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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 300 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 in Walcot area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £2,185,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Walcot 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 Walcot over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£990,000
Flats45£250,000
Semi-Detached4£417,500
Terraced43£510,000

10 years median price trend in Walcot

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

All postcodes in Walcot

BA15NE

Upper Hedgemead Road

BA16DS

Highbury Terrace

BA16EF

Arundel Road

BA16PH

Bedford Street

BA15BW

Walcot Street

BA15NZ

Rossini Cottages

BA15LZ

Hay Hill

BA16JQ

Fairfield Road

BA15BT

Beehive Yard

BA16EH

Claremont Terrace

BA15NP

Lyndhurst Place

BA15DU

Fountain Buildings

BA16AA

Canton Place

BA16EQ

Tyning Lane

BA15DR

St Swithins Place

BA16FB

Kensington Place

BA16ES

Tyning Terrace

BA15HZ

Camden Terrace

BA16BE

Grosvenor Bridge Road

BA16JG

Fairfield Road

BA16PS

Kensington Court

BA16BG

Grosvenor Bridge Road

BA16AP

Kensington Place

BA15JB

Belgrave Place

BA15DF

Cleveland Terrace

BA15PE

Alpine Gardens

BA16BH

Grosvenor Bridge Road

BA16LS

Middle Lane

BA16AR

Percy Place

BA16PY

Worcester Terrace

BA15LX

The Paragon

BA15NS

Clarence Street

BA16LN

Upper East Hayes

BA16BT

Camden Road

BA16BQ

Grosvenor Bridge Road

BA15AX

Old Orchard

BA16AT

Alexander Buildings

BA16LJ

Hanover Terrace

BA15NA

Vineyards

BA15DG

Cleveland Place West

BA16EY

Georges Road

BA15JU

Belgrave Crescent

BA15BS

Chatham Row

BA16AX

Grosvenor Place

BA16AB

Walcot Terrace

BA15DA

Nelson Place East

BA15NF

Walcot Parade

BA16JF

Fairfield Road

BA16FW

Kensington Place

BA16DU

Highbury Place

BA15ND

Gloster Villas

BA16UB

Kenilworth Court

BA15UG

Walcot Gate

BA16EG

Frankley Buildings

BA16EJ

Mezellion Place

BA16EB

Bennett Lane

BA15PD

Alpine Gardens

BA16EN

Eastbourne Avenue

BA15DQ

Walcot Yard

BA16JD

Richmond Terrace

BA16DE

Snow Hill

BA15BX

Margaret's Hill

BA16AN

Lower East Hayes

BA15NG

Lower Hedgemead Road

BA15BD

Walcot Street

BA15NJ

Pera Road

BA16DT

Highbury Villas

BA16DD

Snow Hill

BA15JN

Belgrave Crescent

BA16AG

Weymouth Street

BA16PT

London Road

BA15DP

Walcot

BA15DD

Cleveland Cottages

BA16BS

Ringswell Gardens

Data Sources

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