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About

Moorlands ward is situated on the western edge of Bath, primarily encompassing the residential suburb of Weston. The area is characterised by housing ranging from Victorian terraces to more modern developments, set along a network of quiet, sloping streets. It functions as a commuter area with good road links into the city centre and towards Bristol, providing a quieter alternative to central Bath living.

The local centre along Weston High Street offers essential shops and services for the community. A notable feature is the presence of the large Royal United Hospital, a major employer and healthcare hub for the wider region. The ward includes some green spaces like the playing fields at Weston All Saints Playing Field, contributing to its suburban character.

Area overview

On average Moorlands has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 152 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Moorlands is £57,878 per year. There are 2 schools in Moorlands: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Moorlands is home to around 3,327 people, with a population density of about 3,251.2 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
152
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
26.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Moorlands Population
3,327
Population density
3,251.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.93(+106%)
Shoplifting
65.83(+887%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.44(+55%)
Other theft
21.94(+290%)
Public order
17.13(+160%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,794
83.98%
Other White
196
5.89%
White and Asian (mixed)
47
1.41%
Indian
38
1.14%
African
29
0.87%
Total population: 3,327

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,136
41.98%
Level 3 (A level)
490
18.11%
No qualifications
356
13.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
331
12.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
216
7.98%
Total 16+ residents: 2,706

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
469
34.28%
Owns with a mortgage
367
26.83%
Other social rented
241
17.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
161
11.77%
Social rents from council
95
6.94%
Total households: 1,368

Property prices in Moorlands

Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 in Moorlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Moorlands 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 Moorlands over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£810,000
Flats5£210,000
Semi-Detached11£530,000
Terraced6£327,500

10 years median price trend in Moorlands

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.