Twerton
Ward in Bath and North East Somerset, England
| Coordinates: | 51.379, -2.4 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 72 64 |
| Dialling code: | 01225 (Bath) |
Twerton is a suburb to the west of Bath city centre, within the unitary authority of Bath and North East Somerset. It sits beside the River Avon and is characterised by a mix of Victorian terraces, post‑war council housing and steeper streets that give it a different feel from central Bath. The area’s proximity to the city means residents are close to shops and transport links while retaining a distinct, local neighbourhood atmosphere.
Historically a separate village before being absorbed into the expanding city, Twerton has a working‑class heritage and has seen waves of regeneration and strong community activity in recent years. A notable local landmark is Twerton Park, home to Bath City FC, and the ward hosts a handful of independent shops, pubs and community projects that reflect its diverse population and civic pride despite past social and economic challenges.
Postcode districts covering Twerton
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Bath 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Weston-super-Mare 23.6 miles37.9 km
- Kingswood and Fishponds 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Trowbridge 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Chipping Sodbury 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Chippenham 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Yate 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Frome 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Portishead 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Clevedon 20.1 miles32.3 km
- Nailsea 15.9 miles25.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Southdown Ward 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Westmoreland Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Moorlands Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Oldfield Park Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Kingsmead Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Weston Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Bath Built-up area 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Odd Down Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Englishcombe Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Newton St. Loe Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Newbridge Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Lansdown Ward 1.9 miles3 km
Example postcodes in Twerton
BA2 1ER, BA2 1PY, BA2 9EL, BA2 1PQ, BA2 1RF, BA2 9ES, BA2 1PZ, BA2 1SB, BA2 1EL … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Cardiff Airport 40.7 miles65.5 km
- Oldfield Park Railway Station 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Bath Spa Railway Station 1.9 miles3 km
Hotels near Twerton Ad
- Bathen House Boutique Hotel 5 0.7 miles1.1 km
- The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa 5 1.5 miles2.4 km
- The Queensberry Hotel 4 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Francis Hotel Bath 4 1.6 miles2.6 km
- The Boathouse 4 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Eight 1.8 miles2.9 km
- The Bath Priory Hotel and Spa 5 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Apex City of Bath Hotel 4 1.6 miles2.5 km
- The Gainsborough Bath Spa 5 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Hotel Indigo - Bath 4 1.9 miles3 km
Schools in Twerton
- Twerton Infant School Primary
Local points of interest
- Twerton Park Stadium 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution Museum 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Jane Austen Centre Museum 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Fashion Museum Museum 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Roman Baths Historic site 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Bath Racecourse Recreation 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Dyrham Park Historic site 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Orchardleigh Estate Historic site 8.8 miles14.2 km
- College Road Allotments Gardens 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Oldbury Court Estate Estate 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Cabot Circus Shopping centre 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Hartham Country house 9.8 miles15.7 km