North Town is an electoral ward in the borough of Rushmoor in Hampshire, occupying a largely residential pocket to the north of Farnborough town centre. The area mixes Victorian terraces and post‑war suburban housing with small shopping parades, parks and local green spaces; it sits close to local rail connections such as Farnborough North and Farnborough (Main) and to Farnborough Airport, making it convenient for commuters and regional travel.
Historically the neighbourhood has been shaped by the military and aviation industries nearby - the growth of Aldershot as a garrison town and the presence of the Royal Aircraft Establishment left a clear imprint on local streets and employment. Today it’s a mixed, community‑focused ward with schools, community centres and small businesses; many residents commute into London or other regional centres, while events tied to the town’s aviation heritage, such as the Farnborough Airshow, continue to influence local identity.
Postcode districts covering North Town
Most populated places nearby
- Reading 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Slough 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Basingstoke 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Woking 8.1 miles13 km
- Bracknell 11.2 miles17.9 km
- Guildford 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Maidenhead 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Hounslow 22.4 miles36.1 km
- Aldershot 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Farnborough 3.1 miles5 km
- Esher 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Reigate 23 miles37.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Aldershot Built-up area 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Aldershot Park Ward 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Wellington Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Manor Park Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Ash Wharf Ward 1 mile1.5 km
- Ash South Ward 1 mile1.7 km
- Ash Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Ash and Ash Vale Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Tongham Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Rowhill Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Ash Green Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Ash Vale Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
Example postcodes in North Town
GU12 4PP, GU12 4RS, GU12 4UX, GU12 4SW, GU12 4QB, GU12 4UJ, GU12 4PN, GU12 4HF, GU12 4RH … See all
Transport links
- London Heathrow Airport 19.7 miles31.6 km
- London Gatwick Airport 25.2 miles40.6 km
- Aldershot Railway Station 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Ash Railway Station 1.3 miles2 km
Hotels near North Town Ad
- Aviator Farnborough 4 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Holiday Inn Farnborough 4 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express Fleet 3 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Bush Hotel Farnham 4 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Village Hotel Farnborough 4 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire 5 6.4 miles10.3 km
- The Withies Inn 5 5.8 miles9.3 km
- The Stag on the River 4 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Hogs Back Hotel & Spa 3 1.8 miles2.9 km
- The Ely Hotel by Greene King Inns 4 6.2 miles10 km
Schools in North Town
- Alderwood School All ages
Local points of interest
- Recreation Ground Stadium 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Aldershot Military Museum Museum 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Farnborough Air Sciences Trust Museum Museum 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Waverley Abbey Archaeological site 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Britty Wood Forest 3.7 miles5.9 km
- The Farnum Museum Museum 3.7 miles5.9 km
- university of surrey University 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Dogmersfield House Estate 6.8 miles11 km
- Foxall Wood Forest 8 miles12.9 km
- Kingfield Stadium Stadium 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Jamia Ahmadiyya UK College 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Sunningdale Park Estate 11.4 miles18.4 km