Ermin
Ward in Cotswold, Gloucestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.784, -2.062 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 95 09 |
| Dialling code: | 01285 (Cirencester) |
Ermin is a largely rural ward in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England, set on the rolling limestone hills and honey‑coloured villages that typify the Cotswolds. The name recalls the old Roman route Ermin Way, and the ward’s landscape and lanes reflect a long agricultural history while modern roads give relatively easy access to market towns such as Cirencester and regional centres like Gloucester and Swindon.
The local economy is driven by farming, small businesses and a steady trickle of tourism drawn to listed churches, Cotswold stone cottages and conservation areas; village halls, pubs and parish events sustain a close‑knit community feel. Like many rural wards it balances the appeal of countryside living with challenges around public transport and services, but it remains valued for its heritage, scenery and strong community identity.
Postcode districts covering Ermin
Most populated places nearby
- Swindon 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Gloucester 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Cheltenham 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Stroud 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Chipping Sodbury 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Chippenham 22.6 miles36.3 km
- Yate 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Witney 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Evesham 21.8 miles35 km
- Tewkesbury 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Calne 24 miles38.7 km
- Calne Without 24.3 miles39.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Winstone Parish 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Syde Parish 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Duntisbourne Abbots Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Elkstone Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Edgeworth Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Miserden Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Duntisbourne Rouse Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Whiteway Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Colesbourne Parish 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Daglingworth Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Bagendon Parish 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Rendcomb Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
Example postcodes in Ermin
GL6 8HZ, GL7 7LA, GL7 7HX, GL7 7JR, GL7 7LB, GL53 9QS, GL6 8JF, GL7 6LB, GL6 7JH … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 39.6 miles63.7 km
- Birmingham International Airport 48.1 miles77.5 km
- Stroud Railway Station 7.2 miles11.7 km
- Kemble Railway Station 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Cheltenham Bus Station 8 miles12.9 km
Schools in Ermin
- Birdlip Primary School Primary
- Coberley C of E Primary School Primary
- National Star College Special
- Sapperton C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Cotswold Hills Hill 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Whaddon Road Stadium 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Stowell Park Estate 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Cheltenham Racecourse Recreation 9.4 miles15.1 km
- The New Lawn Stadium 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Westonbirt Arboretum Gardens 14.3 miles22.9 km
- Cotswold Motoring Museum Museum 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Kingswood Abbey Historic site 17 miles27.4 km
- Flaxley Abbey Historic site 17 miles27.4 km
- County Ground Stadium 19.6 miles31.6 km