Downend Gloucestershire Map

About Downend

Downend unfolds as a verdant suburban expanse, its character shaped by gentle slopes and the enduring presence of mature trees. It lies 5.9 km east-south-east of Filton (from Filton: bearing 112°T, OS grid ST 657 770), and is situated east-south-east of Frenchay village. The sunlight here often possesses a soft, diffused quality, filtering through leafy branches and casting a tranquil glow upon its residential streets and pocket parks. Though its origins are rooted in agricultural land, Downend has steadily grown, its development marked by a sense of quiet ambition rather than dramatic upheaval. The rhythm of daily life is punctuated by the distant hum of traffic from major arteries, yet within its boundaries, a peaceful cadence prevails, reminiscent of a community that values its green spaces and the comfortable familiarity of its surroundings.

About This Downend Map Page

Explore Downend, 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: 51.490992, -2.494563. 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.