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Bathavon South

About

The Bathavon South ward encompasses a primarily rural area on the southern fringe of Bath. It includes several villages such as Combe Down, Monkton Combe, and South Stoke, set within the rolling landscape of the Limpley Stoke Valley. The ward is defined by the River Avon, which forms a significant part of its eastern boundary, and contains sections of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The area features extensive woodland and farmland, with the Combe Down stone mines, a vast subterranean network, forming a notable historical legacy from its quarrying past. Local governance focuses on matters affecting these outlying villages and their green spaces. Transport routes like the A36 corridor run through the ward, connecting it to the city centre while maintaining a distinct, separate character.

Area overview

On average Bathavon South has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bathavon South is £67,928 per year. There are 5 schools in Bathavon South: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bathavon South is home to around 5,540 people, with a population density of about 73.2 per km2.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bathavon South Population

5,540

Population density

73.2 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

20.94(-37%)

Anti-social behaviour

8.12(-46%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.78(-11%)

Public order

5.78(-12%)

Burglary

3.61(+30%)

South West average

Demographics

British

5,066

91.41%

Other White

176

3.18%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.94%

Irish

0.79%

African

0.67%

Total population: 5,542

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,268

49.9%

Level 3 (A level)

669

14.72%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

593

13.05%

No qualifications

476

10.47%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

299

6.58%

Total 16+ residents: 4,545

Housing

Owns outright

1,023

46.93%

Owns with a mortgage

686

31.47%

Private landlord or letting agency

251

11.51%

Other social rented

4.54%

Other forms of private rent

3.39%

Total households: 2,180

Property prices in Bathavon South

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £542,500 in Bathavon South area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,000 up to £1,700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bathavon South over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	29	£880,000	£396,000	£655,000	£1,195,098	£1,560,000
Flats	4	£311,748	£162,950	£266,750	£323,622	£347,924
Semi-Detached	15	£477,500	£257,750	£353,438	£684,998	£1,062,000
Terraced	14	£352,500	£278,250	£326,000	£560,375	£805,500

10 years median price trend in Bathavon South

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

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Housing

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