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About

Southdown ward lies on the southwestern edge of Bath, primarily consisting of residential housing developed through much of the 20th century. The area is characterised by streets of semi-detached and terraced homes, with local shopping parades serving the community's daily needs. Its topography includes noticeable slopes, offering views across parts of the city from higher points within the ward.

The area includes the large Southdown Industrial Estate, a significant local employment centre with various light industrial and commercial units. Open spaces like the parkland around the former Bath Press site provide recreational areas. Public transport links connect residents to Bath city centre and towards the M4 motorway, underlining its role as a practical residential suburb.

Area overview

On average Southdown has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Southdown is £53,614 per year. There are 2 schools in Southdown: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Southdown is home to around 7,081 people, with a population density of about 5,333.7 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Southdown Population
7,081
Population density
5,333.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.39(+59%)
Shoplifting
24.57(+268%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.53(+3%)
Public order
11.44(+74%)
Other theft
11.02(+96%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,937
83.87%
Other White
428
6.05%
Indian
104
1.47%
White and Asian (mixed)
84
1.19%
Chinese
82
1.16%
Total population: 7,079

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,002
32.71%
Level 3 (A level)
1,658
27.09%
No qualifications
870
14.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
681
11.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
467
7.63%
Total 16+ residents: 6,121

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,017
35.36%
Owns with a mortgage
813
28.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
608
21.14%
Other social rented
255
8.87%
Social rents from council
113
3.93%
Total households: 2,876

Property prices in Southdown

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £375,150 in Southdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Southdown 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 Southdown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£503,750
Flats2£249,975
Semi-Detached28£360,000
Terraced51£382,500

10 years median price trend in Southdown

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

All postcodes in Southdown

BA21AT

Dartmouth Avenue

BA21BN

Victoria Close

BA21JP

Minerva Gardens

BA22JT

Coronation Avenue

BA21JH

Southdown Road

BA21JU

Roundhill Grove

BA21LS

Langdon Road

BA22RH

Whiteway Road

BA22JW

Coronation Avenue

BA22LA

Sladebrook Avenue

BA22LB

Sladebrook Avenue

BA21AY

Lymore Avenue

BA21BP

Albany Road

BA21LQ

Mount Road

BA21JT

Roundhill Grove

BA22JY

Coronation Avenue

BA21AL

Ivy Avenue

BA21HF

Hillcrest Drive

BA22JX

Coronation Avenue

BA21JZ

Wedmore Park

BA21FE

Lymore Gardens

BA21HD

Hillcrest Drive

BA21NH

Mount Road

BA21NL

Roundhill Park

BA22JP

Coronation Avenue

BA21HR

Southdown Road

BA21AE

Claude Avenue

BA21BD

Lymore Avenue

BA21JB

Glebe Road

BA21HW

Southdown Road

BA22ER

Englishcombe Lane

BA21NG

The Hollow

BA21LL

Mount Road

BA22JR

Coronation Avenue

BA21AP

Ivy Grove

BA21HA

Cotswold View

BA21JG

Southdown Road

BA21ND

Langdon Road

BA21AD

Claude Vale

BA21HU

Belmore Gardens

BA21JA

The Circle

BA21JS

Mount Grove

BA21HE

Hillcrest Drive

BA22JS

Coronation Avenue

BA21AH

Ivy Villas

BA21BA

Lymore Avenue

BA21BW

Albany Road

BA21HS

Loxley Gardens

BA21JD

Oriel Grove

BA21NB

Briars Court

BA21BJ

King Georges Road

BA21JR

Parry Close

BA21HG

Wedmore Close

BA22EW

Englishcombe Lane

BA21AF

Claude Avenue

BA21JX

Mount View

BA21AU

Lymore Avenue

BA21LY

The Hollow

BA21BX

Lymore Close

BA21LJ

Mount Road

BA21NQ

The Hollow

BA21BS

Rooksbridge Walk

BA21HP

Southdown Road

BA21HX

Southdown Avenue

BA21LW

Lytton Gardens

BA21JF

Burford Close

BA21LB

Alderley Road

BA21LR

Sladebrook Road

BA21AS

Dartmouth Avenue

BA21LE

Mount Road

BA21LF

Mount Road

BA21LT

Langdon Road

BA22EP

Englishcombe Lane

BA21AB

Claude Terrace

BA22ES

Englishcombe Lane

BA21JQ

Southdown Road

BA21AQ

Lymore Gardens

BA21BB

Lymore Avenue

BA21LU

Elliston Drive

BA21HL

Southdown Road

BA22FL

Haycombe Lane

BA21HY

Southdown Avenue

BA21JY

Wedmore Park

BA21LH

Mount Road

BA21BG

Lansdown View

BA21LD

Mount Road

BA21LP

Sladebrook Road

BA21NA

Innox Road

BA22EY

Sabin Close

BA21HT

Teddington Close

BA21BH

Lansdown View

BA21BQ

Lansdown View

BA21JE

Oriel Grove

BA21LG

Mount Road

BA22RJ

Whiteway Road

BA21AR

Ivy Place

BA21BR

Loxton Drive

BA21NJ

The Hollow

BA21NZ

Mount Road

BA21BE

Lansdown View

Data Sources

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