Charlton, Hampshire
| Charlton | |
| Hampshire | |
|---|---|
 St Thomas, Charlton | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SU351469 |
| Location: | 51°13’14"N, 1°29’54"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 1,947 (2011) |
| Post town: | Andover |
| Postcode: | SP10 |
| Dialling code: | 01264 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Test Valley |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
North West Hampshire |
Charlton is a small village in the north of Hampshire. It stands at the north-west edge of Andover, and due to the expansion of Andover in recent years the two settlements are now effectively contiguous. Charlton is separated from Andover by way of Charlton Park and Anton Lakes. In 2005, the village had a population of 2,053.
The local pub is the Royal Oak.
History
In 1892 Charlton was a moderately sized rural village, with a school, smithy, two farms, a Methodist chapel, and two pubs.[1]
By 1969 the Village had undergone some expansion, St Thomas' Church was built and in-fill houses had been added. Andover had expanded past the railway line and the gap between Charlton and it was now almost non-existent.
For Charlton itself, the greatest growth in its history came in the late 1970s and 80s, with very large development primarily to the west of Hatherden Road. The new houses were in a suburban style, extinguishing most of the remaining rural character. More development took place after 2017, to the east of the historic centre.
Today, reminders of Charlton's rural past remain: there are at-least eight thatched buildings (including part of the Royal Oak) and several other historic buildings.
Sport and leisure
At Charlton Lakeside stands the Charlton Leisure centre, providing cricket and football pitches and other facilities.
By the Lakeside too one may find a children's playground, a boating lake and a fishing lake.
Outside links
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