Welcome to Binsted
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Binsted is a village and large civil parish in East Hampshire, England. It is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km) east of Alton, its nearest town. The parish is one of the largest in northern Hampshire and covers almost 7,000 acres (2,800 ha). It contains two villages, Bucks Horn Oak and Holt Pound, as well as two hamlets, Wyck and Wheatley. The parish also covers the entirety of the Alice Holt Forest, a royal forest situated near the border with Surrey. The nearest railway station is 1.8 miles (2.9 km) northeast of the village, at Bentley. According to the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 1,817 people.The village was first mentioned as being part of the Hundred of Netham at the time of the Domesday Survey in 1086. The history of Binsted from the 11th to 19th centuries is not documented, owing to its isolation and non-involvement in controversial activity. The parish has 58 Grade II listed buildings, and one Grade I building – the Church of the Holy Cross.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
3,109 hectares |
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Population |
1,925 (2021) |
Density |
62 people/km2 |
Mean age |
43.0 |
Ward |
Binsted, Bentley & Selborne |
District |
East Hampshire |
Postcodes |
GU10, GU34, GU35 |
ONS ID |
E04004493 |
Council
Contact details for Binsted Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Binsted Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Binsted Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Binsted Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Binsted Parish.
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