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Publow & Whitchurch

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About

Publow & Whitchurch ward encompasses a primarily rural area on the southern fringes of Bath. It is characterised by the Chew Valley, with the River Chew flowing through several of its villages, including the two main settlements of Publow and Whitchurch. The landscape is defined by farmland, woodland, and the water catchment area surrounding the Chew Valley Lake, which lies just to the southwest. This setting supports a mix of agricultural activity and residential communities.

The area maintains a distinct village character, with historic stone buildings like the 15th-century Church of St Nicholas in Publow. The annual Whitchurch Village Fair is a longstanding local event. A notable feature is the Pensford Viaduct, a disused railway viaduct that spans the valley, offering a striking industrial landmark within the green countryside. The ward's location places it within commuting distance of Bath and Bristol.

Area overview

On average Publow & Whitchurch has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Publow & Whitchurch is £63,769 per year. There are 2 schools in Publow & Whitchurch: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Publow & Whitchurch is home to around 3,193 people, with a population density of about 306.9 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Publow & Whitchurch Population
3,193
Population density
306.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.31(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.83(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.89(+6%)
Vehicle crime
6.58(+126%)
Other theft
4.38(-22%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,931
91.82%
Other White
116
3.63%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
20
0.63%
Irish
20
0.63%
White and Asian (mixed)
18
0.56%
Total population: 3,192

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
837
32.08%
Level 3 (A level)
500
19.16%
No qualifications
384
14.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
366
14.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
262
10.04%
Total 16+ residents: 2,609

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
471
37.38%
Owns outright
468
37.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
120
9.52%
Other social rented
118
9.37%
Social rents from council
31
2.46%
Total households: 1,260

Property prices in Publow & Whitchurch

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £382,500 in Publow & Whitchurch area, with individual transactions ranging from £179,950 up to £725,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Publow & Whitchurch 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 Publow & Whitchurch over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£483,125
Flats1£179,950
Semi-Detached11£345,000
Terraced4£362,500

10 years median price trend in Publow & Whitchurch

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Publow & Whitchurch.

All postcodes in Publow & Whitchurch

BS394AR

New Road

BS140QR

Woollard Lane

BS394AX

Hillcrest

BS394BB

Old Road

BS140QX

Ringspit Lane

BS394BG

The Orchard

BS394DR

Short Lane

BS394HT

Woollard Lane

BS394JD

Parsonage Lane

BS140BT

Norton Lane

BS140QE

Staunton Lane

BS394AL

Stanton Lane

BS394HW

Publow Lane

BS394NE

Whitley Batts

BS140FN

Saxon Close

BS140QB

The Witheys

BS148TH

Bifield Road

BS140QH

Staunton Lane

BS394BD

Hillcrest

BS394BR

Publow & Whitchurch

BS140TT

Lines Way

BS140PY

Bristol Road

BS140TR

Halt End

BS394JE

Parsonage Lane

BS140FG

Dobunni Close

BS140QF

Staunton Lane

BS394AY

Hillcrest

BS140QW

Bristol Road

BS140QY

Hursley Lane

BS394AT

Hillcrest

BS140FS

Farrier Way

BS394HL

High Street

BS140PU

Bristol Road

BS394HS

Priestdown

BS394NQ

Publow & Whitchurch

BS140PF

Bristol Road

BS394JG

Belluton Villas

BS140PN

Church Road

BS140TU

Staunton Way

BS394AE

Station Approach

BS394WX

Pensford Hill

BS394AH

Church Street

BS394JA

Blackrock Lane

BS394JB

Blackrock Lane

BS394ND

Old Road

BS140FL

Salmon Mead

BS140PP

Church Road

BS140FQ

Horseshoe Close

BS140PQ

Bristol Road

BS394HY

Publow Lane

BS394NA

Wells Road

BS140PR

Church Road

BS140PT

Bristol Road

BS140QA

Old Vicarage Court

BS394BH

High Street

BS394AU

Hillcrest

BS394HX

Mill Lane

BS394JQ

Bristol Road

BS140QQ

Staunton Lane

BS140TS

Bridge Close

BS140PE

Saltwell Avenue

BS140QN

Sleep Lane

BS140QS

Woollard Lane

BS140TP

Oldbridge Road

BS394BP

Police Lane

BS140FP

Maes Knoll Drive

BS394AA

Pensford Hill

BS394JF

Pensford Hill

BS140FF

Maes Knoll Drive

BS140PH

Maggs Lane

BS140QL

Staunton Lane

BS140PS

Bristol Road

BS140PL

Churchways

BS394BQ

High Street

BS394HZ

Blackrock Lane

BS394JH

Belluton Lane

BS394NB

New Road

BS140PJ

St Nicholas Road

BS140PX

Bristol Road

BS140FR

Bridle Avenue

BS140QD

Staunton Fields

BS140EZ

Church Road

BS394AD

Hillside Villas

BS394HN

High Street

BS394AP

Salters Brook

BS394BT

Wick Lane

BS140QT

Woollard Lane

BS140QZ

Hursley Hill

BS394BA

Birchwood Lane

BS394NF

Birchwood Lane

BS394AZ

Pensford Old Road

BS140QG

Staunton Lane

BS140SZ

Hamilton Way

BS140FH

Wansdyke Way

BS394AN

Wick Lane

BS394AW

Wick Lane

BS394AJ

Church Street

BS394JJ

Belluton

BS140FJ

St Whites Close

BS140FT

Bristol Road

Data Sources

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