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About

Walcot ward encompasses a large portion of Bath's northern cityscape, stretching from the historic core up towards Lansdown. The area includes the steep Georgian terraces of the Walcot Street area, known for its independent workshops and antique stores, blending residential and light commercial use. The ward's boundaries extend across the London Road and up into more modern suburban developments, creating a mix of architectural periods.

The district is anchored by the busy Walcot Street, sometimes called Bath's 'artisan quarter', where traditional trades continue. A significant feature is the large Edwardian former tram depot, now repurposed for retail and community events. The terrain slopes noticeably upward, offering residents views back over the city's rooftops towards the Abbey and the surrounding hills.

Area overview

On average Walcot has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 300 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.5× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 13.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Walcot is £58,644 per year. Walcot is home to around 5,507 people, with a population density of about 7,145.5 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
300
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
13.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Walcot Population
5,507
Population density
7,145.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
136.92(+310%)
Shoplifting
102.78(+1455%)
Anti-social behaviour
82.44(+453%)
Public order
43.58(+566%)
Other theft
39.77(+606%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,081
74.08%
Other White
741
13.45%
White and Asian (mixed)
78
1.42%
Irish
61
1.11%
Chinese
61
1.11%
Total population: 5,509

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,611
54.37%
Level 3 (A level)
859
17.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
420
8.75%
No qualifications
394
8.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
256
5.33%
Total 16+ residents: 4,802

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
913
33.63%
Owns outright
695
25.6%
Owns with a mortgage
604
22.25%
Other social rented
329
12.12%
Social rents from council
103
3.79%
Total households: 2,715

Property prices in Walcot

Median price£405,000
Price per sq ft£450
Sales (last 12 months)92
Typical range (middle 50%)£260K – £621K

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £405,000 (about £450 per square foot) in Walcot area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £2,185,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Walcot over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£995,000£609
Terraced44£512,500£461
Semi-Detached5£435,000£532
Flats39£235,000£404

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Walcot

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walcot.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240,500£431,250
2017£417,500£235,000£350,000£482,500
2018£863,000£242,750£378,000£445,000
2019£550,000£257,500£425,000£390,000
2020£510,000£270,000£395,000£391,000
2021£627,500£275,000£425,000£520,000
2022£1,050,000£287,500£436,000£606,000
2023£1,155,044£265,000£550,000£507,000
2024£652,500£280,000£536,125£545,000
2025£990,000£250,000£417,500£570,000
2026£277,000£795,000£492,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walcot.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walcot.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£389£388
2017£524£429£357£441
2018£391£409£472£425
2019£419£383£396£377
2020£431£432£422£450
2021£459£440£483£468
2022£447£435£519£494
2023£531£474£567£500
2024£548£453£568£471
2025£595£416£479£473
2026£450£605£448
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walcot.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Walcot

Is Walcot safe?

Walcot records about 300 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Walcot?

The median sale price in Walcot is £405,000 (about £450 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Walcot?

Walcot scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Walcot sits around rank 24,294 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Walcot?

The average household income in Walcot is around £58,644 per year, and 14% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Walcot?

Walcot is represented by 2 elected councillors: John Leach (Liberal Democrats) and Oli Henman (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Walcot

BA15JS

Malvern Villas

BA16DP

Frankley Terrace

BA16DQ

Snow Hill

BA16JH

Midsummer Buildings

BA16AF

Bedford Street

BA15BQ

Walcot Street

BA16LP

Upper East Hayes

BA15HX

Upper Camden Place

BA15DZ

Belmont

BA16PR

London Road

BA16JL

Hampton View

BA16LH

Kensington Gardens

BA16PL

Piccadilly Place

BA16BP

Ringswell Gardens

BA16DH

Snow Hill

BA15JD

Prospect Place

BA15JH

Berkeley Place

BA15BL

Walcot Street

BA16LD

Rutherford Place

BA15JE

Claremont Place

BA16AS

Percy Place

BA15JQ

City View

BA15HB

St Stephen'S Road

BA15UE

Walcot Gate

BA15NU

Margarets Hill

BA16DX

Dover Place

BA15NW

Thomas Street

BA16BL

Grosvenor Park

BA15JL

Belgrave Place

BA15NX

Pera Place

BA16AU

Grosvenor Place

BA16FG

York Mews

BA16DF

Snow Hill

BA15UB

Walcot Gate

BA15NB

Guinea Lane

BA16JE

Ringswell Mews

BA16AW

Kensington Place

BA16BN

Ringswell Gardens

BA16JB

Camden Road

BA16EA

Tyning Lane

BA15NY

Leopold Buildings

BA16AJ

London Road

BA15JA

Camden Road

BA16DL

Snow Hill

BA15UD

Nelson Place

BA15JF

Coburg Villas

BA15DW

Walcot Street

BA15LS

Bladud Buildings

BA15UF

Walcot Gate

BA15JR

Belgrave Terrace

BA16EX

Evelyn Terrace

BA16JJ

Croft Road

BA15PB

Alpine Gardens

BA15NL

Long Acre

BA16BW

Ringswell Gardens

BA16AD

Walcot Buildings

BA16ET

Tyning Terrace

BA16DG

Snow Hill

BA16DJ

Snow Hill

BA15JT

Malvern Terrace

BA15JJ

Lower Camden Place

BA16DB

London Road

BA15LY

The Paragon

BA15PA

Pera Road

BA16EZ

Claremont Buildings

BA15PF

Alpine Gardens

BA15BU

London Street

BA16BB

Grosvenor Bridge Road

BA16HB

Claremont Walk

BA16PP

Hanover Street

BA16BR

Grosvenor Place

BA16PQ

Brunswick Street

BA16PF

London Road

BA16LL

Gillingham Terrace

BA15DJ

Cleveland Place East

BA16EU

Queenwood Avenue

BA16DW

Walmesley Terrace

BA16DZ

Seymour Road

BA16DN

Snow Hill

BA15BE

Old Orchard Cottages

BA15JY

Perfect View

BA16AE

York Place

BA15NH

Anglo Terrace

BA16BA

Grosvenor Place

BA16EP

Fairfield Road

BA15NN

Thomas Street

BA15BG

Walcot Street

BA16DR

Chilton Road

BA15DB

Cleveland Reach

BA16PJ

Hanover Place

BA16BD

London Road

BA16EW

Eastbourne Avenue

BA15JX

Bennetts Lane

BA16LR

Upper East Hayes

BA15DN

Snow Hill

BA16DA

Snow Hill

BA15JG

South View

BA16DY

Seymour Road

BA16ER

New Tyning Terrace Fairfield Road

BA15NR

Lyndhurst Terrace

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.