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Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down

England / South West / Bath and North East Somerset / Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down

About

Widcombe, Bathwick Hill, and Claverton Down form a residential and semi-rural area on the southeastern edge of Bath. The neighborhood features a mix of Georgian and Victorian architecture, with terraced houses and larger detached properties. Bathwick Hill connects the city center to the University of Bath, offering views over the River Avon and the city. The area includes green spaces like Bathwick Meadow and the Kennet and Avon Canal towpath.

Claverton Down is home to the University of Bath and the American Museum & Gardens, set on wooded slopes. The area has a quiet, suburban feel, with local shops and pubs along Widcombe Parade. Transport links include the Bath Spa railway station and regular bus services. The surrounding hills provide walking routes with views across the city and countryside.

Area overview

On average Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down is £50,400 per year. There are 9 schools in Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down Population
11,773
Population density
1,872.9 per km²

Demographics

British
8,677
73.72%
Other White
1,138
9.67%
Chinese
405
3.44%
Indian
286
2.43%
White and Asian (mixed)
242
2.06%
Total population: 11,770

Housing

Owns outright
1,494
41.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
972
27.11%
Owns with a mortgage
812
22.64%
Other social rented
158
4.41%
Other forms of private rent
74
2.06%
Total households: 3,586

Property prices in Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down

Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £592,500 in Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £3,300,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£1,250,000
Flats36£336,375
Semi-Detached18£977,500
Terraced53£566,000

10 years price trend in Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down

All postcodes in Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down

BA26BD

Church Lane

BA26EA

Copseland

BA26JL

Sham Castle Lane

BA27AB

Claverton Down Road

BA23BQ

Lower Bristol Road

BA23BY

Lorne Road

BA24GZ

Lime Grove Gardens

BA24HB

Pulteney Road

BA26DG

Abbey View

BA26DN

Claverton Court

BA26EY

Bathwick Hill

BA23QU

Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down

BA24BG

Sydney Wharf

BA24HD

Lime Grove

BA24LZ

Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down

BA24NZ

Clarendon Road

BA24QB

Magdalen Avenue

BA26AD

Tyning End

BA26AP

Tyning End

BA26JX

Cleveland Walk

BA27PB

Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down

BA27PJ

Convocation Avenue

BA26HB

North Road

BA23DL

Cheltenham Street

BA23DQ

Avon Street

BA26EG

Claverton Down Road

BA26EN

Bathwick Hill

BA26JH

Sham Castle Lane

BA24NE

Rosemount Lane

BA25AQ

Ralph Allen Drive

BA26HW

Golf Course Road

BA26DR

The Avenue

BA26EB

Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down

BA26NL

Bathwick Rise

BA27AT

Woodland Grove

BA27PD

Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.