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 0AD, RG40 5RD, RG40 5SA, RG10 0DA, RG10 0ES, RG10 9LW, RG10 9AR, RG10 9JQ, RG10 9PW … 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 Coppid Beech Hotel 4 3.5 miles
- Stirrups Hotel 3 5.5 miles
- Hurley House Hotel 5 5.8 miles
- Crowne Plaza Reading East 4 2.5 miles
- The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire 4 3.5 miles
- Cantley House Hotel 4 2.4 miles
- The Emmbrook Inn Hotel 4 2.5 miles
- The Royal Foresters 4 6.4 miles
- The Market House 5.6 miles
- The Relais Henley 4 6.3 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