Backwell Common Gloucestershire Map
Traditional county: Gloucestershire · Unitary authority: North Somerset · Region: South West
Explore Backwell Common, Gloucestershire with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Backwell Common map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
Interactive Map of Backwell Common, Gloucestershire
How to Use This Backwell Common, Gloucestershire Map
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Backwell Common, Gloucestershire, England. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
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Drag the map to pan to any area of Gloucestershire or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Backwell Common and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.
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| Place | Backwell Common |
| Traditional County | Gloucestershire |
| Unitary Authority | North Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 51.425863 |
| Longitude | -2.737766 |
| Place Type | Hamlet |
About Backwell Common
The landscape surrounding Backwell Common is characterized by gently undulating farmland and scattered woodland. It lies 1.6 km east-south-east of Nailsea (from Nailsea: bearing 120°T, OS grid ST 488 699), and is situated north-west of Farleigh village. Historically, the economy of Backwell Common would have been primarily agricultural, with smallholdings and farms forming the backbone of the local livelihood. While specific ancient structures are not prominent, the area retains a rural charm reflective of its past. The proximity to larger settlements like Nailsea means Backwell Common offers a tranquil setting with convenient access to amenities and transport links.
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About This Backwell Common Map Page
Explore Backwell Common, Gloucestershire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.425863, -2.737766. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | August 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |
