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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 2 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

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £575,000 in Saltford area, with individual transactions ranging from £306,000 up to £1,425,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Saltford 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 Saltford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached37£640,000
Flats1£375,000
Semi-Detached23£545,000
Terraced3£400,000

10 years median price trend in Saltford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saltford.

All postcodes in Saltford

BS312SJ

Penn Hill Lane

BA29BU

Saltford

BS312SP

Redlynch Cottages

BS313JU

Bath Road

BA29AY

Wells Road

BS313JN

Bath Road

BA29AP

Ashton Hill

BA29BR

Saltford

BS313EF

Homefield Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.