Finchampstead is a semi-rural electoral ward in the borough of Wokingham, set within Berkshire countryside a short drive from the larger towns of Reading and commuter routes into London. The area mixes village streets and more modern housing with extensive patches of heathland and woodland, including popular green spaces such as California Country Park and the Finchampstead Ridges, which attract walkers, birdwatchers and families.
Locally the ward retains a strong village identity: a parish church, village pubs and active community groups sit alongside an economy shaped by commuters and small local businesses. Historically agricultural, the area has evolved into a relatively affluent residential spot with regular community events, good schools and easy access to outdoor recreation, making it a desirable balance of countryside and convenience.
Postcode districts covering Finchampstead
Most populated places nearby
- Reading 7.5 miles12 km
- Slough 14.5 miles23.4 km
- High Wycombe 18.2 miles29.2 km
- Basingstoke 13 miles20.9 km
- Woking 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Bracknell 5 miles8 km
- Guildford 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Maidenhead 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Hounslow 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Aldershot 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Farnborough 6.9 miles11 km
- Esher 21 miles33.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Finchampstead Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Eversley Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Barkham Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Wokingham Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Eversley Cross Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Evendons Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Arborfield Garrison Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Eversley Centre Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Barkham & Arborfield Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Wokingham Without Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Gardeners Green Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Chapel Green Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
Example postcodes in Finchampstead
RG40 3SY, RG40 3QF, RG40 4NY, RG40 3SQ, RG40 4YA, RG40 3QE, RG40 3NJ, RG40 4DZ, RG40 3QD … See all
Transport links
- London Heathrow Airport 18.4 miles29.6 km
- London Gatwick Airport 32.9 miles53 km
- Crowthorne Railway Station 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Wokingham Railway Station 2.6 miles4.1 km
Hotels near Finchampstead Ad
- The New Inn 5.3 miles8.6 km
- The Coppid Beech Hotel 4 4 miles6.4 km
- The Ely Hotel by Greene King Inns 4 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Dial House Hotel 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Holiday Inn Express Fleet 3 6.6 miles10.7 km
- The Elvetham Hotel 4 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Easthampstead Park 4 3.3 miles5.3 km
- The Mill House 3 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Stirrups Hotel 3 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Aviator Farnborough 4 7.9 miles12.7 km
Schools in Finchampstead
- Finchampstead C of E VA Primary School Primary
- Gorse Ride Infants' School Primary
- Gorse Ride Junior School Primary
- Nine Mile Ride Primary School Primary
- Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery Independent - primary
Local points of interest
- University of Reading University 6 miles9.6 km
- Madejski Stadium Stadium 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Farnborough Air Sciences Trust Museum Museum 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Mortimer House Estate 7.7 miles12.5 km
- Ascot Racecourse Recreation 8.1 miles13 km
- Mortimer Lodge Estate 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Aldershot Military Museum Museum 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Dogmersfield House Estate 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Sunninghill Park Estate 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Sulhampstead House Estate 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Sunningdale Park Estate 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Recreation Ground Stadium 9.7 miles15.6 km