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About

Saltford ward lies on the northern bank of the River Avon, between the city of Bath and Keynsham. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing developments and older properties. Its riverside location supports a long path popular for walking and cycling, connecting to the broader Bristol and Bath Railway Path network. The village centre has a small cluster of shops and services catering to local needs.

The ward contains the notable Saltford Brass Mill, a preserved 18th-century industrial site on the riverbank that produced metal for the Bristol brass industry. This history contrasts with the modern marina and boatyard activity further along the water. The area is bordered by the A4 road, which carries significant traffic, and includes stretches of open fields and woodland on its northern edges, maintaining a semi-rural character.

Area overview

On average Saltford has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 5.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Saltford is £61,937 per year. There are 1 schools in Saltford: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Saltford is home to around 6,608 people, with a population density of about 200.5 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Saltford Population
6,608
Population density
200.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.19(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.05(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.93(-39%)
Public order
3.03(-54%)
Other theft
2.42(-57%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,985
90.54%
Other White
237
3.59%
Irish
47
0.71%
Indian
46
0.7%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
45
0.68%
Total population: 6,610

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,060
35.57%
Level 3 (A level)
1,847
31.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
610
10.53%
No qualifications
581
10.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
365
6.3%
Total 16+ residents: 5,792

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,132
50.79%
Owns with a mortgage
710
31.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
164
7.36%
Other social rented
128
5.74%
Social rents from council
49
2.2%
Total households: 2,229

Property prices in Saltford

Median price£560,000
Price per sq ft£438
Sales (last 12 months)53
Typical range (middle 50%)£460K – £700K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £560,000 (about £438 per square foot) in Saltford area, with individual transactions ranging from £270,000 up to £1,425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Saltford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£675,000£438
Semi-Detached21£545,000£458
Terraced6£382,500£361

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Saltford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saltford.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£440,000£366,000£330,000
2017£532,750£360,750£267,500
2018£565,000£375,000£282,500
2019£597,980£402,500£285,000
2020£611,250£435,000£300,000
2021£577,500£465,000£305,000
2022£560,000£430,000£485,000
2023£625,000£470,000£320,000
2024£627,500£458,000£393,750
2025£650,000£550,000£400,000
2026£605,000£585,000£365,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saltford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saltford.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£319£321£298
2017£342£336£317
2018£418£348£270
2019£404£360£291
2020£409£356£326
2021£446£405£332
2022£465£425£387
2023£426£405£373
2024£422£438£380
2025£473£465£358
2026£453£448£394
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saltford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Saltford in the last year.

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.