Bradford-on-Avon North sits on the northern side of the town of Bradford-on-Avon in Wiltshire, England, rising from the valley of the River Avon towards the limestone scarp of the Cotswolds AONB. The ward mixes historic stone terraces and Georgian houses with later suburban developments, and benefits from the nearby towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal that threads through the town.
Historically shaped by the wool and cloth industries, the area still shows its industrial and medieval heritage in bridges, mills and churches, while today it combines a strong local community, independent shops and a commuter population with easy links to Bath and other regional centres; conservation groups and local events help preserve the town’s character while supporting a steady stream of visitors.
Postcode districts covering Bradford-on-Avon North
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 16.8 miles
- Bath 5.2 miles
- Kingswood and Fishponds 13.5 miles
- Trowbridge 2.9 miles
- Chipping Sodbury 14 miles
- Chippenham 9.4 miles
- Yate 15.2 miles
- Frome 11.6 miles
- Portishead 24.4 miles
- Nailsea 22.5 miles
- Melksham 5.4 miles
- Melksham Without 5.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bradford-on-Avon Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Bradford-on-Avon South Ward 0.8 miles
- Winsley & Westwood Ward 1.2 miles
- South Wraxall Parish 1.6 miles
- Winsley Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Westwood Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Staverton Parish 2.2 miles
- Holt Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Wingfield Parish 2.5 miles
- Monkton Farleigh Parish 2.5 miles
- Limpley Stoke Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Trowbridge Lambrok Ward 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Bradford-on-Avon North
BA15 1NT, BA15 1FR, BA15 1AW, BA15 1RF, BA15 1BU, BA15 1PJ, BA15 1SU, BA15 1GH, BA15 1RH … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 20.2 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 43.3 miles
- Bradford-on-Avon Railway Station 0.5 miles
- Avoncliff Railway Station 1.5 miles
Hotels in Bradford-on-Avon North Ad
Schools in Bradford-on-Avon North
- Christ Church C of E Controlled Primary School Primary
- St Laurence School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Roman Baths Historic site 5 miles
- Jane Austen Centre Museum 5.2 miles
- Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution Museum 5.3 miles
- Fashion Museum Museum 5.3 miles
- Twerton Park Stadium 6.4 miles
- Orchardleigh Estate Historic site 6.9 miles
- Hartham Country house 7 miles
- Bath Racecourse Recreation 8.1 miles
- Loxwell Abbey Historic site 9.5 miles
- Stanley Abbey (Wiltshire) Historic site 9.8 miles
- Dyrham Park Historic site 10.2 miles
- Longleat Country house 11.5 miles