Ward in Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.163, -1.846 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 10 51 |
Bidford East lies within the district of Stratford-on-Avon in Warwickshire, taking in the eastern side of the riverside settlement of Bidford-on-Avon beside the River Avon. The ward has a mix of suburban housing and surrounding farmland, with the village’s shops, pubs and community facilities close at hand and a distinctly riverside character where green spaces and hedged fields meet the built-up area.
Historically a small market and milling community, the area keeps a strong local identity through schools, clubs and village events, while many residents commute to nearby centres such as Stratford-upon-Avon or further afield to Birmingham. Local economy is a blend of agriculture, small businesses and services, and the ward sometimes has to manage issues familiar to river communities, including occasional flood risk and the pressures of modest housing growth.
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