Bathavon North
Ward in Bath and North East Somerset, England
| Coordinates: | 51.409, -2.345 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 76 67 |
| Dialling code: | 01225 (Bath) |
Bathavon North is an electoral ward in the unitary authority of Bath and North East Somerset, occupying the rural and suburban stretch to the north‑east of the city of Bath. It contains a string of villages and hamlets such as Batheaston and Bathampton, sitting in the floodplain and rolling slopes of the River Avon and crossed by the historic Kennet and Avon Canal, giving fine views back towards Bath’s Georgian skyline and plenty of green space and meadows on its edges.
The area mixes long‑established village life with a commuter population drawn to Bath; locally you’ll find listed churches and mills, small businesses, farms and active community groups that run village halls, pubs and conservation campaigns (notably efforts to protect local meadows). Its character is defined by quiet rural lanes, historic buildings and easy access to Bath’s cultural and economic amenities, making it a popular place for families and those seeking countryside close to the city.
Postcode districts covering Bathavon North
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Bath 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Kingswood and Fishponds 8 miles12.9 km
- Stroud 23.6 miles37.9 km
- Trowbridge 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Chipping Sodbury 9 miles14.5 km
- Chippenham 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Yate 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Frome 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Portishead 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Clevedon 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Nailsea 18 miles28.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Lambridge Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Swainswick Parish 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Batheaston Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Walcot Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- Lansdown Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Bathampton Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Charlcombe Parish 1.3 miles2.2 km
- St. Catherine Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Bathwick Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Bathford Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Weston Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Kingsmead Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
Example postcodes in Bathavon North
BA1 8BA, BA1 8AU, BA2 6XQ, BA1 8AT, BA1 7DZ, BA2 6SP, BA1 7TY, BA1 7JQ, BA1 8EW … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Cardiff Airport 43 miles69.3 km
- Bath Spa Railway Station 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Oldfield Park Railway Station 2.6 miles4.2 km
Hotels in Bathavon North Ad
- The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa 5
- The Queensberry Hotel 4
- Francis Hotel Bath 4
- Bathen House Boutique Hotel 5
- Eight
- Apex City of Bath Hotel 4
- Bailbrook House 4
- The Gainsborough Bath Spa 5
- The Bath Priory Hotel and Spa 5
- Hotel Indigo - Bath 4
Schools in Bathavon North
- Bathampton Primary School Primary
- Batheaston Church School Primary
- Bathford Church School Primary
- Swainswick Church School Primary
Local points of interest
- Fashion Museum Museum 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Jane Austen Centre Museum 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution Museum 2 miles3.2 km
- Roman Baths Historic site 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Bath Racecourse Recreation 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Twerton Park Stadium 3 miles4.9 km
- Dyrham Park Historic site 5 miles8.1 km
- Hartham Country house 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Oldbury Court Estate Estate 9.6 miles15.5 km
- College Road Allotments Gardens 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Orchardleigh Estate Historic site 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Cabot Circus Shopping centre 10.9 miles17.5 km