Built-up area in West Berkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.373, -1.042 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 66 64 |
| Population: | 3,698 |
| Dialling code: | 0118 (Reading) |
Stratfield Mortimer is a village and civil parish in West Berkshire, lying south‑west of Reading and close to the border with Hampshire. Its name hints at history - "Stratfield" suggesting a Roman road and "Mortimer" coming from the medieval Mortimer family who once held the manor - and the parish contains the built‑up Mortimer Common alongside farmland, woods and commons with a network of footpaths.
The village has its own station on the Reading–Basingstoke line, so it functions largely as a commuter community for Reading, Basingstoke and London, while retaining a lively local scene of shops, pubs, a primary school, community groups, sports clubs and annual events. That mix of history, green setting and active social life makes it a popular residential spot in the area.