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. This is one of 361 LAD 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.
Nuneaton and Bedworth Boundary Map
This map shows the official boundary of the Nuneaton and Bedworth local authority district, based on the latest geographic data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It provides a clear view of the district’s extent and helps you understand how the area fits within the wider regional and national landscape.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The administrative boundary of Nuneaton and Bedworth can also 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
Nuneaton and Bedworth is divided into 3 parliamentary constituencies, listed below in alphabetical order.
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. We have this list page for easy browsing of all electoral wards: List of all Electoral Wards in the UK.
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. We have this list page for easy browsing of all parishes: List of Civil Parishes in England and Wales.
Post Towns in Nuneaton and Bedworth
Below is a list of post towns in Nuneaton and Bedworth, grouped by postcode area:
- CV ▸ Bedworth (CV12) ⁞ Nuneaton (CV10 / CV11 / CV13)
The UK postal hierarchy begins with broad postcode areas (such as “CB” or “M”), which are divided into smaller postcode districts (such as “CB8” or “M1”) to support accurate mail routing. Each postal address is anchored by a designated post town, the official locality name used in the UK postcode system, which operates independently from Local Authority Districts —the administrative boundaries used for council tax and local government services. Because they serve different purposes, a property’s postal address and its local authority district do not always align exactly.
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.)
We have this list page for easy browsing of all built-up areas: List of all Built-up Areas in GB.
Railway Stations in Nuneaton and Bedworth
Nuneaton and Bedworth is served by a number of National Rail stations, providing rail connections to nearby towns, cities, and destinations across Great Britain. The railway stations listed below are located within the Nuneaton and Bedworth Local Authority District and are grouped by train operating company for clarity.
- West Midlands Trains (London Northwestern Railway) ▸ Nuneaton (CV11 4BU)
- West Midlands Trains (West Midlands Railway) ▸ Bedworth (CV12 8JG) ⁞ Bermuda Park (CV10 7JS)
This is a district-level view only. For a complete list of all National Rail stations across Great Britain, see the UK National Rail Stations Directory.
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)
Population and Migration Trends in Nuneaton and Bedworth
This chart shows the population trend for Nuneaton and Bedworth from 2015 to 2024. It provides a quick overview of whether the local authority is growing, stable, or declining over time, and helps set context for the migration patterns shown below.
Population change is influenced by natural change (births minus deaths) and migration. The net migration chart below focuses on migration, separating internal migration (moves within the UK) from international migration (moves to and from abroad). Positive values indicate net inflows, while negative values indicate net outflows. The rate labels (per 1,000 residents) help compare migration intensity across years, even when the population size changes.
More local statistics and data for Nuneaton and Bedworth can be found on the ONS statistics for Nuneaton and Bedworth.