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About

Bathwick ward lies on the eastern bank of the River Avon, directly across from Bath's historic city centre. The area encompasses a mix of residential streets, university buildings belonging to the University of Bath, and the steep, wooded slopes that rise towards Bathampton Down. Its topography creates a distinct separation from the central commercial zones, giving it a quieter, more village-like atmosphere despite its proximity to the city.

A notable feature is the presence of the Kennet and Avon Canal, which runs through the ward alongside the river. The canal towpath provides a popular walking and cycling route. The ward also includes the Bathwick Boat Station, a base for narrowboats, and the sprawling green space of Sydney Gardens, one of the last remaining eighteenth-century pleasure gardens in the country.

Area overview

On average Bathwick has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 241 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.8× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 7.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bathwick is £65,616 per year. There are 1 schools in Bathwick: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bathwick is home to around 8,069 people, with a population density of about 2,664.3 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
241
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bathwick Population
8,069
Population density
2,664.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
114.88(+244%)
Shoplifting
67.17(+916%)
Anti-social behaviour
58.99(+296%)
Public order
41.27(+531%)
Other theft
29.74(+428%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,878
72.84%
Other White
901
11.16%
Chinese
255
3.16%
Indian
223
2.76%
Other Asian
144
1.78%
Total population: 8,070

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
3,212
43.26%
Level 4 qualifications or above
3,009
40.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
432
5.82%
No qualifications
329
4.43%
Other
167
2.25%
Total 16+ residents: 7,425

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,021
40.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
698
27.53%
Owns with a mortgage
428
16.88%
Other social rented
249
9.82%
Other forms of private rent
64
2.52%
Total households: 2,535

Property prices in Bathwick

Median price£650,000
Price per sq ft£570
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£390K – £1.1M

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £650,000 (about £570 per square foot) in Bathwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £4,834,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bathwick over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£1,435,000£711
Semi-Detached14£907,250£593
Terraced21£825,000£620
Flats52£395,000£488

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bathwick

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bathwick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£932,500£364,500£579,750£622,500
2017£995,500£350,000£845,000£750,000
2018£900,000£387,500£585,000£690,000
2019£1,250,000£323,750£705,000£947,750
2020£1,290,000£325,000£533,750£1,050,000
2021£1,195,000£365,000£882,500£985,000
2022£1,190,000£385,000£853,500£900,000
2023£1,301,295£372,500£727,500£895,000
2024£1,217,500£350,000£840,000£1,112,500
2025£1,395,250£400,000£947,250£825,000
2026£1,400,000£415,000£702,500£550,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bathwick.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bathwick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£467£480£432£439
2017£553£511£441£550
2018£547£527£457£518
2019£502£449£467£519
2020£559£485£463£485
2021£589£465£592£510
2022£674£537£549£638
2023£665£495£619£590
2024£605£448£610£651
2025£725£504£564£625
2026£713£469£593£541
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bathwick.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bathwick in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Bathwick

Is Bathwick safe?

Bathwick records about 241 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Bathwick?

The median sale price in Bathwick is £650,000 (about £570 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Bathwick?

Bathwick has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Bathwick?

Bathwick scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bathwick sits around rank 26,572 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Bathwick?

The average household income in Bathwick is around £65,616 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Bathwick?

Bathwick is represented by 2 elected councillors: Manda Rigby (Liberal Democrats) and Toby Simon (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Bathwick

BA26JW

Cleveland Walk

BA24EA

Darlington Street

BA26LW

Henrietta Street

BA26JR

Chatham Park

BA26QR

Cleveland Row

BA27JP

Bathwick

BA26BT

St Anns Way

BA26FP

Inglis Court

BA24DE

Pulteney Mews

BA27PB

Bathwick

BA27AT

Woodland Grove

BA24DA

Great Pulteney Street

BA26QB

Forester Avenue

BA26RA

Forester Road

BA24JE

Pulteney Road

BA26EZ

Combe Royal Crescent

BA26RW

Warminster Road

BA26NS

Sydney Road

BA26FA

Henrietta Mews

BA26EU

Woodhill Place

BA26PX

St Johns Road

BA26EP

Bathwick Hill

BA26HU

Golf Course Road

BA26RY

North Road

BA24BG

Bathwick Place

BA26NA

Henrietta Gardens

BA26PT

St Johns Road

BA26PJ

Grove Street

BA26HH

North Lane

BA24DQ

Gerrard Buildings

BA26NP

Dahlia Gardens

BA26EJ

Bathwick Hill

BA26EL

Bathwick Hill

BA26RE

Bathwick Rise

BA24DP

Great Pulteney Street

BA26RB

Forester Avenue

BA26JB

North Road

BA24EZ

Pulteney Road

BA26JN

Sham Castle Lane

BA26NF

Sydney Place

BA26JT

Cleveland Walk

BA26EW

Bathwick Hill

BA26PU

Bathwick Street

BA26FJ

Spring Gardens Road

BA24BQ

Argyle Street

BA26FQ

Bathwick Hill

BA24BS

Great Pulteney Street

BA26NX

Bathwick Street

BA26PR

St Johns Road

BA26LL

Henrietta Street

BA27AZ

The Avenue

BA24DZ

Vane Street

BA24DX

Edward Street

BA15AF

North Parade Road

BA26JE

North Road

BA26JS

Cleveland Walk

BA26DD

Sydney Buildings

BA24AZ

Sydney Wharf

BA26BX

Darlington Place

BA24EF

Sydney Wharf

BA26EY

Bathwick Hill

BA24DY

Vane Street

BA26QH

Powlett Road

BA26LY

Holburne Place

BA24BR

Great Pulteney Street

BA26NH

Beckford Road

BA24DR

Great Pulteney Street

BA26JP

Cleveland Walk

BA26NY

Bathwick Street

BA24EN

Georges Place

BA26QY

Forester Avenue

BA26QZ

Forester Court

BA26BR

St Marys Close

BA26LT

Fairfield Villas

BA26BJ

Hampton Row

BA26RF

Beckford Court

BA26PG

Bathwick Street

BA26QG

Forester Road

BA26NB

Daniel Street

BA26HT

North Road

BA26ND

Daniel Street

BA24EB

Darlington Street

BA26RG

St Christophers Close

BA26LB

Bathwick Hill

BA26JU

Cleveland Walk

BA26QD

Forester Avenue

BA26FN

Parkland Avenue

BA26HX

North Road

BA26DS

Oakley

BA26QE

Forester Road

BA26EQ

Bathwick Hill

BA26FL

Grove Street

BA26QJ

Powlett Court

BA26HF

Dunsford Place

BA26HP

North Road

BA24BZ

Great Pulteney Street

BA27PD

Bathwick

BA27AX

The Avenue

BA27PA

Bathwick

BA26QF

Forester Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.