Yateley
Yateley is a suburban town in England in the county of Hampshire. It had a population of 21,011[1] according to the 2001 census.
| Yateley | |
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| Population | 20,214 (2009) |
| OS grid reference | SU8160 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | YATELEY |
| Postcode district | GU46, GU17 (part) |
| Dialling code | 01252 01276 (part) |
| Police | Hampshire |
| Fire | Hampshire |
| Ambulance | South East Coast |
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Location
It is on the borders with Berkshire and Surrey. It lies some 35 miles (56 km) west-south-west of London and 15 miles (24 km) south of Reading. Other local towns and villages include Eversley, Finchampstead, Hartley Wintney, Blackwater, Camberley, Sandhurst, Crowthorne, Farnborough and Fleet.
Uses
Yateley mainly serves as a dormitory town for workers in London, Reading, Guildford, Farnborough and Camberley.
Transport
Public transport in Yateley is limited to a bus that serves Blackwater, Camberley and Aldershot. There is no train station.
Education
There are two secondary schools in the town, Yateley School and Frogmore School, and many infant and primary schools.