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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 105 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

105

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Southdown Population

7,081

Population density

5,333.7 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

54.37(+63%)

Shoplifting

18.08(+174%)

Anti-social behaviour

14.4(-3%)

Public order

10.17(+56%)

Other theft

10.17(+81%)

South West average

Demographics

British

5,937

83.87%

Other White

428

6.05%

Indian

104

1.47%

White and Asian (mixed)

1.19%

Chinese

1.16%

Total population: 7,079

Economics

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

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 93 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Southdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £860,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	10	£487,500	£292,250	£387,125	£545,000	£765,500
Flats	3	£210,000	£201,000	£205,000	£210,000	£210,000
Semi-Detached	32	£388,125	£301,650	£338,750	£450,000	£491,750
Terraced	48	£383,750	£271,750	£323,750	£436,250	£501,500

10 years median price trend in Southdown

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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