Nuneaton and Bedworth
§ This page gives an overview of the Nuneaton and Bedworth local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. One of 361 district profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ Nuneaton and Bedworth lie in northern Warwickshire, with Nuneaton as the largest town, known for its markets, riverside parks, and connections to author George Eliot. Bedworth complements it with historic churches, civic gardens, and traditional centres. The district’s landscape features urban areas surrounded by countryside, canals, and green spaces, offering a mix of suburban and rural character. Rivers and waterways weave through, balancing the towns’ vibrancy with natural retreats.
The administrative boundary of Nuneaton and Bedworth can be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of Nuneaton and Bedworth.
Key Facts about Nuneaton and Bedworth
What region are Nuneaton and Bedworth in? Nuneaton and Bedworth are in the West Midlands of England, a region within the UK.
What county is Nuneaton and Bedworth in? Nuneaton and Bedworth is located in the county of Warwickshire.
Is Nuneaton and Bedworth a city? No, Nuneaton and Bedworth is not a city. (Note: the UK has 76 officially designated cities.)
Who governs Nuneaton and Bedworth? The local authority for this district is: Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Warwickshire is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Warwickshire County Council.
▶ Official website of Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council 🔗 nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk
Which police force covers Nuneaton and Bedworth? Policing in Nuneaton and Bedworth is provided by Warwickshire Police 🔗 warwickshire.police.uk, which serves 5 local authority districts: North Warwickshire ⁞ Nuneaton and Bedworth ⁞ Rugby ⁞ Stratford-on-Avon ⁞ Warwick.
Constituencies in Nuneaton and Bedworth
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Nuneaton and Bedworth
Nuneaton and Bedworth is divided into 19 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Arbury
- Attleborough
- Bede
- Bulkington
- Camp Hill
- Chilvers Coton
- Eastboro
- Exhall
- Galley Common
- Heath
- Milby
- Poplar
- Slough
- St Mary's
- St Nicolas
- Stockingford East
- Stockingford West
- Weddington
- Whitestone
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data.
Parishes in Nuneaton and Bedworth
Nuneaton and Bedworth is entirely unparished—there are no civil parishes in this local authority district.
Parishes are the lowest tier of local government; where they don’t exist, those very local services and representation sit directly with the principal council.
Built-up Areas in Nuneaton and Bedworth
Nuneaton and Bedworth covers 11 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Ansley *
- Ash Green (Nuneaton and Bedworth)
- Bedworth *
- Bermuda
- Bramcote *
- Bulkington
- Coventry *
- Hawkesbury *
- Higham on the Hill *
- Keresley Newlands *
- Nuneaton *
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of Nuneaton and Bedworth.)
Nuneaton and Bedworth compared with other districts in the UK
This section shows how Nuneaton and Bedworth compares with other local authority districts in the UK, using a variety of measures and rankings.
Nuneaton and Bedworth has 19 electoral wards.
Nuneaton and Bedworth has a population of 141,565 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS)
More local statistics and data for Nuneaton and Bedworth can be found on the ONS statistics for Nuneaton and Bedworth.