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Oldfield Park West

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About

Oldfield Park West lies on the southern slopes of Bath, primarily a residential neighbourhood characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. The area is defined by its quiet, residential streets and local shops concentrated along Moorland Road, which serves as a central hub for daily necessities. The community is anchored by several schools and green spaces, including the linear parkland along the old Somerset and Dorset Railway line, providing a pedestrian and cycle route.

A distinctive local landmark is the former Weston Island gasworks site, a large brownfield area undergoing long-term redevelopment that shapes the western edge. The district offers direct access to the River Avon and the Kennet and Avon Canal towpath, popular for walking and cycling into the city centre. Transport links are strong, with Oldfield Park railway station providing regular services into Bath Spa and towards Bristol.

Area overview

On average Oldfield Park West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Oldfield Park West is £56,655 per year. There are 2 schools in Oldfield Park West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Oldfield Park West is home to around 8,330 people, with a population density of about 8,888.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Oldfield Park West Population
8,330
Population density
8,888.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.13(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.96(-34%)
Other theft
4.8(-15%)
Public order
4.56(-31%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.72(-43%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,421
77.09%
Other White
702
8.43%
Chinese
206
2.47%
Indian
141
1.69%
White and Asian (mixed)
122
1.46%
Total population: 8,329

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
3,121
41.21%
Level 4+ (Degree)
2,781
36.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
557
7.36%
No qualifications
538
7.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
277
3.66%
Total 16+ residents: 7,573

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,308
41.87%
Owns outright
698
22.34%
Owns with a mortgage
634
20.29%
Other social rented
277
8.87%
Social rents from council
98
3.14%
Total households: 3,124

Property prices in Oldfield Park West

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £382,162 in Oldfield Park West area, with individual transactions ranging from £104,000 up to £695,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Oldfield Park West 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 Oldfield Park West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£645,000
Flats28£307,475
Semi-Detached3£445,000
Terraced50£418,750

10 years median price trend in Oldfield Park West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oldfield Park West.

All postcodes in Oldfield Park West

BA23BW

Lower Bristol Road

BA23RA

Dorset Street

BA21BY

High Street

BA23RW

South View Road

BA23PU

Maybrick Road

BA21BG

Lansdown View

BA23RJ

Ayr Street

BA21BH

Lansdown View

BA21BQ

Lansdown View

BA23JR

Warwick Villas

BA21AR

Ivy Place

BA21BR

Loxton Drive

BA23BP

Brook Road

BA21BE

Lansdown View

BA21ES

Lower Bristol Road

BA23AU

Lower Bristol Road

BA23EW

Dorset Close

BA23JB

Triangle North

BA23JH

Lyndhurst Road

BA23FX

Fielding's Road

BA23WH

Longmead Terrace

BA21BT

Priddy Close

BA21BU

Albany Road

BA21AN

Ivy Avenue

BA21AW

Ivy Avenue

BA23FW

Stothert Avenue

BA23RF

Dorset Close

BA21AX

Lymore Avenue

BA22JZ

Coronation Avenue

BA21AJ

Ivy Avenue

BA21EN

Jews Lane

BA23PZ

South Avenue

BA23RQ

Stuart Place

BA23RZ

Albert Terrace

BA21EE

Shophouse Road

BA22JN

Coronation Avenue

BA22JU

Coronation Avenue

BA23HZ

Triangle East

BA23JJ

Ringwood Road

BA23RB

Caledonian Road

BA21LX

The Hollow

BA22JL

Lymore Terrace

BA23DF

Argyle Terrace

BA23GB

Midland Road

BA23QH

Cynthia Road

BA23RG

Stuart Place

BA23WL

Longmead Terrace

BA21AG

Claude Avenue

BA23FH

Stothert Avenue

BA21FJ

Westmoreland

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.