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About

Odd Down ward lies on the southern edge of the city of Bath, characterised by residential neighbourhoods and local amenities. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, schools, and community facilities, serving as a suburb for the city. It includes the Odd Down Park and Ride site, a key transport hub connecting this part of Bath to the city centre and beyond, easing traffic congestion. The topography includes slopes leading down towards the River Avon valley.

A notable local feature is the presence of the Bath City Farm, a community resource offering green space and educational activities. The area is bordered by the A367 and A36 roads, which are major routes into Bath from the south. Development is a mix of post-war and more recent housing, with several sports fields and recreational grounds integrated into the layout. It functions as a practical residential zone with direct access to Bath's wider infrastructure.

Area overview

On average Odd Down has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.7% 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 £59,500 per year. There are 5 schools in Odd Down: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Odd Down is home to around 7,304 people, with a population density of about 4,292.1 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
15.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Odd Down Population
7,304
Population density
4,292.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.93(+54%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.69(-9%)
Shoplifting
11.91(+79%)
Public order
10.13(+54%)
Other theft
9.45(+68%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,807
79.5%
Other White
549
7.52%
Chinese
126
1.73%
Other Asian
101
1.38%
White and Asian (mixed)
91
1.25%
Total population: 7,304

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,209
36.55%
Level 3 (A level)
1,300
21.51%
No qualifications
839
13.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
717
11.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
512
8.47%
Total 16+ residents: 6,043

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
948
31.97%
Owns with a mortgage
866
29.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
487
16.42%
Other social rented
447
15.08%
Social rents from council
114
3.84%
Total households: 2,965

Property prices in Odd Down

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £367,500 in Odd Down area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £700,000.

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
Detached7£460,000
Flats6£231,500
Semi-Detached30£407,500
Terraced41£339,000

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: 16/01/2026.