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About

Weston ward lies on the western edge of the city of Bath, primarily comprising residential neighbourhoods. It is bordered by the River Avon to the north and the steep slopes of Lansdown to the south, giving the area a distinct topography. The housing stock is largely Victorian and Edwardian terraces, with some modern developments. Local amenities are centred around the high street, providing essential shops and services for the community.

A key local feature is the Royal Victoria Park, which extends into the ward from the city centre, offering extensive green space. The area is also known for the Weston Cut, a historic water channel that feeds into the Avon. Public transport links, including several bus routes, connect the ward to Bath's centre and surrounding districts, supporting its role as a residential suburb.

Area overview

On average Weston has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 13.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Weston is £63,861 per year. The median sale price in Weston is £480,000 (around £465 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £373,125 and £636,250. There are 1 schools in Weston: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Weston is home to around 5,802 people, with a population density of about 2,693.3 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
13.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Weston Population
5,802
Population density
2,693.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.91(+73%)
Public order
15.34(+135%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.72(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.96(+38%)
Other theft
5.86(+4%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,583
78.98%
Other White
417
7.19%
Other Asian
184
3.17%
Indian
119
2.05%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
69
1.19%
Total population: 5,803

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,263
48.34%
Level 3 (A level)
678
14.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
527
11.26%
No qualifications
526
11.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
326
6.96%
Total 16+ residents: 4,681

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
973
39.47%
Owns with a mortgage
695
28.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
353
14.32%
Other social rented
286
11.6%
Social rents from council
98
3.98%
Total households: 2,465

Property prices in Weston

Median price: £480,000
Price per sq ft: £465
Sales (last 12 months): 70
Typical range (middle 50%): £373K – £636K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £480,000 (about £465 per square foot) in Weston area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £1,400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Weston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£625,000£511
Semi-Detached26£562,500£475
Terraced19£415,000£442
Flats10£290,000£404

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Weston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£546,250£207,500£365,000£333,750
2017£575,000£167,500£365,000£296,000
2018£545,000£310,000£425,000£345,000
2019£548,750£193,750£455,000£317,500
2020£497,500£252,000£373,400£321,000
2021£556,047£205,000£412,000£360,000
2022£700,000£297,000£500,000£385,000
2023£752,500£292,000£472,750£417,500
2024£770,000£228,000£436,500£388,750
2025£600,000£290,000£499,000£415,275
2026£650,000£170,000£525,000£370,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Weston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£415£295£362£388
2017£427£341£391£360
2018£455£412£397£400
2019£425£326£377£365
2020£452£384£389£366
2021£440£329£417£391
2022£533£389£438£444
2023£539£414£458£424
2024£550£391£445£387
2025£473£442£475£436
2026£491£360£491£403
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Weston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bath and North East Somerset district.

Band A£1,589
Band B£1,854
Band C£2,119
Band D£2,383
Band E£2,913
Band F£3,443
Band G£3,972
Band H£4,767

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Weston ward.

Local councillors

Malcolm John Treby

Weston - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Ruth Malloy

Weston - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats