Southdown
Ward in Bath and North East Somerset, England
| Coordinates: | 51.373, -2.391 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | ST 72 63 |
| Dialling code: | 01225 (Bath) |
Southdown is a mainly residential ward in Bath and North East Somerset, lying just to the south of Bath city centre. It comprises a mix of Victorian terraces and mid‑20th century housing estates, with local shops, community centres and primary schools serving a diverse population of families, commuters and long‑standing residents. Good bus links into the city and nearby green spaces give it a suburban feel while remaining close to Bath’s amenities.
Historically the area grew with Bath’s 19th‑ and 20th‑century expansion, and today you’ll find active neighbourhood groups, small regeneration projects and a visible mix of household incomes that shape local politics and services. The ward’s modest streets, occasional views across the surrounding hills and community facilities make it a quietly well‑connected part of the city rather than a tourist hotspot.
Postcode districts covering Southdown
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 10.9 miles
- Bath 1.2 miles
- Weston-super-Mare 23.9 miles
- Kingswood and Fishponds 8.2 miles
- Trowbridge 8.8 miles
- Chipping Sodbury 11.3 miles
- Chippenham 13.1 miles
- Yate 11.9 miles
- Frome 12.1 miles
- Portishead 18.3 miles
- Clevedon 20.5 miles
- Nailsea 16.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Twerton Ward 0.6 miles
- Westmoreland Ward 0.6 miles
- Moorlands Ward 0.7 miles
- Odd Down Ward 0.9 miles
- Oldfield Park Ward 1 mile
- Kingsmead Ward 1.1 miles
- Bath Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Englishcombe Parish 1.2 miles
- Weston Ward 1.6 miles
- Lansdown Ward 2 miles
- Widcombe & Lyncombe Ward 2 miles
- Southstoke Parish 2 miles
Example postcodes in Southdown
BA2 1AP, BA2 1FE, BA2 1BS, BA2 1NN, BA2 1LB, BA2 1JA, BA2 1HJ, BA2 1AB, BA2 1BG … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 14.2 miles
- Cardiff Airport 41.1 miles
- Oldfield Park Railway Station 0.6 miles
- Bath Spa Railway Station 1.5 miles
Hotels near Southdown Ad
- The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa 5 1.4 miles
- Bathen House Boutique Hotel 5 1.1 miles
- Francis Hotel Bath 4 1.4 miles
- The Queensberry Hotel 4 1.6 miles
- Eight 1.5 miles
- Apex City of Bath Hotel 4 1.3 miles
- The Boathouse 4 1.4 miles
- The Bath Priory Hotel and Spa 5 1.3 miles
- The Gainsborough Bath Spa 5 1.4 miles
- Hotel Indigo - Bath 4 1.6 miles
Schools in Southdown
- Oldfield Park Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- Twerton Park Stadium 0.5 miles
- Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution Museum 1.4 miles
- Jane Austen Centre Museum 1.4 miles
- Roman Baths Historic site 1.5 miles
- Fashion Museum Museum 1.6 miles
- Bath Racecourse Recreation 3.2 miles
- Dyrham Park Historic site 7.4 miles
- Orchardleigh Estate Historic site 8.3 miles
- Hartham Country house 9.7 miles
- College Road Allotments Gardens 9.9 miles
- Oldbury Court Estate Estate 10 miles
- Cabot Circus Shopping centre 10.3 miles