Bromham, Rowde and Roundway form a largely rural ward on the edge of Devizes in Wiltshire, combining chalk downland, arable farmland and attractive village centres. The Kennet and Avon Canal runs nearby through Rowde, with the famous Caen Hill Locks and towpath walks drawing visitors, while the River Avon and surrounding lanes give a strong sense of countryside rather than town.
Historically the area has ancient earthworks and was close to the Civil War action on Roundway Down, and that heritage shows in parish churches and stone cottages. Today it mixes agricultural and small‑business economies with a commuter population using Devizes, Bath and Salisbury for work, and retains active village halls, clubs and local events that keep a close‑knit community spirit.
Postcode districts covering Bromham, Rowde & Roundway
Most populated places nearby
- Swindon 16.6 miles
- Bath 14.7 miles
- Kingswood and Fishponds 21.6 miles
- Salisbury 23.2 miles
- Trowbridge 8.8 miles
- Chipping Sodbury 19 miles
- Chippenham 6.8 miles
- Yate 20.6 miles
- Frome 19.3 miles
- Melksham 4.7 miles
- Melksham Without 4.6 miles
- Devizes 2.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bromham Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Rowde Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Heddington Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Calne South Ward 2.2 miles
- Devizes North Ward 2.2 miles
- Devizes Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Sells Green Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Devizes South Ward 3 miles
- Devizes East Ward 3.1 miles
- Seend Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Poulshot Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Calne Without Parish 3.5 miles
Example postcodes in Bromham, Rowde & Roundway
SN10 2QY, SN15 2EQ, SN15 2HR, SN15 2JS, SN10 1SX, SN15 2HE, SN15 2JJ, SN10 2PJ, SN10 2LY … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 29.9 miles
- Southampton Airport 41.5 miles
- Melksham Railway Station 5.2 miles
- Chippenham Railway Station 6.8 miles
Hotels in Bromham, Rowde & Roundway Ad
Schools in Bromham, Rowde & Roundway
- St Nicholas C of E Primary School, Bromham Primary
- The Trinity C of E Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Loxwell Abbey Historic site 3.7 miles
- Stanley Abbey (Wiltshire) Historic site 5.9 miles
- Silbury Hill Archaeological site 7.6 miles
- Avebury Stones Archaeological site 8.1 miles
- Hartham Country house 8.9 miles
- Roman Baths Historic site 14.4 miles
- Burderop Park Estate 14.5 miles
- Fashion Museum Museum 14.6 miles
- Jane Austen Centre Museum 14.6 miles
- Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution Museum 14.6 miles
- Savernake Forest Forest 14.7 miles
- Orchardleigh Estate Historic site 15.3 miles