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Fleet Area Guide

It is no wonder the people who live here are happy and prosperous, as they get to enjoy the best of both worlds with transport links ideal for commuters to London, but also offering ample opportunity to escape the town for the countryside or the seaside resorts of the south coast.

Fleet is situated in the Hart district, which has in previous years been ranked the best place to live in the UK by the annual Halifax survey.

Fleet fact file

  • The town’s name is believed to derive from the French word ‘Le Flete’ meaning shallow water and refer to Fleet Pond.
  • The area remained largely undeveloped until the advent of the railway in the mid-19th century.
  • Most of Fleet’s buildings date back no further than the Victorian era.
  • Fleet Pond is a local nature reserve of over 140 acres with the largest freshwater lake in Hampshire.
  • Golfer Justin Rose once called the area home.
  • Fleet also has a number of public parks, gardens and play areas ideal for families.

Why move to Fleet?

There are also many pretty towns and villages to explore nearby such as Church Crookham, Hook and historic Odiham.

A little bit of history

The town has expanded rapidly in recent years with purpose-built developments such as Ancells Farm and Elvetham Heath significantly increasing the housing stock available and the overall population.

Architecture and property

Fleet has an eclectic mix of properties catering for the sales and rental markets, from stunning family homes to contemporary town centre apartments. While most towns have a ‘Golden Triangle’ of high value properties, Fleet has the ‘Blue Triangle’ which sprang up following the arrival of the railway in 1847 and is made up of large period houses set in tree-lined plots. The area is bounded by the Fleet Road, Elvetham Road and Reading Road North, and holds an enduring appeal for those looking to invest in a family home in this conveniently located commuter town.  

Shopping and amenities

The new Hart Leisure Centre has facilities including a state-of-the-art gym and two swimming pools, and there are a range of sports clubs and recreation grounds in the area. 

Schools

Further educational establishments serve the communities of Elvetham Heath and Ancells Farm, including Ancells Farm Community Pre-School and Elvetham Heath Primary School. St Nicholas' School in nearby Church Crookham is an independent establishment for girls aged 3-16.

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Explore Fleet at a glance!

The nightlife in Fleet is vibrant and the town centre offers an excellent choice of pubs, bars and eateries, with many independent restaurants and high street favourites.

Fleet high street and the Hart shopping centre offer a whole host of clothing and gift shops, as well as all the major banks, a post office and library.

Fleet is full of traditional pubs and moden gastro pubs.

Fleet is full of things to do on a weekend or with the family.

Fleet is a family-friendly town with a great selection of state schools for all age groups.

  • Fleet Infant School
    Primary School
  • Court Moor Secondary
    Secondary School
  • Fleet mainline railway station
    1.2 miles from centre
  • Oatsheaf
    0.2 miles from centre
  • London Heathrow Airport
    21 miles from centre
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