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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

BS140PG

Dene Road

BS394AB

Hillside Cottages

BS394AQ

Church Street

BS394BE

Hillcrest

BS394BJ

High Street

BS394HR

Peats Hill

BS394AG

Culvery Lane

BS394HP

Publow Lane

BS394NG

Birchwood Lane

BS140BP

Church Road

BS140BS

Church Meadows

BS140QP

Queen Charlton Lane

BS394AF

Pensford Hill

BS394AS

Hillcrest

Data Sources

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