Brimpton
Parish in West Berkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.376, -1.198 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 55 64 |
| Population: | 325 |
| Dialling code: | 01635 (Newbury) |
Brimpton is a small village and civil parish in West Berkshire, tucked into the gentle farmland of the Kennet valley between Reading and Newbury. The village sits near the River Kennet and enjoys the rolling chalk and clay landscape of the area, with broad hedgerows, small woods and some old gravel pits that now support wildlife and walking routes; the M4 corridor is easily accessible, making the village popular with commuters.
Historically it has a quietly rural character, with a parish church, St Peter's Church, and a mix of brick and thatched cottages reflecting its long settlement. Local life revolves around village institutions such as the hall and sports clubs, agriculture still plays a part in the local economy, and nearby employers (including facilities at Aldermaston) and towns provide work and services, giving the place a blend of traditional village community and modern commuting links.
Postcode districts covering Brimpton
Most populated places nearby
- Reading 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Basingstoke 9 miles14.4 km
- Bracknell 19.2 miles31 km
- Maidenhead 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Aldershot 21 miles33.8 km
- Farnborough 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Winchester 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Andover 16.7 miles27 km
- Wokingham 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Fleet 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Abingdon-on-Thames 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Farnham 21.1 miles33.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Brimpton Built-up area 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Brimpton Common Built-up area 1 mile1.7 km
- Wasing Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Ashford Hill Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Midgham Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Woolhampton Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Aldermaston Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Ashford Hill with Headley Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Baughurst Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham Ward 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Thatcham Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Tadley Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Brimpton
RG7 4GY, RG7 4SR, RG7 4TJ, RG7 4JZ, RG7 4SY, RG19 8ED, RG7 4RD, RG7 4NE, RG7 4RU … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 30.2 miles48.7 km
- London Heathrow Airport 32.6 miles52.5 km
- Midgham Railway Station 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Thatcham Railway Station 2.3 miles3.7 km
Hotels near Brimpton Ad
- George & Dragon Country House Hotel 4 3.5 miles5.7 km
- The Coat and Bear 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Mercure Newbury West Grange Hotel 4 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Holiday Inn Reading West 4 3.5 miles5.7 km
- The Royal Oak, Yattendon 4 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Sandford Springs Hotel & Golf Club 4 3.9 miles6.3 km
- The Vineyard Hotel & Spa 5 7.7 miles12.3 km
- The Furze Bush Inn 8.4 miles13.6 km
- The Lodge 3 5 miles8.1 km
- Oakley Hall Hotel 4 9 miles14.4 km
Schools in Brimpton
- Brimpton C.E. Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Aldermaston Court Estate 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Newbury Racecourse Recreation 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Sulhampstead House Estate 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Mortimer Lodge Estate 6.4 miles10.3 km
- The Vyne Historic site 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Mortimer House Estate 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Milestones Museum 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Oakley Hall Estate 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Madejski Stadium Stadium 9.8 miles15.8 km
- University of Reading University 11.8 miles19 km
- Crowsley Park Estate 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Dogmersfield House Estate 15.5 miles25 km