Traditional county: Gloucestershire · District / Borough: Gloucester · Region: South West
Explore The Island, Gloucestershire with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the The Island 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.
| Place | The Island |
| Traditional County | Gloucestershire |
| District / Borough | Gloucester |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 51.867029 |
| Longitude | -2.252583 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
The Island, a distinct suburban enclave, presents a landscape shaped by gentle undulations and agricultural heritage. Its proximity to the River Severn influences the local topography, creating a sense of being embraced by the water's edge. Historically, The Island has been a place where rural traditions have persisted, with farming practices shaping the visual character of the surroundings. The local economy, while modernised, still retains echoes of its agrarian past, with fields and pastures forming a significant part of the visual fabric. The Island's identity is intrinsically linked to the broader Gloucester district, contributing to the rich tapestry of Gloucestershire.
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Explore The Island, 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: 51.867029, -2.252583. 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 | June 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. |