[1] The parish is bounded by the railway line or the A5 to the west, Monks Way to the north, Portway to the east, and Dansteed Way to the south.

St. Lawrence's Church is a Grade II*-listed building,[6] dating from the 13th century,[4] and receiving its first vicar in 1223.

[7] It is believed to contain the oldest change ringing bells still in use,[citation needed] two of which were cast in 1297 by Michael de Wymbish of London.

[12] Bradwell Abbey is a Scheduled Monument,[13] urban studies site (and a modern district).

In the present day, the former railway line (now a rail trail that is part of the redway network) forms the boundary between Bradville (in Stantonbury CP) and New Bradwell CP; the station platform is on the New Bradwell side.

Bradwell Bowls Club enters competitive teams in the local league.