Houndmills Hampshire Map

About Houndmills

Houndmills, a name that whispers of ancient kennels and the scent of damp earth, forms a distinct suburb within the Basingstoke and Deane district. It lies 1.3 km west-north-west of Basingstoke (from Basingstoke: bearing 301°T, OS grid SU 625 531). The landscape here, gentle and unassuming, often catches the soft, diffused light of Hampshire skies, lending a quiet luminescence to the well-tended green spaces that punctuate its residential character. Its development, though relatively recent compared to the ancient heart of Basingstoke, has seen a steady growth, drawing families to its orderly streets and a sense of settled domesticity. The area’s economy is shaped by a blend of modern enterprise, particularly in the science and technology parks that border its eastern edge, where laboratories hum with quiet innovation. Yet, walk further into Houndmills itself, and you find streets that echo with the sound of children’s laughter, a subtle counterpoint to the broader currents of industry.

About This Houndmills Map Page

Explore Houndmills, Hampshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.273860, -1.104902. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.