Farnborough, Berkshire
| Farnborough | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
The Old Smithy, a 17th-century cottage | |
Location within Berkshire | |
| Area | 10.5 km2 (4.1 sq mi) |
| Population | 102 (combined with Catmore, 2011 Census) |
| • Density | 10/km2 (26/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | SU432820 |
| Civil parish |
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| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Wantage |
| Postcode district | OX12 |
| Dialling code | 01488 |
| Police | Thames Valley |
| Fire | Royal Berkshire |
| Ambulance | South Central |
| UK Parliament | |
Farnborough is a village and civil parish in West Berkshire, about 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Wantage. The village is 720 feet (220 m) above sea level on a ridge aligned east – west in the Berkshire Downs. It is the highest village in Berkshire.