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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
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
23.8(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.26(-58%)
Other theft
5.95(+6%)
Public order
5.01(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.7(-28%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,931
91.82%
Other White
116
3.63%
Irish
20
0.63%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
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

Median price£435,000
Price per sq ft£350
Sales (last 12 months)25
Typical range (middle 50%)£364K – £540K

Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 (about £350 per square foot) in Publow & Whitchurch area, with individual transactions ranging from £323,000 up to £725,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Publow & Whitchurch over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£536,000£455
Semi-Detached11£390,000£326
Terraced6£390,000£364

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Publow & Whitchurch

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Publow & Whitchurch.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£412,000£236,250£231,500
2017£445,000£299,500£259,000
2018£376,995£299,995£264,500
2019£333,498£330,000£324,995
2020£402,500£364,000£344,000
2021£443,750£289,950£275,000
2022£443,500£365,000£337,500
2023£457,500£355,000£380,000
2024£470,000£347,500£355,000
2025£495,000£365,000£390,000
2026£513,500£540,000£364,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Publow & Whitchurch.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Publow & Whitchurch.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£304£291£255
2017£264£285£359
2018£337£340£295
2019£324£280£258
2020£320£334£278
2021£311£368£383
2022£403£345£378
2023£354£415£239
2024£362£311£435
2025£419£344£379
2026£416£282£375
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Publow & Whitchurch.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Publow & Whitchurch in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Publow & Whitchurch

Is Publow & Whitchurch safe?

Publow & Whitchurch records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Publow & Whitchurch?

The median sale price in Publow & Whitchurch is £435,000 (about £350 per square foot) based on 25 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Publow & Whitchurch?

Publow & Whitchurch has 2 primary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Publow & Whitchurch?

Publow & Whitchurch scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Publow & Whitchurch sits around rank 18,530 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 Publow & Whitchurch?

The average household income in Publow & Whitchurch is around £63,769 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Publow & Whitchurch?

Publow & Whitchurch is represented by 1 elected councillor: Paul May (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Publow & Whitchurch

BS140PP

Church Road

BS140QX

Ringspit Lane

BS140PQ

Bristol Road

BS394AZ

Pensford Old Road

BS140PR

Church Road

BS140FL

Salmon Mead

BS394JD

Parsonage Lane

BS140BS

Church Meadows

BS394NE

Whitley Batts

BS140QH

Staunton Lane

BS148TH

Bifield Road

BS140SZ

Hamilton Way

BS140PY

Bristol Road

BS394BH

High Street

BS394AR

New Road

BS394DR

Short Lane

BS140TR

Halt End

BS394AN

Wick Lane

BS140QZ

Hursley Hill

BS394AA

Pensford Hill

BS394HP

Publow Lane

BS394AL

Stanton Lane

BS394NF

Birchwood Lane

BS140QB

The Witheys

BS394AU

Hillcrest

BS394JF

Pensford Hill

BS140PH

Maggs Lane

BS394AB

Hillside Cottages

BS394HR

Peats Hill

BS140QT

Woollard Lane

BS140PG

Dene Road

BS394JQ

Bristol Road

BS394AY

Hillcrest

BS140PL

Churchways

BS140PX

Bristol Road

BS140QR

Woollard Lane

BS394HW

Publow Lane

BS394AS

Hillcrest

BS394NQ

Publow & Whitchurch

BS394BJ

High Street

BS394HN

High Street

BS140BT

Norton Lane

BS394HL

High Street

BS394WX

Pensford Hill

BS394JB

Blackrock Lane

BS140QE

Staunton Lane

BS140TT

Lines Way

BS140PS

Bristol Road

BS140QL

Staunton Lane

BS394ND

Old Road

BS394JA

Blackrock Lane

BS394HY

Publow Lane

BS140FN

Saxon Close

BS394AT

Hillcrest

BS140FH

Wansdyke Way

BS140QN

Sleep Lane

BS394JG

Belluton Villas

BS140PN

Church Road

BS394JH

Belluton Lane

BS140FF

Maes Knoll Drive

BS394AE

Station Approach

BS140PE

Saltwell Avenue

BS140QW

Bristol Road

BS140TU

Staunton Way

BS394AJ

Church Street

BS394AH

Church Street

BS394AX

Hillcrest

BS394BQ

High Street

BS140PJ

St Nicholas Road

BS140FP

Maes Knoll Drive

BS394AW

Wick Lane

BS140QG

Staunton Lane

BS394BR

Publow & Whitchurch

BS394HS

Priestdown

BS140FQ

Horseshoe Close

BS140PF

Bristol Road

BS140PU

Bristol Road

BS140QP

Queen Charlton Lane

BS140BP

Church Road

BS140PT

Bristol Road

BS394JJ

Belluton

BS140FT

Bristol Road

BS394AP

Salters Brook

BS394JE

Parsonage Lane

BS394HX

Mill Lane

BS140QQ

Staunton Lane

BS140QY

Hursley Lane

BS394BT

Wick Lane

BS140FG

Dobunni Close

BS140QA

Old Vicarage Court

BS394HT

Woollard Lane

BS140QS

Woollard Lane

BS140QD

Staunton Fields

BS394BG

The Orchard

BS394HZ

Blackrock Lane

BS140TS

Bridge Close

BS394BA

Birchwood Lane

BS394NA

Wells Road

BS394AD

Hillside Villas

BS394BD

Hillcrest

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.