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Twerton & Whiteway

About

Twerton ward lies in the western part of the city of Bath. The area is primarily residential, characterised by terraced housing built from the local Bath stone. It is bordered by the River Avon to the north and the main railway line to Bristol. The ward includes the former Twerton High Street, which serves as a local shopping area for everyday needs. The topography slopes upwards from the river, with housing estates extending towards the southern boundary.

The area has a significant industrial history, notably as the site of the Stothert & Pitt crane manufacturing works. A large modern retail park now occupies part of this former industrial land near the river. The ward contains several schools and community facilities, including a library and recreation grounds. Twerton is connected to central Bath by several main bus routes along the Lower Bristol Road, which runs through the area.

Area overview

On average Twerton & Whiteway has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 163 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 46.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Twerton & Whiteway is £43,447 per year. There are 2 schools in Twerton & Whiteway: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Twerton & Whiteway is home to around 6,891 people, with a population density of about 3,551.9 per km2.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

163

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Twerton & Whiteway Population

6,891

Population density

3,551.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

92.44(+180%)

Anti-social behaviour

23.94(+59%)

Shoplifting

20.75(+211%)

Public order

16.69(+153%)

Criminal damage and arson

13.93(+114%)

South West average

Demographics

British

5,597

81.09%

Other White

500

7.24%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

141

2.04%

Other Asian

0.97%

Caribbean

0.97%

Total population: 6,902

Economics

No qualifications

1,325

23.99%

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,288

23.32%

Level 3 (A level)

1,101

19.93%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

725

13.12%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

636

11.51%

Total 16+ residents: 5,524

Housing

Other social rented

879

31.53%

Owns outright

496

17.79%

Social rents from council

468

16.79%

Owns with a mortgage

449

16.1%

Private landlord or letting agency

420

15.06%

Total households: 2,788

Property prices in Twerton & Whiteway

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Twerton & Whiteway area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £730,000.

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 Twerton & Whiteway over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	3	£165,000	£160,500	£162,500	£172,500	£178,500
Semi-Detached	17	£294,500	£233,800	£266,000	£325,000	£474,000
Terraced	17	£295,000	£240,778	£280,000	£420,000	£428,000

10 years median price trend in Twerton & Whiteway

Data Sources

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

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

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