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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 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.

All postcodes in Publow & Whitchurch

BS394AQ

Church Street

BS394NG

Birchwood Lane

BS394BB

Old Road

BS140FJ

St Whites Close

BS140TP

Oldbridge Road

BS140EZ

Church Road

BS394AG

Culvery Lane

BS140FR

Bridle Avenue

BS140QF

Staunton Lane

BS394BP

Police Lane

BS394AF

Pensford Hill

BS394BE

Hillcrest

BS140FS

Farrier Way

BS394NB

New Road

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.