Postcode BA2 3BU is located in an urban city, within the Westmoreland ward of Bath and North East Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down is £70,731 per year. The nearest station is Oldfield Park, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Royal Victoria Park.
Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,970 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.
Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down has a low crime rate, with approximately 37 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down is £70,731 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 35 ft away from BA2 3BU.
Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down near BA2 3BU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oldfield Park located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Oldfield Park | N/A | Walking directions to Oldfield Park |
| 0.8 mi | Bath Spa | N/A | Walking directions to Bath Spa |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Royal Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Royal Victoria Park |
| 0.5 mi | Linear Park | Large | Walking directions to Linear Park |
| 0.5 mi | Linear Park | Medium | Walking directions to Linear Park |
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £402,500 (about £422 per square foot) in Westmoreland area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £737,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £645,000 | £491 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £570,000 | £453 |
| Terraced | 39 | £417,000 | £417 |
| Flats | 16 | £279,750 | £452 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £380,000 | £236,000 | £375,000 |
| 2017 | £385,000 | £455,000 | £335,000 |
| 2018 | £340,000 | £446,500 | £338,000 |
| 2019 | £260,000 | £373,000 | £326,500 |
| 2020 | £353,000 | £406,000 | £341,000 |
| 2021 | £365,000 | £375,000 | £399,950 |
| 2022 | £355,000 | £475,000 | £400,500 |
| 2023 | £345,000 | £523,000 | £400,000 |
| 2024 | £337,500 | £550,000 | £398,750 |
| 2025 | £270,000 | £500,000 | £430,000 |
| 2026 | £349,750 | £570,000 | £411,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £475 | £318 | £353 |
| 2017 | £510 | — | £349 |
| 2018 | £584 | £363 | £353 |
| 2019 | £414 | £294 | £328 |
| 2020 | £480 | £346 | £343 |
| 2021 | £489 | £288 | £376 |
| 2022 | £498 | £465 | £422 |
| 2023 | £532 | £417 | £405 |
| 2024 | £514 | £388 | £394 |
| 2025 | £453 | £425 | £425 |
| 2026 | £515 | £453 | £414 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA2 3BU.
In the BA2 3BU postcode area, located within Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BA2 3BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Food Plus | 68 Lower Bristol Road, Bath, BA2 3BE | Walking directions to Food Plus |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Moorland Road, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 3PW | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Shaftesbury Road, Bath, BA2 3LH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Green Park Road, Bath, BA1 2DR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 54-56 Moorland Road, Bath, BA2 3PJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Bath and North East Somerset district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BA2 3BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Colin David Blackburn
Westmoreland - Elected 4 May 2023
June Player
Westmoreland - Elected 4 May 2023
Wera Hobhouse
Bath - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BA2 3BU records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around BA2 3BU in Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down is £402,500 (about £422 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to BA2 3BU, including Oldfield Park Infant School (Good), Hayesfield Girls School (Good) and Bath Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BA2 3BU is Oldfield Park, about 415 m away.
BA2 3BU scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,970 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bath covering BA2 3BU is Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Colin David Blackburn (Independent) and June Player (Independent).
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.