Yateley | |
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Town and civil parish | |
St Peter's Church, Yateley | |
Location within Hampshire | |
Population | 20,334 (2021 Census) |
OS grid reference | SU8160 |
Civil parish |
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District | |
Shire county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | YATELEY |
Postcode district | GU46, GU17 (part) |
Dialling code | 01252 01276 (part) |
Police | Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
Fire | Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
Ambulance | South Central |
UK Parliament | |
Yateley (/ˈjeɪtli/) is a town and civil parish in the English county of Hampshire. It lies in the north-eastern corner of Hart District Council area, and is approximately 33 mi (53 km) southwest of Central London. It includes the settlements of Frogmore and Darby Green to the east. Yateley's population was 20,334[1] at the 2021 census.
Yateley Town Council is one of the few local councils recognised under the national 'Quality Council' award scheme.[2]
In 2011, Hart district was named the UK's most desirable place to live, and Yateley was mentioned in a BBC News article as one of its towns.[3] Yateley is known for hosting a family music festival every summer, Gig on the Green, and a beer and wine festival every autumn - Blackwater Valley Cask & Cork Festival.