Yateley parish, which has a population of approximately 22,000, is situated in the north east corner of Hampshire and acquired the status of a town in January 1975. It covers an area of 2,722 acres stretching northwards from the A30 to the River Blackwater, which forms the boundary with the Royal County of Berkshire.

The town includes the areas of Darby Green, Frogmore and part of Blackwater, and also includes the greater part of Blackbushe Airport within its boundary. The town itself is a mixture of old and new developments; during the last 25 years it has expanded dramatically. There are two village greens with recreation and play equipment areas, as well as other amenity play parks in various locations around the town.

Adjacent to the town is Yateley Common (approximately 500 acres), which has been designated a Country Park and is administered by the Recreation Department of Hampshire County Council, and attracts many visitors every year. The Blackwater River Valley has recently been restored as a recreational area with aquatic and other leisure facilities and is becoming increasingly popular with all age groups it is managed by the Blackwater Valley Countryside Partnership.

The town has 3 health centres, a library, two community centres (Frogmore and Yateley Centres), ten local authority schools with associated playing fields, the Village Hall, the Tythings, the Darby Green Centre, and the Monteagle Community Hall, all of which are available for community use.