Longford | |
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Longford flooding in 2007 | |
Location within Gloucestershire | |
Population | 1,962 (2021 census) |
OS grid reference | SO839205 |
• London | 103m |
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Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | GLOUCESTER |
Postcode district | GL2 |
Dialling code | 01452 |
Police | Gloucestershire |
Fire | Gloucestershire |
Ambulance | South Western |
UK Parliament | |
Longford is a village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, England. Although situated within two miles of Gloucester city centre, Longford parish falls within the jurisdiction of the Borough of Tewkesbury.[1]
The village borders the Tewkesbury Road running north out of Gloucester and is bisected by the A40 northern bypass at the busy Longford roundabout.[2] Connected with Segregated Bicycle Path to Gloucester.
Longford is primarily residential; it is home to Oxstalls Sports Park and Tennis Centre, the Winfield Hospital, [3] and both Longford AFC and Gala Wilton Football Clubs.