Area Info for East Garston (Berkshire)

East Garston (Berkshire, UK)

East Garston is a small village located in the civil parish of Garston, within the district of West Berkshire, in the county of Berkshire, England. It is situated in the South East region of England, approximately 4 miles south of the town of Hungerford.

Geography and Location

The village lies near the River Lambourn, which flows through the area, contributing to the rural and scenic landscape. East Garston is characterised by its traditional English countryside setting, with a mixture of residential properties, farms, and open fields.

History and Heritage

East Garston has a history that dates back several centuries, with historical records indicating its existence in medieval times. The village has maintained its rural character over the years, with some historical buildings and structures that reflect its heritage.

Community and Amenities

The village has a small, close-knit community. Local amenities are limited within East Garston itself, but nearby towns such as Hungerford provide additional services, shops, and facilities. The area is popular for outdoor activities, including walking and riding, due to its picturesque surroundings.

Transport

East Garston is accessible by road, with connections to larger towns and cities in Berkshire and neighbouring counties. Public transport options are limited, so most residents and visitors rely on private vehicles for travel.

Additional Information

The village is part of the West Berkshire district council area and falls under the jurisdiction of local government authorities responsible for planning, development, and community services. Its rural setting makes it a desirable location for those seeking a peaceful countryside lifestyle.
Education
School
Shefford C.E. Primary School1.76 miles
Wantage Road, Great Shefford, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 7DB
Lambourn C.E. Primary School2.52 miles
Greenways, Lambourn, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 7LJ
Chaddleworth St Andrew's C.E. Primary School3.43 miles
Chaddleworth, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 7DT
Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School3.72 miles
Welford Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8HL
Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School4.17 miles
Common Lane, Brightwalton, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 7BN
Chilton Foliat Church of England Primary School4.79 miles
Stag Hill, Chilton Foliat, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0TF
Baydon St Nicholas Church of England Primary School5.03 miles
Ermin Street, Baydon, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 2JJ
Hungerford Nursery School Centre for Children5.43 miles
22 The Croft, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0HY
Hungerford Primary School5.61 miles
Fairview Road, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0BT
John O'gaunt School6.08 miles
Priory Road, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0AN
St Michael's CofE Aided Primary6.23 miles
Back Lane, Aldbourne, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 2BP
Ramsbury Primary School6.41 miles
Back Lane, Ramsbury, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 2QH
The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School6.48 miles
West Street, Childrey, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9UL
Kintbury St Mary's C.E. Primary School6.49 miles
Gainsborough Avenue, Kintbury, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 9XN
Stockcross C.E. School6.70 miles
Chapel Road, Stockcross, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8LD
St Nicholas CofE Primary School6.87 miles
Sarajac Avenue, East Challow, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9RY
Health
Clinic
Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care - Wantage7.16 miles
4 Post Office Vaults, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 8AT
Specsavers Hearcare - Box - Wantage7.22 miles
1A Grove Street, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7AB
Wantage Health Centre7.84 miles
Mably Way, Grove, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9BN
Wantage Health Centre7.84 miles
Mably Way, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9BN
Specsavers Hearcare - Berkshire - Newbury8.87 miles
42 Northbrook Street, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1DT
Priory Cloisters Newbury9.57 miles
Monks Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7RN
Falkland Surgery9.65 miles
Monks Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7DF
Hillcroft House9.83 miles
Rookes Way, Thatcham,, RG18 3HR
Lower Henwick Farm House9.95 miles
Turnpike Road, Thatcham,, RG18 3AP
Specsavers Hearcare - Berkshire - Thatcham (Medical Practice)11.03 miles
Thatcham Health Centre, Bath Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3HD
Thatcham Medical Practice11.03 miles
Bath Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3HD
Thatcham Health Centre11.03 miles
3 Bath Road, Newbury, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3HD
Cotswold House11.04 miles
Savernake Hospital, London Road, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 3HL
Swindon Intermediate Care Centre11.20 miles
Downs Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 6BW
Victoria Centre11.20 miles
53 Downs Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 6BW
Swindon Renal Unit11.23 miles
Great Western Hospital, Marlborough Road, Swindon, SN3 6BB
GP
Dr Powell Hb & Partners2.32 miles
The Surgery, Bockhampton Road, Lambourn, Newbury, RG17 8PS
Dr P Hetherington & Partners5.43 miles
The Hungerford Surgery, The Croft, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0HY
Ramsbury Surgery5.83 miles
Ramsbury Surgery, Whittonditch Road, Ramsbury, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 2QT
Dr C West and Partners6.44 miles
The Surgery, Newbury Street, Kintbury, Berkshire, RG17 9UX
The Downland Practice at Chieveley7.37 miles
The Surgery, East Lane, Chieveley, Newbury, RG20 8UY
Dr J Robinson And Partners7.84 miles
Newbury Street Practice, The Health Centre, Mably Way, Wantage Oxon, OX12 9BN
Church Street Practice Wantage7.84 miles
Church Street Practice, The Health Centre, Mably Way, Wantage Oxon, OX12 9BN
The Grove Medical Centre8.59 miles
The Grove Medical Centre, 3 Vale Avenue, Grove, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7LU
St Marys Road Surgery8.96 miles
The Surgery, St Mary`s Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1EQ
Northcroft Surgery - Dr Madeline Norman8.97 miles
Northcroft Lane, Newbury, Berks, RG14 1BU
Dr BB Letham & Partners9.34 miles
Eastfield House Surgery, 6 St Johns Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7LW
Old School House Surgery9.59 miles
Old School House Surgery, Church Street, Great Bedwyn Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 3PF
Falkland Surgery9.65 miles
Monks Lane, Newbury, Berks, RG14 7DF
The Downland Practice at Compton9.89 miles
The Surgery, High Street, Compton, Newbury Berks, RG20 6NJ
Wanborough Surgery10.10 miles
Wanborough Surgery, 3-5 Ham Road, Wanborough, Wiltshire, SN4 0DF
Dr C West and Partners10.31 miles
The Surgery, Trade Street, Woolton Hill, Nr Newbury Berks, RG20 9UL
Hospital
Wantage Community Hospital7.34 miles
Garston Lane, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7AS
West Berkshire Community Hospital9.89 miles
London Road,, Benham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3AS
Savernake Hospital11.04 miles
General Hospital, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 3HL
The Great Western Hospital11.23 miles
Marlborough Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 6BB
Didcot Community Hospital12.25 miles
Wantage Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0AG
BMI The Ridgeway Hospital13.46 miles
Moormead Road, Wroughton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 9DD
Abingdon Community Hospital14.56 miles
Marcham Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1AG
Wallingford Community Hospital16.68 miles
Reading Road, Reading Road, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 9DU
Andover War Memorial Hospital18.97 miles
Charlton Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3LB
Fairford Hospital19.81 miles
The Croft,, GL7 4BB
Prospect Park Hospital20.15 miles
Honey End Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4EJ
Witney Community Hospital20.55 miles
Welch Way, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6JJ
Warneford Hospital21.09 miles
Warneford Lane, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7JX
Churchill Hospital21.24 miles
Old Road, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7LE
Parklands Hospital21.30 miles
Aldermaston Road,, RG24 9RH
The Berkshire Independent Hospital21.32 miles
Swallowscroft, Wensley Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6UZ
Pharmacy
Broadway Pharmacy2.57 miles
Broadway Pharmacy, Broadway, Lambourn, Berkshire, RG17 8XY
Boots5.36 miles
125 High Street, Hungerford, RG17 0DL
Boots7.19 miles
50-51 Market Place, Wantage, OX12 8AW
Cleggs Pharmacy7.28 miles
Unit 3, Kings Walk, Limborough Road, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9AJ
Downland Pharmacy7.37 miles
The Downland Pharmacy, East Lane, Chieveley, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8UY
Lloydspharmacy7.84 miles
The New Health Centre, Mably Way, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9BN
Bretts Pharmacy8.59 miles
11-12 Millbrook Square, Grove, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7JZ
Day Lewis Plc8.85 miles
12 The Broadway, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1BA
Superdrug Pharmacy8.92 miles
81-82 Northbrook Street, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1AE
Boots8.96 miles
4 - 5 Northbrook Street, Newbury, RG14 1DJ
Boots9.15 miles
82-83 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5EF
Sainsburys Pharmacy9.30 miles
Sainsburys Store, Hectors Way, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5AB
Wash Common Pharmacy9.65 miles
Monks Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7RW
Boots10.02 miles
Unit 10 Newbury Retail Park, Pinchington Lane, Newbury, RG14 7HU
Tesco Pharmacy10.02 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Pinchington Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7HB
Shrivenham Pharmacy10.68 miles
50a High Street, Shrivenham, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 8AA
Leisure
Park
NORTH WESSEX DOWNS4.16 miles
LITTLECOTE HOUSE (Grade II Listed)5.74 miles
ASHDOWN HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)5.97 miles
SNELSMORE COMMON7.01 miles
BENHAM PARK (Grade II Listed)7.59 miles
RAMSBURY MANOR (Grade II Listed)7.67 miles
HAMSTEAD MARSHALL PARK (Grade II Listed)7.76 miles
DONNINGTON GROVE (Grade II Listed)7.78 miles
COMPTON BEAUCHAMP (Grade II Listed)8.07 miles
INKPEN HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)8.20 miles
SHAW HOUSE (Grade II Listed)8.84 miles
SANDLEFORD PRIORY (Grade II Listed)10.54 miles
THATCHAM REED BEDS10.58 miles
TOTTENHAM HOUSE AND SAVERNAKE FOREST (Grade II* Listed)10.72 miles
TUCKMILL MEADOWS11.14 miles
HERBERT PLANTATION11.50 miles
Shop
Groceries
SPAR Great Shefford1.76 miles
Spar Store, The Mead, West Berkshire, RG17 7DB
Co-op Hungerford5.15 miles
Petrol Riverside, RG17 0EP
Tesco Hungerford (Superstore)5.38 miles
Everland Rd, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0DX
Co-op Hungerford5.39 miles
Hungerford, RG17 0DN
Co-op Malborough6.10 miles
Aldbourne, SN8 2DQ
Co-op Hungerford6.10 miles
Lambourn, RG17 8XL
Londis Corner Stores & P.O6.36 miles
1 High Street, Reading, RG17 9TJ
Costcutter Wantage7.17 miles
18 Wallingford Street, Wantage, Oxon, OX12 8AX
Londis Chievely Village Stores7.20 miles
High St, Chievely, RG20 8UR
Sainsbury's Wantage7.25 miles
Limborough Road, Wantage, OX12 9AJ
Barnards Store & Post Office7.74 miles
12 Barnards Way, Wantage Oxfordshire OX12 7EB
M&S Chieveley Moto Simply Food7.79 miles
Junction 13 M4 - A34, Thatcham, RG18 9XX
Co-op Wantage8.36 miles
Grove, OX12 0PT
Grove Convenience Store8.36 miles
4-5 Savile Way, Grove, Wantage, Oxfordshire OX12 0PT
Uffington Stores8.47 miles
White Horse, Uffington, Faringdon Oxfordshire SN7 7SE
Waitrose Newbury8.60 miles
Oxford Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1NB
Transport
Airport
London Oxford Airport24.72 miles
Southampton Airport37.65 miles
Coventry Baginton Airport60.64 miles
Bus Stop
East Garston Village Hall (W)0.09 miles
East Garston Village Hall (E)0.09 miles
Post Office (W)0.19 miles
Humphreys Lane (NW)0.19 miles
Humphreys Lane (SE)0.19 miles
Rogers Lane (W)0.22 miles
Rogers Lane (E)0.22 miles
Queens Arms PH (NE)0.34 miles
Queens Arms PH (SW)0.34 miles
Westfield Farm (E)0.35 miles
Westfield Farm (W)0.37 miles
Queens Arms PH (NW)0.42 miles
Queens Arms PH (SE)0.42 miles
Horseshoe Cottage (SE)0.72 miles
Horseshoe Cottage (NW)0.73 miles
Straight Lane (NW)0.90 miles
Ferry Port
Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal41.19 miles
Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal41.28 miles
Hythe (Hants) Ferry Terminal42.93 miles
Hamble-le-Rice Ferry Landing44.27 miles
Warsash Ferry Landing44.49 miles
Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal50.68 miles
West Cowes Ferry Terminal 50.89 miles
East Cowes Ferry Terminal51.16 miles
West Cowes Floating Bridge51.22 miles
East Cowes Floating Bridge51.28 miles
Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminal54.16 miles
Railway Station
Hungerford Rail Station5.40 miles
Kintbury Rail Station6.21 miles
Bedwyn Rail Station9.23 miles
Newbury Rail Station9.25 miles
Newbury Racecourse Rail Station9.69 miles
Thatcham Rail Station12.11 miles
Didcot Parkway Rail Station13.11 miles
Swindon Rail Station14.20 miles
Appleford Rail Station14.47 miles
Midgham Rail Station14.48 miles
Cholsey Rail Station14.83 miles
Goring & Streatley Rail Station15.00 miles
Culham Rail Station15.35 miles
Aldermaston Rail Station15.89 miles
Pewsey Rail Station16.23 miles
Pangbourne Rail Station16.68 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (RG17 7H*)
Number of Properties in Catchment193
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
11, BURFORDS
EAST GARSTON
HUNGERFORD
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG17 7HL		£570,000
2025-05-08
detached
freehold
Sold 2006-10-13   £315,000
Sold 2005-06-21   £280,000
Sold 1997-07-11   £120,000
SCHOOL HOUSE, SCHOOL LANE
EAST GARSTON
HUNGERFORD
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG17 7HR		£865,000
2024-04-30
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2010-05-20   £541,000
Sold 2001-07-18   £368,500
Sold 1997-08-08   £184,000
3, BURFORDS
EAST GARSTON
HUNGERFORD
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG17 7HL		£240,000
2024-01-09
detached
freehold
PARSON'S CLOSE STABLES, SCHOOL LANE
EAST GARSTON
HUNGERFORD
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG17 7HR		£810,000
2023-03-31
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2014-04-11   £900,000
6, BURFORDS
EAST GARSTON
HUNGERFORD
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG17 7HL		£420,000
2022-06-01
detached
freehold
Sold 2015-07-14   £345,000
Sold 2006-09-29   £287,500
Sold 2003-03-28   £249,000
Sold 2002-05-17   £130,000
Sold 1998-04-08   £86,000
TRINITY COTTAGE, SCHOOL LANE
EAST GARSTON
HUNGERFORD
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG17 7HR		£1,286,600
2022-04-14
detached
freehold
THE SHEILING, SCHOOL LANE
EAST GARSTON
HUNGERFORD
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG17 7HR		£935,000
2021-03-25
otherPropertyType
freehold
ETIENNE, SCHOOL LANE
EAST GARSTON
HUNGERFORD
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG17 7HR		£350,000
2017-07-27
detached
freehold
Sold 2008-12-22   £245,000
SWANSTON, STATION ROAD
EAST GARSTON
HUNGERFORD
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG17 7HH		£405,000
2007-09-05
detached
freehold
THE OLD VICARAGE, SCHOOL LANE
EAST GARSTON
HUNGERFORD
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG17 7HR		£2,600,000
2006-10-30
detached
freehold
8, BURFORDS
EAST GARSTON
HUNGERFORD
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG17 7HL		£320,000
2006-06-13
detached
freehold
Sold 1996-09-06   £107,000
7, BURFORDS
EAST GARSTON
HUNGERFORD
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG17 7HL		£275,000
2004-08-24
detached
freehold
8, DOWNLANDS
EAST GARSTON
HUNGERFORD
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG17 7HQ		£195,000
2001-11-26
semidetached
freehold
Sold 1998-10-05   £105,000
12, BURFORDS
EAST GARSTON
HUNGERFORD
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG17 7HL		£160,000
2001-02-14
detached
freehold
2, BURFORDS
EAST GARSTON
HUNGERFORD
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG17 7HL		£132,000
2000-04-12
detached
freehold
FIRCOMBE HALL, STATION ROAD
EAST GARSTON
HUNGERFORD
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG17 7HH		£167,000
1999-05-17
detached
freehold
Sold 1997-09-22   £130,000
CHOLMELEY, STATION ROAD
EAST GARSTON
HUNGERFORD
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG17 7HH		£160,000
1998-10-09
detached
freehold
9, BURFORDS
EAST GARSTON
HUNGERFORD
BERKSHIRE
RG17 7HL		£84,000
1995-09-22
detached
freehold
5, DOWNLANDS
EAST GARSTON
HUNGERFORD
BERKSHIRE
RG17 7HQ		£31,800
1995-01-23
terraced
freehold
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