Hawkedon is a residential ward within the borough of Wokingham in Berkshire, characterised by a mix of post‑war and more recent housing, local shops, schools and small green spaces. Its proximity to commuter routes and rail links makes Reading and central London readily accessible, which contributes to its appeal for families and commuters.
The area still shows traces of a rural past in hedgerows and nearby countryside, and community life is driven by local clubs, schools and residents’ associations rather than a large commercial centre; economically it is therefore largely residential, supported by independent traders and local services.
Postcode districts covering Hawkedon
Most populated places nearby
- Reading 3.1 miles
- Slough 14.7 miles
- High Wycombe 15.6 miles
- Basingstoke 13.8 miles
- Woking 16.7 miles
- Bracknell 7.1 miles
- Guildford 19.7 miles
- Maidenhead 10.2 miles
- Hounslow 24.5 miles
- Aldershot 14.4 miles
- Farnborough 11.5 miles
- Esher 24.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Hillside Ward 0.5 miles
- Earley Parish 0.8 miles
- South Lake Ward 1.3 miles
- Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates Ward 1.3 miles
- Sindlesham Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Winnersh Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Church Ward 1.7 miles
- Park Ward 1.7 miles
- Woodley Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Arborfield Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Redlands Ward 1.9 miles
- Loddon Ward 2 miles
Example postcodes in Hawkedon
RG6 4JN, RG6 3XF, RG6 4EG, RG6 4BA, RG6 4NZ, RG6 4HB, RG6 3AL, RG6 4JT, RG6 4DX … See all
Transport links
- London Heathrow Airport 20 miles
- London Gatwick Airport 37.1 miles
- Earley Railway Station 0.8 miles
- Winnersh Triangle Railway Station 1.3 miles
Hotels near Hawkedon Ad
- The Market House 2.9 miles
- Voco Reading 4 2.9 miles
- Crowne Plaza Reading East 4 1.4 miles
- Hilton Reading Hotel 4 2.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Reading South M4 Jct11 4 2.4 miles
- Pentahotel Reading 4 3.2 miles
- The Roseate Reading 5 2.9 miles
- Reading Budget Apartments 2.2 miles
- Malmaison Reading 4 3.1 miles
- The Mill House 3 3.9 miles
Schools in Hawkedon
- Hawkedon Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- University of Reading University 1.4 miles
- Madejski Stadium Stadium 2.9 miles
- Crowsley Park Estate 6.2 miles
- Sulhampstead House Estate 6.5 miles
- Mortimer House Estate 6.6 miles
- Mortimer Lodge Estate 7.2 miles
- Medmenham Abbey Historic site 8.9 miles
- Ascot Racecourse Recreation 10.3 miles
- Aldermaston Court Estate 10.5 miles
- The Vyne Historic site 11.3 miles
- Sunninghill Park Estate 11.5 miles
- Swyncombe House Estate 12.3 miles