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About

Odd Down is a residential suburb situated on a plateau south of Bath city centre. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of post-war semis-detached homes and more recent developments. It functions as a practical residential zone, with local shopping parades providing essential services for the community.

The area is defined by its elevated position and its major roundabout, which serves as a key traffic junction for routes heading south from Bath. A notable local facility is the Odd Down Sports Ground, which includes an athletics track and football pitches. The surrounding landscape slopes away into the Combe Hay valley, offering views towards the surrounding hills.

Area overview

On average Odd Down has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Odd Down is £57,156 per year. There are 2 schools in Odd Down: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Odd Down is home to around 5,922 people, with a population density of about 4,557.8 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
15.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Odd Down Population
5,922
Population density
4,557.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.83(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.96(-33%)
Public order
6.92(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.08(-6%)
Other theft
4.9(-13%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,640
78.4%
Other White
472
7.98%
Chinese
114
1.93%
Indian
85
1.44%
Other
84
1.42%
Total population: 5,918

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,744
35.56%
Level 3 (A level)
1,083
22.08%
No qualifications
696
14.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
562
11.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
422
8.61%
Total 16+ residents: 4,904

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
774
32.77%
Owns with a mortgage
698
29.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
405
17.15%
Other social rented
306
12.96%
Social rents from council
95
4.02%
Total households: 2,362

Property prices in Odd Down

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 in Odd Down area, with individual transactions ranging from £245,000 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Odd Down 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 Odd Down over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached22£407,500
Terraced33£320,000
Detached5£460,000
Flats1£280,000

10 years median price trend in Odd Down

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

Data Sources

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