Villages · South East England
Compton
In or near Aldworth.
Compton — a village in england south east.
Oscar Taylor — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Goring & Streatley · 8.5 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2026
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Compton is a village located in South-East England, with a population of 1,571. It is characterised by its rural setting and community-focused environment. The village features typical English architecture and offers a glimpse into local life in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.5159, -1.2551
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Compton
- Postcode
- RG20 6NY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Reading West and Mid Berkshire
- Population
- 1,571
- Nearest railway station
- Goring & Streatley — 8.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2652488 (CC BY 4.0)
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Lowbury Hill
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Lowbury Hill
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Lowbury Hill
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Where to eat & stay near Compton
Places to stay
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Donnington Valley Hotel
Donnington Valley Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
Angel's Corner Scout Campsite
Angel's Corner Scout Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Chequers Inn Public House
The Chequers Inn Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
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The Bull Hotel
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The Catherine Wheel Public House
The Catherine Wheel Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
Fleur De Lys Public House
Fleur De Lys Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Old Tavern
The Old Tavern in England South East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Compton?
- Compton is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG20 6NY), in the parish of Compton.
- What is Compton?
- Compton — a village in england south east.
- How do I get to Compton?
- The nearest railway station is Goring & Streatley, about 8.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG20 6NY.
- Is Compton a protected site?
- Yes — Compton is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Compton?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode RG20 6NY. It sits within the Reading West and Mid Berkshire parliamentary constituency.