Ward in South Gloucestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.439, -2.494 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | ST 65 71 |
| Dialling code: | 0117 (Bristol) |
Longwell Green sits on the eastern fringe of the Bristol urban area within South Gloucestershire, beside the River Avon. Its position close to major road links and public transport means many residents commute into Bristol and nearby Bath, yet it retains a clearly defined suburban feel rather than inner‑city density.
The area is a mix of post‑war housing estates, pockets of light industry and a busy retail parade/retail park alongside independent shops and services. Local life centres on community halls, sports clubs and riverside green space, and the place’s development - from a small riverside settlement to a commuter suburb - reflects twentieth‑century housing expansion and road building more than ancient industry or grand architecture.
BS30 8AT, BS30 7DP, BS30 9AU, BS30 9AD, BS30 9DL, BS30 6DZ, BS30 9YA, BS30 7AJ, BS30 6UZ … See all