The ward covers the three adjacent villages of Twyford, Ruscombe and Hurst within the borough of Wokingham in Berkshire, lying a short drive east of Reading and within easy commuting distance of London. It combines suburban streets and a compact high street in Twyford with surrounding agricultural land and riverside meadows along the River Loddon, so local life mixes independent shops, small businesses and countryside pursuits.
There are clear historic roots here, with medieval churches and a number of listed buildings giving the villages a villagey charm, while community life centres on village halls, pubs, fetes and active local societies. Demographically the area is a blend of commuters, families and long‑standing residents, and residents often cite the mix of good schools, green walking routes and a quiet village atmosphere as the ward’s main attractions.
Postcode districts covering Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst
Most populated places nearby
- Reading 6.2 miles10 km
- Slough 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Harrow 23.6 miles38 km
- High Wycombe 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Watford 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Basingstoke 17.4 miles27.9 km
- Woking 15 miles24.2 km
- Bracknell 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Aylesbury 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Guildford 18.6 miles30 km
- Maidenhead 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Hounslow 20.9 miles33.7 km
Neighbouring places
- St. Nicholas, Hurst Parish 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Hurst Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Shurlock Row Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- West End Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Ruscombe Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Twyford Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Loddon Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Waltham St. Lawrence Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Winnersh Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Charvil Built-up area 2.5 miles3.9 km
- Woodley Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Hare Hatch Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst
RG10 9RU, RG10 9PR, RG10 9NB, RG10 9PS, RG10 0TH, RG10 0BN, RG10 0DH, RG10 9EF, RG40 5QY … See all
Transport links
- London Heathrow Airport 16.5 miles26.5 km
- London Gatwick Airport 35.2 miles56.7 km
- Twyford Railway Station 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Winnersh Railway Station 2.4 miles3.9 km
Hotels near Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst Ad
- The Coppid Beech Hotel 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Stirrups Hotel 3 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Hurley House Hotel 5 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Crowne Plaza Reading East 4 2.5 miles4 km
- The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Cantley House Hotel 4 2.4 miles3.9 km
- The Emmbrook Inn Hotel 4 2.5 miles3.9 km
- The Royal Foresters 4 6.4 miles10.3 km
- The Market House 5.6 miles9.1 km
- The Relais Henley 4 6.3 miles10.1 km
Schools in Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst
- Dolphin School Independent - all ages
- Polehampton C of E Infant School Primary
- Polehampton C of E Junior School Primary
- St Nicholas C of E Primary, Hurst Primary
- The Colleton Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- University of Reading University 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Medmenham Abbey Historic site 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Crowsley Park Estate 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Madejski Stadium Stadium 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Ascot Racecourse Recreation 7.4 miles12 km
- Sunninghill Park Estate 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Windsor Racecourse Recreation 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Sunningdale Park Estate 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Sulhampstead House Estate 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Frogmore House Estate 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Mortimer House Estate 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Mortimer Lodge Estate 11 miles17.7 km