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BA2 3DL

Lower Bristol Road

Oldfield Park

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Overview

Postcode BA2 3DL is located in an urban city, within the Oldfield Park 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 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Royal Victoria Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

2/10

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.

Crime level

3/10

Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down has a low crime rate, with approximately 37 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.7%

Approximately 8.7% 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.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down is £70,731 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 19 ft away from BA2 3DL.

Flood risk

Medium

Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down near BA2 3DL has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Oldfield Park located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BA2 3DL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Oldfield Park

N/A

Walking directions to Oldfield Park
0.6 mi

Bath Spa

N/A

Walking directions to Bath Spa

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BA2 3DL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miRoyal Victoria ParkLargeWalking directions to Royal Victoria Park
0.1 miGreen ParkSmallWalking directions to Green Park
0.4 miElizabeth ParkSmallWalking directions to Elizabeth Park

Area Profile

Population
337
Population density
4,124.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.85(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.57(-29%)
Other theft
5.81(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.7(-43%)
Public order
3.17(-52%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
245
72.06%
Other White
34
10%
Other Asian
12
3.53%
Chinese
8
2.35%
Indian
8
2.35%
Total population: 340

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
145
46.33%
Level 4+ (Degree)
115
36.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
6.39%
Other
14
4.47%
No qualifications
11
3.51%
Total 16+ residents: 313

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
60
47.62%
Owns with a mortgage
28
22.22%
Owns outright
24
19.05%
Other social rented
9
7.14%
Social rents from council
2
1.59%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Oldfield Park

Median price£446,000
Price per sq ft£479
Sales (last 12 months)29
Typical range (middle 50%)£285K – £571K

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £446,000 (about £479 per square foot) in Oldfield Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £144,500 up to £1,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Oldfield Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached6£918,750£486
Terraced9£450,000£459
Flats14£286,250£498

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Oldfield Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oldfield Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£316,500£457,500£425,000
2017£235,000£570,000£394,500
2018£270,000£780,000£452,350
2019£254,498£759,000£365,000
2020£272,500£619,000£370,000
2021£295,000£800,000£430,000
2022£275,000£844,125£523,500
2023£245,000£1,060,000£551,750
2024£272,500£590,000£445,000
2025£281,250£775,000£434,250
2026£242,500£918,750£480,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oldfield Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oldfield Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£433£344£371
2017£419£376£390
2018£421£407£390
2019£405£372£348
2020£441£383£339
2021£426£491£381
2022£435£419£470
2023£453£485£441
2024£424£469£433
2025£498£493£415
2026£490£463£495
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oldfield Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Oldfield Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA2 3DL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA2 3DL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Nov 2025Ground Floor Flat, 58, Lower Bristol Road, Bath, BA2 3BEFlatsLeasehold£275,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 2, 64, Lower Bristol Road, Bath, BA2 3BEFlatsLeasehold£218,000
08 Aug 202528, Sydenham Buildings, Bath, BA2 3BSTerracedFreehold£446,000
10 Apr 2026Flat 2, 38, Green Park, Bath, BA1 1HZFlatsLeasehold£280,000
23 Sept 2025Flat 3, 39, Green Park, Bath, BA1 1HZFlatsLeasehold£325,000

Schools

In the BA2 3DL postcode area, located within Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BA2 3DL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryHayesfield Girls SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 mi16 plusBath CollegeFurther education

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryOldfield Park Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BA2 3DL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BA2 3DL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miFood Plus68 Lower Bristol Road, Bath, BA2 3BEWalking directions to Food Plus
0.1 miSainsbury'sGreen Park Road, Bath, BA1 2DRWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miOne StopJames Street West, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 2AGWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miIstanbul International Food CentreAvon Street, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 1UNWalking directions to Istanbul International Food Centre
0.3 miTesco ExpressWestgate Building, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 1EBWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bath and North East Somerset district (2025-26).

Band A£1,511
Band B£1,762
Band C£2,014
Band D£2,266
Band E£2,769
Band F£3,273
Band G£3,776
Band H£4,532

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BA2 3DL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ian Halsall

Oldfield Park - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Wera Hobhouse

Bath - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
Parliamentary ConstituencyBathE14001080
WardOldfield ParkE05012480
ParishBath and North East Somerset, unparished areaE43000018
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton DownE02002996
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bath and North East Somerset 012FE01014484
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BA2 3DL

Is BA2 3DL (Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down) safe?

The area around BA2 3DL 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.

What is the average house price near BA2 3DL?

The median sale price around BA2 3DL in Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down is £446,000 (about £479 per square foot) based on 29 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BA2 3DL?

There are 13 schools close to BA2 3DL, including Hayesfield Girls School (Good), Bath College (Requires improvement) and Oldfield Park Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BA2 3DL?

The closest station to BA2 3DL is Oldfield Park, about 727 m away.

How deprived is the area around BA2 3DL?

BA2 3DL 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).

Who represents BA2 3DL (Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bath covering BA2 3DL is Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ian Halsall (Liberal Democrats).

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.