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 miles
- Slough 10.9 miles
- Harrow 23.6 miles
- High Wycombe 12.6 miles
- Watford 23.2 miles
- Basingstoke 17.4 miles
- Woking 15 miles
- Bracknell 4.7 miles
- Aylesbury 24.7 miles
- Guildford 18.6 miles
- Maidenhead 6.4 miles
- Hounslow 20.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- St. Nicholas, Hurst Parish 0.7 miles
- Hurst Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Shurlock Row Built-up area 1.5 miles
- West End Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Ruscombe Parish 1.6 miles
- Twyford Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Loddon Ward 2.2 miles
- Waltham St. Lawrence Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Winnersh Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Charvil Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Woodley Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Hare Hatch Built-up area 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst
RG10 9EF, RG10 0SN, RG10 0NA, RG40 5PP, RG10 0LU, RG10 9JR, RG10 0EG, RG10 9JJ, RG10 0XR … See all
Transport links
- London Heathrow Airport 16.5 miles
- London Gatwick Airport 35.2 miles
- Twyford Railway Station 1.8 miles
- Winnersh Railway Station 2.4 miles
Hotels near Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst Ad
- The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire 4 3.5 miles
- Crowne Plaza Reading East 4 2.5 miles
- Coppid Beech 4 3.5 miles
- Travelodge Winnersh Triangle 3 2.6 miles
- The Relais Henley 4 6 miles
- The Royal Foresters 4 6.4 miles
- The Baskerville 4 4.3 miles
- Wee Waif 3 2.6 miles
- Stirrups Hotel 3 5.5 miles
- Premier Inn Winnersh 3 2.8 miles
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 miles
- Medmenham Abbey Historic site 6.3 miles
- Crowsley Park Estate 6.4 miles
- Madejski Stadium Stadium 6.6 miles
- Ascot Racecourse Recreation 7.4 miles
- Sunninghill Park Estate 8.5 miles
- Windsor Racecourse Recreation 9.2 miles
- Sunningdale Park Estate 9.6 miles
- Sulhampstead House Estate 10.2 miles
- Frogmore House Estate 10.3 miles
- Mortimer House Estate 10.4 miles
- Mortimer Lodge Estate 11 miles