Longwell Green
Longwell Green is a suburb just outside the east fringe of Bristol. Longwell Green takes its name from the medieval well which used to be situated on the site of the Church. It is located within the traditional county of Gloucestershire and the unitary authority of South Gloucestershire (previously Avon). It lies along the A431 Bath Road, near the River Avon at grid reference ST658710. Population (2011 census) was 6761.[1]
| Longwell Green | |
|---|---|
  Longwell Green Location within Gloucestershire | |
| OS grid reference | ST658710 |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BRISTOL |
| Postcode district | BS30 |
| Dialling code | 0117 |
| Police | Avon and Somerset |
| Fire | Avon |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| UK Parliament | |
Longwell Green Easterly views towards Oldland
Longwell Green Sports F.C., is the local football club.
Next to the A4174 are retail and leisure parks. There is a primary school,[2] and Community Centre.[3]
References
- "Census 2011: Population and household estimates analysis at WARD LEVEL" (PDF). South Gloucestershire. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
- "Longwell Green Primary School". Longwell Green Primary School. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
- "Longwell Green Community Centre". Longwell Green Community Centre. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
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