Bradford-on-Avon

Bradford-on-Avon
The Town Bridge over the river Avon.
The small domed building is the lockup, where the town's troublemakers were put for the night.
Bradford-on-Avon is located in Wiltshire
Bradford-on-Avon
Bradford-on-Avon
Location within Wiltshire
Population10,405 (2021 Census)[1]
OS grid referenceST826609
Civil parish
  • Bradford-on-Avon
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townBRADFORD-ON-AVON
Postcode districtBA15
Dialling code01225
PoliceWiltshire
FireDorset and Wiltshire
AmbulanceSouth Western
UK Parliament
WebsiteTown Council
List of places
UK
England
Wiltshire
51°20′49″N 2°15′04″W / 51.347°N 2.251°W / 51.347; -2.251

Bradford-on-Avon (sometimes Bradford on Avon or Bradford upon Avon[2][3]) is a town and civil parish in west Wiltshire, England, near the border with Somerset, which had a population of 10,405 at the 2021 census.[1] The town's canal, historic buildings, shops, pubs and restaurants make it popular with tourists.

The history of the town can be traced back to Roman origins. It has several buildings dating from the 17th century, when the town grew due to the thriving English woollen textile industry.

  1. ^ a b "Bradford-on-Avon: population statistics". CityPopulation.de. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
  2. ^ "Bradford-on-Avon". www.waterwaysholidays.com. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
  3. ^ "About the Area". bradfordonavon.uk.com. Visit Bradford on Avon. Retrieved 13 May 2020. Bradford on Avon often referred to as Bradford Upon Avon