Brimpton Common
Built-up area in West Berkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.364, -1.185 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 56 63 |
| Dialling code: | 01635 (Newbury) |
Brimpton Common is a small, tranquil settlement in the parish of Brimpton in West Berkshire, England. It sits amid farmland and patches of mixed woodland on the edge of the Kennet Valley, a short drive from the market towns of Newbury and Reading, and is characterised by its low-density ribbon of cottages, hedgerows and open common land.
Historically the area grew from common grazing and small-scale agriculture and that rural legacy still shapes local life: you’ll find working farms, country lanes and public footpaths popular with walkers. Today it remains largely residential and rural in character, with many residents commuting to nearby towns while local cultural life centres on parish activities and the landscape itself rather than large commercial amenities.
Postcode districts covering Brimpton Common
Most populated places nearby
- Reading 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Basingstoke 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Bracknell 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Maidenhead 22.4 miles36 km
- Aldershot 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Farnborough 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Winchester 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Andover 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Wokingham 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Fleet 16 miles25.8 km
- Abingdon-on-Thames 21.8 miles35.2 km
- Farnham 20.1 miles32.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Baughurst Built-up area 1 mile1.7 km
- Ashford Hill Built-up area 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Wasing Parish 1.2 miles2 km
- Brimpton Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Aldermaston Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Ashford Hill with Headley Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Tadley Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Woolhampton Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Midgham Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Tadley & Pamber Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Old Warren Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham Ward 3.1 miles5.1 km
Example postcodes in Brimpton Common
RG7 4AY, RG7 4RT, RG7 4RF, RG7 4RX, RG7 4RL, RG7 4RY, RG7 4RS, RG7 4RN, RG7 4RW … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 29.5 miles47.5 km
- London Heathrow Airport 32.2 miles51.9 km
- Midgham Railway Station 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Thatcham Railway Station 3.3 miles5.3 km
Hotels near Brimpton Common Ad
- George & Dragon Country House Hotel 4 2.7 miles4.3 km
- The Coat and Bear 4 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Holiday Inn Reading West 4 3.7 miles6 km
- Mercure Newbury West Grange Hotel 4 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Sandford Springs Hotel & Golf Club 4 3.3 miles5.4 km
- The Royal Oak, Yattendon 4 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Oakley Hall Hotel 4 8.1 miles13.1 km
- The Vineyard Hotel & Spa 5 8.5 miles13.7 km
- The New Inn 9.9 miles15.9 km
- The Furze Bush Inn 9 miles14.4 km
Local points of interest
- Aldermaston Court Estate 2 miles3.2 km
- Newbury Racecourse Recreation 5.4 miles8.7 km
- The Vyne Historic site 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Mortimer Lodge Estate 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Sulhampstead House Estate 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Mortimer House Estate 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Milestones Museum 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Oakley Hall Estate 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Madejski Stadium Stadium 9.6 miles15.5 km
- University of Reading University 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Dogmersfield House Estate 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Crowsley Park Estate 14.6 miles23.5 km