Backwell
Built-up area in North Somerset, England
| Coordinates: | 51.415, -2.738 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 48 68 |
| Dialling code: | 01275 (Clevedon) |
Backwell in North Somerset is a sizeable village and civil parish about seven miles south-west of Bristol, sitting on the fringe of the rolling countryside towards the Mendip Hills. The village blends a compact centre with pleasant green spaces and local wetlands - Backwell Lake is a popular spot for walks and wildlife.
Originally an agricultural settlement, Backwell has become a well-connected commuter community with frequent services at Nailsea & Backwell station and easy access to Bristol Airport and the M5. It retains a strong local life, with schools, shops and sports clubs (notably rugby), historic buildings and an active community atmosphere valued by residents.
Postcode districts covering Backwell
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Cardiff 19.9 miles32.1 km
- Newport 15.3 miles24.5 km
- Bath 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Weston-super-Mare 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Kingswood and Fishponds 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Barry 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Cwmbran Central 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Cwmbrân 20.5 miles33 km
- Bridgwater 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Trowbridge 23.9 miles38.4 km
- Chipping Sodbury 17.2 miles27.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Nailsea Golden Valley Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Brockley Parish 1.2 miles2 km
- Nailsea Youngwood Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Flax Bourton Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Nailsea Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Nailsea Yeo Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Cambridge Batch Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Nailsea West End Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- West Hill Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Downside Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Wraxall and Failand Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Failand Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Backwell
BS48 3NU, BS48 3RQ, BS48 3LW, BS48 3HH, BS48 3LL, BS48 3LG, BS48 3DT, BS48 3HT, BS48 3HS … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Cardiff Airport 26.1 miles42.1 km
- Nailsea and Backwell Railway Station 0.6 miles1 km
- Yatton Railway Station 4.2 miles6.8 km
Schools in Backwell
- Backwell School Secondary
- Backwell C of E Junior School Primary
- West Leigh Infant School Primary
Local points of interest
- Clevedon Court Estate 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Ashton Gate Stadium 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Bristol Harbour Harbour 5.7 miles9.2 km
- SS Great Britain Museum 6 miles9.7 km
- University of Bristol University 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Cabot Circus Shopping centre 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Mendip Autocross Recreation 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Memorial Stadium Stadium 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Kingswood Nature reserve 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Cheddar Library Library 9.8 miles15.8 km
- College Road Allotments Gardens 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Oldbury Court Estate Estate 10.3 miles16.5 km