Hampton
Ward in Herefordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.193, -2.614 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SO 58 55 |
| Dialling code: | 01885 (Pencombe) |
Hampton is an electoral ward in the county of Herefordshire, England, covering a stretch of rolling countryside made up of small villages, hamlets and farmland. The landscape is typical of the county, with hedgerows, pasture and pockets of orchards and timber‑framed cottages, and the built environment still reflects a long agricultural past with historic parish churches and listed farmsteads scattered through the ward.
Locally the economy is driven by farming, small businesses and rural services, with many people commuting to nearby market towns for work. Community life centres on village halls, pubs and annual events such as fetes and harvest celebrations, and the ward is represented on Herefordshire Council for local planning and services, keeping a distinctly rural, community‑oriented character.
Postcode districts covering Hampton
Most populated places nearby
- Worcester 17.1 miles
- Hereford 10.3 miles
- Kidderminster 20.1 miles
- Great Malvern 13.7 miles
- Droitwich Spa 20.1 miles
- Stourport-on-Severn 17.6 miles
- Tewkesbury 24.3 miles
- Bridgnorth 24.9 miles
- Leominster 6.2 miles
- Ross-on-Wye 19.3 miles
- Ludlow 12.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Pencombe with Grendon Warren Parish 1.4 miles
- Grendon Bishop Parish 1.4 miles
- Humber Parish 1.5 miles
- Docklow and Hampton Wafer Parish 1.9 miles
- Hatfield and Newhampton Parish 2.3 miles
- Bredenbury Parish 2.5 miles
- Wacton Parish 2.9 miles
- Little Cowarne Parish 2.9 miles
- Pudlestone Parish 3.2 miles
- Ford and Stoke Prior Parish 3.3 miles
- Bromyard West Ward 3.4 miles
- Bromyard and Winslow Parish 3.4 miles
Example postcodes in Hampton
HR1 3LD, HR6 0RT, HR6 0QX, HR1 3JR, HR1 3JU, HR7 4RQ, HR7 4RJ, HR1 3LA, HR6 0QE … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 40.8 miles
- Bristol Airport 56.2 miles
- Leominster Railway Station 5.4 miles
- Hereford Railway Station 9.9 miles
Hotels near Hampton Ad
- The Falcon Hotel 2 4.6 miles
- The Baiting House 4 8.1 miles
- Wheatsheaf Inn 8.2 miles
- The Bridge 8.3 miles
- The Godwins 8.8 miles
- Aylestone Court Hotel 9.9 miles
Schools in Hampton
- Pencombe C of E Primary School Primary
- St Michael's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Easton Court Estate 8.6 miles
- Hereford Racecourse Recreation 9.6 miles
- Edgar Street Stadium 10.1 miles
- Croft Ambrey Archaeological site 11.3 miles
- Rotherwas Estate 11.4 miles
- Witley Court Historic site 12.3 miles
- Hoar Wood Forest 13.5 miles
- Elgar Birthplace Museum Museum 14 miles
- Ludlow Racecourse Recreation 15 miles
- Flits National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 15.3 miles
- Clee Hills Hill 15.6 miles
- University of Worcester University 15.8 miles