Backwell
village and civil parish in Somerset, England, UK
Backwell is a village in the county of Avon, in North Somerset. 5,455 people live in Backwell. It is 7 miles from Bristol. Nailsea, Flax Bourton, Yatton, Brockley and Barrow Gurney are nearby.
| Backwell | |
|---|---|
 Village of the Year signs marks the entrance to the Backwell. | |
| Population | 5,455 [1] |
| OS grid reference | ST485685 |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BRISTOL |
| Postcode district | BS48 |
| Dialling code | 01275 |
| Police | Avon and Somerset |
| Fire | Avon |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| UK Parliament | |
There is a railway station in the village called Nailsea and Backwell. Bristol International Airport is less than three miles away.
References
change- ↑ "Backwell Ward Profile" (PDF). North Somerset Council. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 November 2009. Retrieved 3 January 2008.
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