[3] The village is believed to have derived its name from the nearby Bradley Brook, as much of medieval Winterbourne was originally built up around St Michael's Church, which stands near the river.

The River Frome flows through a valley between the village and nearby Frampton Cotterell, continuing on towards Frenchay, and eventually draining via Mylne's Culvert, into the tidal Bristol Avon New Cut, to the east of what is now Gaol Ferry Bridge.

The village has three social hubs: St Michael's Rooms, Fromeside Community Centre and Greenfield, which host clubs, functions and other public events.

Winterbourne contains branches of the Co-op and Tesco Express, a chemist, optician, a handful of dental practices and a library.

Horses and cattle are a common sight in the fields, including in the Cloisters area, which has views of the Frome Valley and the Huckford Viaduct.

Larger rooms were then provided in Bourne House, where the school remained until a permanent building was erected on the High Street.

[5] St Michael's alumna, J. K. Rowling,[6] is reputed to have based much of her character, Albus Dumbledore, on Alfred Dunn, who was headmaster during her studies.

who play at Parkside Avenue and a popular village cricket club that fields 5 senior sides - Winterbourne CC - who share the same ground.