The combined settlements of Blackwater and Hawley sit on the northern edge of Hart in Hampshire, England, where the urban fringe meets heathland and the winding course of the Blackwater Valley. The area feels more village than town, with pockets of countryside, common land and small lakes providing popular local walks and wildlife interest while being close to larger centres such as Camberley and Farnborough.
Historically a modest rural settlement that grew with transport and 20th‑century housing, the communities now have a mix of long‑standing residents and commuters enjoying good road and rail links into London. Local life leans on village halls, pubs and small businesses, and leisure activities - from walking and birdwatching to community events - reflect the blend of suburban convenience and accessible countryside.
Postcode districts covering Blackwater and Hawley
Most populated places nearby
- Reading 11.8 miles19 km
- Slough 16.1 miles25.9 km
- High Wycombe 21.5 miles34.7 km
- Basingstoke 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Woking 9.5 miles15.4 km
- Bracknell 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Guildford 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Maidenhead 14 miles22.6 km
- Hounslow 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Aldershot 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Farnborough 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Esher 19.1 miles30.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Minley Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Hawley Built-up area 1 mile1.7 km
- Blackwater Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Fernhill Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Yateley East Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- St. John's Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Yateley Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- West Heath Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Yateley West Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Cherrywood Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- St. Michaels Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Sandhurst Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
Example postcodes in Blackwater and Hawley
GU17 9FL, GU17 9DQ, GU17 0LX, GU17 0AG, GU17 0PH, GU17 9HE, GU17 9BB, GU17 9DE, GU17 9BH … See all
Transport links
- London Heathrow Airport 18.2 miles29.3 km
- London Gatwick Airport 29.2 miles47.1 km
- Blackwater Railway Station 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Sandhurst Railway Station 1.9 miles3 km
Hotels in Blackwater and Hawley Ad
Schools in Blackwater and Hawley
- Hawley Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Farnborough Air Sciences Trust Museum Museum 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Aldershot Military Museum Museum 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Recreation Ground Stadium 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Dogmersfield House Estate 6.4 miles10.3 km
- The Farnum Museum Museum 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Waverley Abbey Archaeological site 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Ascot Racecourse Recreation 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Britty Wood Forest 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Sunningdale Park Estate 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Sunninghill Park Estate 9.4 miles15.1 km
- University of Reading University 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Mortimer House Estate 10.5 miles16.9 km