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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 241 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 3 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

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £662,500 in Bathwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £4,834,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bathwick in the 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 Bathwick over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£1,297,750
Flats52£408,750
Semi-Detached11£924,500
Terraced17£790,000

10 years median price trend in Bathwick

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bathwick.

All postcodes in Bathwick

BA24BX

Great Pulteney Street

BA26RJ

Minster Way

BA24EG

Sydney Wharf

BA26NQ

Beckford Road

BA26NG

Daniel Mews

BA26HA

Bathwick Hill

BA26NU

Sydney Road

BA26BZ

Sydney Buildings

BA24BJ

Laura Place

BA24EH

Raby Place

BA26NL

Darlington Road

BA26LP

Henrietta Street

BA26NR

Sydney Road

BA26JL

Sham Castle Lane

BA26LJ

Bathwick Street

BA26PY

St John's Road

BA26LZ

Henrietta Gardens

BA26NT

Sydney Road

BA26FH

Cussons Street

BA24EU

North Parade Road

BA26PZ

St Johns Road

BA26FB

Lascelles Avenue

BA26RH

Minster Way

BA24EJ

Raby Mews

BA27BA

Beech Avenue

BA27AY

Bathwick

BA26PH

St John's Road

BA26HW

North Road

BA26LA

Bathwick Hill

BA26BP

George Street

BA26PS

St Johns Road

BA26PA

Bathwick Street

BA26PW

Spring Gardens Road

BA26JF

Sydney Road

BA26QL

Powlett Road

BA26ES

Sion Place

BA26LR

Henrietta Street

BA24DL

Great Pulteney Street

BA26EX

Bathwick Hill

BA26EN

Bathwick Hill

BA26EH

Woodland Place

BA24DW

Great Pulteney Street

BA26JG

Golf Course Road

BA24EE

Sydney Wharf

BA26LU

Providence Villas

BA26BW

George Street

BA24DB

Great Pulteney Street

BA24BL

Laura Place

BA26LS

Bathwick Villas

BA24ET

North Parade Road

BA26QP

Rockliffe Avenue

BA26DR

The Avenue

BA26QU

Beckford Gardens

BA24BH

Laura Place

BA26BN

Mollie Taylor Avenue

BA26PQ

Sutton Street

BA24BT

Great Pulteney Street

BA26NZ

Bathwick Street

BA26QW

Rockliffe Road

BA26RQ

Minster Way

BA26PB

Rochfort Place

BA24HB

Pulteney Road

BA26JH

Sham Castle Lane

BA26BH

Sydney Place

BA24ED

Sydney Mews

BA26JA

Golf Course Road

BA26RL

Minster Way

BA26JD

North Road

BA26PP

Henrietta Place

BA26SF

Warminster Road

BA26NE

Sydney Place

BA24EP

Sydney Mews

BA24BA

Argyle Street

BA26QN

Rockliffe Road

BA26HY

North Road

BA26BL

Holburne Park

BA26PD

St Johns Road

BA26PF

Beckford Road

BA24BU

Great Pulteney Street

BA26HB

North Road

BA24DS

Pulteney Mews

BA26QS

Hampton Row

BA26LX

Henrietta Villas

BA26NJ

Darlington Wharf

BA26LD

Bathwick Hill

BA27JY

Golf Course Road

BA26ET

Bathwick Hill

BA27PS

Bathwick

BA26JX

Cleveland Walk

BA26BY

Darlington Place

BA24DN

Great Pulteney Street

BA26BU

Adelaide Place

BA26PN

Grove Street

BA26DB

Sydney Buildings

BA27PJ

Convocation Avenue

BA26HE

North Road

BA26QQ

Powlett Road

BA24EW

Darlington Mews

BA26HZ

North Road

BA27JX

Bathwick

Data Sources

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