Harpsden
Parish in South Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.518, -0.919 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 75 80 |
| Dialling code: | 01491 (Henley-on-Thames) |
Harpsden is a small, largely rural parish in South Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, sitting just south of Henley-on-Thames on the scarp of the Chiltern Hills. The landscape is a mix of farmland and ancient beech woodlands, including the well-regarded Harpsden Wood, and it looks down towards the River Thames valley, making it popular with walkers and nature lovers. Much of the surrounding countryside forms part of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, giving the area a strong sense of tranquillity and scenic value.
The village has medieval roots and a quiet, residential character with a number of historic houses and traditional buildings; economically it leans on agriculture, local services and commuters travelling to nearby towns and to London. Socially and culturally it has close ties with Henley-on-Thames - notably the town’s rowing and community events - and retains a small‑community feel despite its convenient connections and attractive countryside setting.
Postcode districts covering Harpsden
Most populated places nearby
- Reading 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Slough 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Oxford 21.5 miles34.6 km
- High Wycombe 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Watford 24.1 miles38.7 km
- Basingstoke 19.2 miles30.8 km
- Woking 20.5 miles33 km
- Bracknell 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Aylesbury 21.2 miles34.2 km
- Guildford 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Maidenhead 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Hounslow 24.7 miles39.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Binfield Heath Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Lower Shiplake Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Henley-on-Thames Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Shiplake Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Rotherfield Greys Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Eye and Dunsden Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Wargrave Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Rotherfield Peppard Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Remenham Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Play Hatch Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Sonning Common Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Chalkhouse Green Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Harpsden
RG9 4JE, RG9 4FN, RG9 4HQ, RG9 4AE, RG9 4AR, RG9 4AY, RG9 4HX, RG9 4HY, RG9 4JD … See all
Transport links
- London Heathrow Airport 20.2 miles32.5 km
- Luton Airport 34.2 miles55 km
- Henley-on-Thames Railway Station 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Shiplake Railway Station 1.6 miles2.6 km
Hotels near Harpsden Ad
- The Relais Henley 4 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Henley-on-Thames 4 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Leander Club 4 1.6 miles2.7 km
- Rioshouse Henley 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Hurley House Hotel 5 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Greenlands Hotel 4 3.5 miles5.7 km
- The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire 4 2.9 miles4.7 km
- The Market House 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Malmaison Reading 4 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Pentahotel Reading 4 5 miles8.1 km
Local points of interest
- Crowsley Park Estate 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Medmenham Abbey Historic site 4.1 miles6.6 km
- University of Reading University 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Swyncombe House Estate 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Madejski Stadium Stadium 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Adams Park Stadium 9.3 miles15 km
- Sulhampstead House Estate 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Chiltern Hills Hill 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Bradenham Manor Historic site 11.5 miles18.4 km
- Mortimer House Estate 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Mortimer Lodge Estate 11.8 miles19.1 km
- Windsor Racecourse Recreation 12.5 miles20.2 km