Ward in Bath and North East Somerset, England
| Coordinates: | 51.398, -2.369 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 74 66 |
| Dialling code: | 01225 (Bath) |
Lansdown is an electoral ward in Bath and North East Somerset covering the northern fringe of Bath, where suburban streets meet open downland. The ward includes stretches of Lansdown Hill and the city’s Bath Racecourse, and is noted for its panoramic views over the Georgian cityscape and the surrounding Cotswold countryside.
Historically the area is associated with the 1643 Battle of Lansdowne, and today it mixes historic terraces near the city centre with later suburban housing, local shops and active community groups. Economically and socially it leans towards a commuter and service-orientated profile, with tourism and Bath’s heritage nearby shaping everyday life.