Ropley
Parish in East Hampshire, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.087, -1.071 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SU 65 32 |
| Population: | 477 |
| Dialling code: | 01420 (Alton) |
Ropley is a village and civil parish in East Hampshire, Hampshire, England, set in rolling downland and mixed woodland between Alton and New Alresford. The settlement and surrounding hamlets such as Ropley Dean and Ropley Mill retain a strong rural character, with timber‑framed and flint cottages, a historic parish church and a conservation‑minded community.
It’s well known to visitors for the preserved Mid Hants Railway - the heritage Watercress Line - whose restored station and locomotive works at Ropley attracts steam enthusiasts. Local life is still shaped by farming and small businesses, village events and good links to nearby towns, giving the place a blend of historic charm and contemporary rural living.
Postcode districts covering Ropley
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Portsmouth 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Basingstoke 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Guildford 24.2 miles39 km
- Gosport 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Waterlooville 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Aldershot 17.4 miles28.1 km
- Farnborough 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Fareham 17 miles27.3 km
- Eastleigh 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Eastleigh Town 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Winchester 10.9 miles17.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Ropley Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Monkwood Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Soldridge Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Four Marks Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- West Tisted Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Bighton Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Gundleton Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Four Marks & Medstead Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Bishop's Sutton Built-up area 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Medstead Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Ropley, Hawkley & Hangers Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
- East Tisted Parish 3.1 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Ropley
SO24 0DD, SO24 0ER, SO24 0BU, SO24 0BH, SO24 0FD, GU34 5JB, SO24 0EE, SO24 0DL, GU34 5JD … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 15.6 miles25.1 km
- London Heathrow Airport 37.5 miles60.4 km
- Ropley Railway Station 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Medstead and Four Marks Station 2.1 miles3.4 km
Hotels near Ropley Ad
- The Swan Hotel, Alresford 3 4 miles6.4 km
- The Angel Hotel 2.7 miles4.3 km
- The Hawkley Inn 6.2 miles10 km
- The Nest Hotel & Restaurant 3 9.2 miles14.8 km
- The Market Hotel 5 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Alton House Hotel 3 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Wheatsheaf Hotel by Greene King Inns 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Wheatsheaf by Chef & Brewer Collection 3 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Days Inn Winchester 3 8.2 miles13.2 km
Schools in Ropley
- Ropley C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- The Grange Country house 6 miles9.7 km
- Roman wall Archaeological site 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Pitt Manor Estate 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Cairn Wood Forest 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Borden Wood Forest 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Jungle Wood Forest 12 miles19.4 km
- Milestones Museum 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Oakley Hall Estate 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Forest of Bere Forest 13 miles21 km
- Dogmersfield House Estate 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Southwick House Estate 14.1 miles22.8 km
- The Farnum Museum Museum 14.5 miles23.3 km