Ward in East Hampshire, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 50.914, -1 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 70 13 |
Horndean Kings & Blendworth sits on the northern fringe of Hampshire, combining the suburban spread of Horndean with smaller villages such as Blendworth. The ward benefits from a semi-rural setting with rolling chalk downland nearby and easy access to the open space of the Queen Elizabeth Country Park and the higher slopes of Butser Hill, which give the area a countryside feel despite its proximity to larger towns.
Locally the character is a mix of commuter housing, village cottages, small shops, pubs and active community groups; many residents work in nearby centres but there is a noticeable farming and historic fabric to parts of the ward. Social life tends to revolve around village halls, schools and sports clubs, and the area’s history is still visible in hedged lanes and older buildings that hint at agricultural roots.
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