Ethandune is an electoral ward in northern Wiltshire, lying close to the broad chalk of the Salisbury Plain and within easy reach of prehistoric landmarks such as Stonehenge. The landscape combines open downland, arable farmland and pockets of settlement, giving the ward a distinctly rural, sparsely populated feel with notable archaeological and natural interest.
Locally the economy and daily life reflect that mix - agriculture and defence-related activity are important, while many residents commute to nearby towns like Salisbury and Amesbury. Community life tends to centre on village halls, parish councils and conservation efforts to protect the unique historic and natural character of the area.
Postcode districts covering Ethandune
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Bath 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Kingswood and Fishponds 20.2 miles32.5 km
- Salisbury 20.5 miles33 km
- Trowbridge 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Chipping Sodbury 21 miles33.9 km
- Chippenham 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Yate 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Frome 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Melksham 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Melksham Without 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Devizes 9.7 miles15.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Westbury East Ward 1 mile1.5 km
- Westbury North Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Westbury Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Heywood Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Westbury West Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Bratton Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- West Ashton Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Dilton Marsh Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- North Bradley Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Edington Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Upton Scudamore Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Trowbridge Drynham Ward 3.2 miles5.2 km
Example postcodes in Ethandune
BA13 4HL, BA13 3SP, BA13 4RH, BA13 4HH, BA13 4TU, BA13 4NF, BA13 4QH, BA13 4JY, BA13 4LP … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 25.2 miles40.5 km
- Bournemouth Airport 36.4 miles58.5 km
- Westbury Railway Station 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Dilton Marsh Railway Station 2.1 miles3.4 km
Schools in Ethandune
- On Track Education Centre Westbury Independent - special
- Bratton Primary School Primary
- Fairfield Farm College (Fairfield Farm Trust) Special
- Dilton Marsh C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Orchardleigh Estate Historic site 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Longleat Country house 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Roman Baths Historic site 11.5 miles18.6 km
- Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution Museum 11.8 miles19 km
- Jane Austen Centre Museum 11.8 miles19 km
- Fashion Museum Museum 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Loxwell Abbey Historic site 12 miles19.3 km
- Twerton Park Stadium 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Hartham Country house 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Stourhead Estate 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Stanley Abbey (Wiltshire) Historic site 13.4 miles21.6 km
- King Alfred's Tower Historic site 13.5 miles21.7 km