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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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 139 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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
139
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

Shoplifting
84.76(+1182%)
Violence and sexual offences
58.61(+76%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.74(+39%)
Other theft
19.24(+242%)
Public order
15.33(+134%)
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

Median price£400,580
Price per sq ft£415
Sales (last 12 months)37
Typical range (middle 50%)£336K – £670K

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £400,580 (about £415 per square foot) in Moorlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £172,000 up to £1,475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Moorlands over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£1,055,000£544
Semi-Detached19£500,000£471
Terraced7£378,260£366
Flats7£210,000£297

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Moorlands

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moorlands.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£622,500£220,000£465,000£248,500
2017£530,000£175,500£486,250£285,000
2018£517,500£208,500£445,000£300,000
2019£580,000£219,000£522,000£270,000
2020£690,000£202,500£357,750£296,250
2021£710,000£221,000£345,000£307,500
2022£672,500£254,000£517,000£338,500
2023£717,500£260,000£585,000£335,000
2024£1,053,395£175,000£390,000£325,000
2025£1,050,000£227,500£466,000£335,900
2026£670,000£218,500£467,500£482,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moorlands.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moorlands.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£310£302£390£306
2017£435£292£389£297
2018£320£290£368£323
2019£447£274£372£322
2020£450£362£369£326
2021£485£349£350£356
2022£423£383£436£384
2023£533£404£469£396
2024£550£352£375£400
2025£535£302£466£324
2026£523£315£412£461
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moorlands.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Moorlands

Is Moorlands safe?

Moorlands records about 139 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Moorlands?

The median sale price in Moorlands is £400,580 (about £415 per square foot) based on 37 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Moorlands?

Moorlands has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Moorlands?

Moorlands scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Moorlands sits around rank 18,335 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 Moorlands?

The average household income in Moorlands is around £57,878 per year, and 26% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Moorlands?

Moorlands is represented by 1 elected councillor: Jess David (Liberal Democrats).

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.