Southdown is a diverse community made up of students, young professionals, families, and elderly residents.

Local shops and amenities include a Co-op, post office, pharmacy, convenience stores, and takeaways.

Local Services:

• Local Surgery and Chemist
• Bus Routes – First Service 1 to City Centre, 5 to Bath Spa University Newton Campus and 22 to University of Bath
• Post Office

Councillors – Cllr Paul Crossley and Cllr Dine Romero