- Arlan House Hotel 4 1.5 miles
- Village Hotel Basingstoke 4 2 miles
- Oakley Hall Hotel 4 3.7 miles
- Red Lion Hotel 3 1.4 miles
- Hampshire Court Hotel & Spa 4 3.2 miles
- George & Dragon Country House Hotel 4 5.7 miles
- The Beach Arms by Innkeeper's Collection 3 3.3 miles
- The New Inn 8.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Basingstoke 4 1.6 miles
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 miles
- The Vyne Historic site 3.6 miles
- Oakley Hall Estate 3.6 miles
- Mortimer Lodge Estate 8.1 miles
- Mortimer House Estate 8.4 miles
- Aldermaston Court Estate 8.8 miles
- Dogmersfield House Estate 9.4 miles
- The Grange Country house 10 miles
- Sulhampstead House Estate 11.2 miles
- Newbury Racecourse Recreation 12.3 miles
- Madejski Stadium Stadium 12.8 miles
- The Farnum Museum Museum 13.8 miles