Downend, South Gloucestershire
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ToursExplore Lably’s 3D toursDownend forms, with the suburb of Bromley Heath, the civil parish of Downend and Bromley Heath, created in 2003.
Governance
An electoral ward in the same name exists. The total population of the ward at the 2011 census was 10,785.
Downend residents are represented by the Mayor of the West of England, Dan Norris.
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Notable residents
W. G. Grace, the cricketer, was born at Downend House on North Street. The house overlooks the ground of Downend Cricket Club.
Olympic bronze medal winner Jenny Jones (snowboarder) was also born in Downend.
Edward Hodges Baily sculptor of Nelson's column.
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