As well as the nucleus of Hampstead Norreys, the parish includes the hamlets of Bothampstead, Eling and Wyld Court.

[2] In March 2011, a community shop was opened in the village, run by local volunteers.

The village parish church of St Mary the Virgin is noted for its Norman architecture.

The site still maintains a modern link with aviation with a farm strip used by a Tiger Moth biplane.

On the edge of the perimeter track is a light beacon and an important VOR beacon known as Compton (CPT), named after the nearby village, which is used as a primary navigational aid for airway routes between European airports such as (Heathrow) and North America.

[citation needed] Hampstead Norreys has a small rural primary school which has served the community for over 150 years.