Saltford
Parish in Bath and North East Somerset, England
| Coordinates: | 51.404, -2.461 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 68 67 |
| Population: | 4,073 |
| Dialling code: | 01225 (Bath) |
Saltford is a compact village and civil parish in Bath and North East Somerset, set on the banks of the River Avon between Bath and Bristol. The Kennet and Avon Canal threads through the settlement alongside the river, giving attractive towpath walks and a waterside feel; its proximity to the A4 and the mainline rail corridor makes it a popular commuter spot while much of the parish remains greenbelt and conservation area.
Despite its modest size, Saltford has notable history and local character: the Norman-era Saltford Manor House and the industrial relic of Saltford Brass Mill hint at centuries of occupation and early industry. There’s an active community life with village groups, a primary school and local events, and the riverside setting supports wildlife, fishing and informal watersports alongside ongoing local campaigns over transport and conservation.
Postcode districts covering Saltford
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 7.2 miles
- Bath 4.5 miles
- Weston-super-Mare 21.2 miles
- Kingswood and Fishponds 4.8 miles
- Trowbridge 12.4 miles
- Chipping Sodbury 9.7 miles
- Chippenham 15.2 miles
- Yate 9.8 miles
- Frome 14.8 miles
- Portishead 14.7 miles
- Clevedon 17.1 miles
- Nailsea 13 miles
Neighbouring places
- Saltford Built-up area 0.1 miles
- Keynsham East Ward 0.8 miles
- Corston Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Bitton Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Keynsham Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Kelston Parish 1.6 miles
- Upton Cheyney Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Keynsham South Ward 1.9 miles
- North Stoke Parish 2 miles
- Newbridge Ward 2.1 miles
- Newton St. Loe Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Bitton & Oldland Common Ward 2.3 miles
Example postcodes in Saltford
BS31 3HX, BS31 3BL, BS31 3DL, BS31 3AW, BS31 3AH, BS31 3LG, BS31 3DY, BS31 3BA, BS31 3HL … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 11.2 miles
- Cardiff Airport 38 miles
- Avon Riverside Railway Station 0.8 miles
- Keynsham Railway Station 1.8 miles
Hotels near Saltford Ad
- Bathen House Boutique Hotel 5 3 miles
- The Boathouse 4 2.5 miles
- The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa 5 4.2 miles
- Francis Hotel Bath 4 4.5 miles
- The Queensberry Hotel 4 4.4 miles
- The Bath Priory Hotel and Spa 5 3.5 miles
- Eight 4.7 miles
- Apex City of Bath Hotel 4 4.5 miles
- The Gainsborough Bath Spa 5 4.6 miles
- The Hunters Rest Inn 4 5.4 miles
Schools in Saltford
- Saltford C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Bath Racecourse Recreation 2.5 miles
- Twerton Park Stadium 3.3 miles
- Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution Museum 4.4 miles
- Fashion Museum Museum 4.4 miles
- Jane Austen Centre Museum 4.4 miles
- Roman Baths Historic site 4.7 miles
- College Road Allotments Gardens 6.5 miles
- Dyrham Park Historic site 6.5 miles
- Oldbury Court Estate Estate 6.5 miles
- Cabot Circus Shopping centre 6.5 miles
- SS Great Britain Museum 7.1 miles
- University of Bristol University 7.2 miles