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BA2 3EW

Dorset Close

Westmoreland

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Detailed insights for BA2 3EW

Overview

Postcode BA2 3EW 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 Oldfield Park West area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oldfield Park West is £56,655 per year. The nearest station is Oldfield Park, about 0.2 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.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
24%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

3/10

Oldfield Park West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,042 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Oldfield Park West has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

24%

Approximately 24.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Oldfield Park West is £56,655 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 117 ft away from BA2 3EW.

Flood risk

Medium

Oldfield Park West near BA2 3EW 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BA2 3EW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Oldfield Park

N/A

Walking directions to Oldfield Park
0.9 mi

Bath Spa

N/A

Walking directions to Bath Spa

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BA2 3EW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRoyal Victoria ParkLargeWalking directions to Royal Victoria Park
0.5 miLinear ParkLargeWalking directions to Linear Park
0.4 miLinear ParkMediumWalking directions to Linear Park

Area Profile

Population
223
Population density
7,366.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
19.85(+33%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.8(-47%)
Other theft
9.58(+70%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.11(-37%)
Public order
3.42(-48%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
152
67.56%
Other White
35
15.56%
Indian
8
3.56%
Chinese
7
3.11%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
2.22%
Total population: 225

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
101
49.51%
Level 3 (A level)
46
22.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
11.76%
No qualifications
20
9.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
3.43%
Total 16+ residents: 204

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
53
43.8%
Other social rented
21
17.36%
Owns outright
14
11.57%
Shared ownership
14
11.57%
Owns with a mortgage
8
6.61%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Westmoreland

Median price£402,500
Price per sq ft£422
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£350K – £450K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westmoreland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£645,000£491
Semi-Detached1£570,000£453
Terraced39£417,000£417
Flats16£279,750£452

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westmoreland

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westmoreland.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westmoreland.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westmoreland.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westmoreland.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA2 3EW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Apr 2025Flat 2, St Peter'S Place, Lower Bristol Road, Bath, BA2 3EPFlatsLeasehold£282,500
28 Mar 2025Flat 17, St Peter'S Place, Lower Bristol Road, Bath, BA2 3EPFlatsLeasehold£205,000
09 Jan 2026Flat 3, St. Peters Court, Dorset Close, Bath, BA2 3RFFlatsLeasehold£246,250
31 Jul 2025Flat 7, St. Peters Court, Dorset Close, Bath, BA2 3RFFlatsLeasehold£350,000
31 Jan 20251, Beatrice House, Stothert Avenue, Bath, BA2 3FWFlatsLeasehold£250,000

Schools

In the BA2 3EW postcode area, located within Oldfield Park West, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BA2 3EW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryOldfield Park Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miSecondaryHayesfield Girls SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miNot applicableBath AcademyOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BA2 3EW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BA2 3EW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miUvin3-4 Cork Place, Bath, BA1 3BBWalking directions to Uvin
0.3 miLondisMoorland Road, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 3PWWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miTesco ExpressUpper Bristol Road, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 3DEWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miCo-op FoodShaftesbury Road, Bath, BA2 3LHWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miFood Plus68 Lower Bristol Road, Bath, BA2 3BEWalking directions to Food Plus

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 3EW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Colin David Blackburn

Westmoreland - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

June Player

Westmoreland - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Wera Hobhouse

Bath - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
Parliamentary ConstituencyBathE14001080
WardWestmorelandE05012491
ParishBath and North East Somerset, unparished areaE43000018
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Oldfield Park WestE02002997
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bath and North East Somerset 013EE01035207
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced2001-06-01

Frequently asked questions about BA2 3EW

Is BA2 3EW (Oldfield Park West) safe?

The area around BA2 3EW records about 38 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 3EW?

The median sale price around BA2 3EW in Oldfield Park West is £402,500 (about £422 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BA2 3EW?

There are 11 schools close to BA2 3EW, including Oldfield Park Infant School (Good), Hayesfield Girls School (Good) and Bath Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BA2 3EW?

The closest station to BA2 3EW is Oldfield Park, about 382 m away.

How deprived is the area around BA2 3EW?

BA2 3EW scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,042 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BA2 3EW (Oldfield Park West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bath covering BA2 3EW 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).

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.