Newbridge
Ward in Bath and North East Somerset, England
| Coordinates: | 51.403, -2.413 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 71 67 |
| Dialling code: | 01225 (Bath) |
Newbridge is a western suburb and electoral ward of Bath within the unitary authority of Bath and North East Somerset, lying close to the River Avon and along key routes into the city. It’s largely residential, with a mix of Victorian terraces and 20th‑century housing estates, local shops and schools, plus some light industrial and retail units clustered along the main roads that connect Bath to Bristol.
The area has a straightforward, community‑focused feel: active local groups, sports clubs and community centres serve a diverse population of long‑standing residents and younger families. Historically it expanded with Bath’s 19th‑century growth and takes its identity from the river crossing nearby; today its economy is anchored by local retail and small businesses, and it faces the familiar suburban issues of development pressure and traffic while still offering more affordable housing than the city centre.
Postcode districts covering Newbridge
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Bath 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Weston-super-Mare 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Kingswood and Fishponds 5.9 miles9.6 km
- Stroud 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Trowbridge 10.6 miles17 km
- Chipping Sodbury 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Chippenham 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Yate 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Frome 14.3 miles23.1 km
- Portishead 16.7 miles26.8 km
- Clevedon 19.2 miles30.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Kelston Parish 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Weston Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- North Stoke Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Charlcombe Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Corston Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Twerton Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Lansdown Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Saltford Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Upton Cheyney Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Westmoreland Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Newton St. Loe Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Kingsmead Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
Example postcodes in Newbridge
BA1 3QL, BA1 3LW, BA1 3EJ, BA1 3RN, BA1 3LH, BA1 3LR, BA1 9AE, BA1 3DX, BA1 3DU … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Cardiff Airport 40.1 miles64.6 km
- Avon Riverside Railway Station 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Oldfield Park Railway Station 2.2 miles3.5 km
Hotels in Newbridge Ad
Schools in Newbridge
- Newbridge Primary School Primary
- Oldfield School Secondary
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Bath Racecourse Recreation 1 mile1.7 km
- Twerton Park Stadium 1.9 miles3 km
- Fashion Museum Museum 2.5 miles4 km
- Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution Museum 2.5 miles4 km
- Jane Austen Centre Museum 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Roman Baths Historic site 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Dyrham Park Historic site 5.6 miles8.9 km
- College Road Allotments Gardens 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Oldbury Court Estate Estate 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Cabot Circus Shopping centre 8.4 miles13.4 km
- SS Great Britain Museum 9 miles14.5 km
- University of Bristol University 9 miles14.5 km