House Prices in Bath
£420,000
Average
£680,000
Detached
£450,000
Semi-Detached
£400,000
Terraced
£290,000
Flat
Based on recent Land Registry sold price data. Actual prices vary by street and condition.
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About Bath
Bath commands premium prices due to its UNESCO status, Georgian architecture, and exceptional quality of life. The economy is driven by the universities, tourism, and a growing creative and tech sector. Property supply is constrained by heritage protection and Green Belt. The city attracts affluent buyers, retirees, and families seeking beauty and culture alongside practical city living.
Lifestyle & Things to Do
Bath is a UNESCO World Heritage city and one of the most beautiful places in England. The Roman Baths, Royal Crescent, Circus, and Pulteney Bridge are world-famous. The Thermae Bath Spa offers rooftop hot spring bathing with city views. Independent shops line Milsom Street and Walcot Street, and the city has a thriving food scene. The surrounding countryside is stunning.
Transport & Commuting
Bath Spa Station connects to London Paddington in 1h 20m and Bristol Temple Meads in 12 minutes. The A4 and A36 provide road links. Bristol Airport is 40 minutes away. Bath is compact enough to walk almost everywhere.
Train to London
1h 20m to London Paddington
Nearest Motorway
M4 (via A46)
Schools & Education
Top Schools
- King Edward's School
- Oldfield School
- Ralph Allen School
Universities
- University of Bath
- Bath Spa University
Healthcare
Best Areas to Live in Bath
Lansdown
Widcombe
Bear Flat
Bathampton
Oldfield Park
Combe Down
Property Buying Tips for Bath
The Royal Crescent area and Lansdown are the most prestigious addresses. Widcombe and Bear Flat offer charming village-like areas. Oldfield Park is popular with younger buyers. For better value, look at Twerton and Odd Down on the southern fringes. Combe Down and Bathampton offer a semi-rural feel within easy reach of the centre.
Local Authority
Council
Bath and North East Somerset Council
Council Tax
£1,750 (Band D)
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