Compton
Parish in West Berkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.516, -1.251 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 52 79 |
| Population: | 1,571 |
| Dialling code: | 01635 (Newbury) |
Compton is a small, rural parish in West Berkshire, England, tucked into the shallow valley of the River Pang at the foot of the Berkshire Downs. The village retains a mix of historic buildings and traditional cottages beside a chalk stream, and the surrounding downland attracts walkers and wildlife enthusiasts.
Locally the economy is still largely agricultural with notable equestrian activity and a handful of small businesses, while proximity to Newbury and the M4 makes it popular with commuters. Community life is focused on the village hall and occasional fêtes, and the area’s listed buildings and pastoral landscape reflect centuries of rural history.
Postcode districts covering Compton
Most populated places nearby
- Reading 12.5 miles
- Swindon 23.4 miles
- Oxford 16.4 miles
- High Wycombe 22.9 miles
- Basingstoke 18.7 miles
- Bracknell 22.6 miles
- Maidenhead 22.5 miles
- Andover 23.2 miles
- Wokingham 19.2 miles
- Fleet 24.3 miles
- Abingdon-on-Thames 11 miles
- Newbury 8.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Compton Built-up area 0.2 miles
- Ridgeway Ward 1.3 miles
- East Ilsley Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Aldworth Parish 2.1 miles
- Hampstead Norreys Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Beedon Parish 2.9 miles
- West Ilsley Parish 3.5 miles
- Yattendon Parish 3.8 miles
- Blewbury Built-up area 3.8 miles
- Aston Upthorpe Parish 3.9 miles
- Ashampstead Parish 4 miles
- Hermitage Built-up area 4.2 miles
Example postcodes in Compton
RG20 7RH, RG20 6QX, RG20 6QJ, RG20 7PQ, RG20 6NS, RG20 6NY, RG20 7RJ, RG20 6PU, RG20 7PY … See all
Transport links
- London Heathrow Airport 34.3 miles
- Southampton Airport 39.4 miles
- Goring & Streatley Railway Station 5.1 miles
- Cholsey Railway Station 5.5 miles
Hotels near Compton Ad
- The Royal Oak, Yattendon 4 3.9 miles
- Ashbrook Lets 4 3.5 miles
- Ferrymans Cottage 5 miles
- The Swan at Streatley 4 4.7 miles
- Plum Pudding 8 miles
- The Coat and Bear 4 8.7 miles
- The Vineyard Hotel & Spa 5 8.7 miles
- The Springs Resort & Golf Club 7 miles
- Queens Arms 4 9.8 miles
- Donnington Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa 4 7.2 miles
Schools in Compton
- Compton C.E. Primary School Primary
- The Downs School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Didcot Railway Centre Museum 6.7 miles
- Newbury Racecourse Recreation 8.7 miles
- Aldermaston Court Estate 10.2 miles
- Sulhampstead House Estate 10.5 miles
- Swyncombe House Estate 12.2 miles
- Crowsley Park Estate 13 miles
- Madejski Stadium Stadium 13.3 miles
- Mortimer Lodge Estate 13.5 miles
- Kassam Stadium Stadium 14 miles
- Mortimer House Estate 14 miles
- University of Reading University 14.2 miles
- The Vyne Historic site 16.1 miles