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BA2 3RX

Inverness Road

Westmoreland

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Detailed insights for BA2 3RX

Overview

Postcode BA2 3RX 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% 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 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Linear Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Oldfield Park West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,849 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Oldfield Park West has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 159 ft away from BA2 3RX.

Flood risk

Low

Oldfield Park West near BA2 3RX has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% 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 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BA2 3RX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Oldfield Park

N/A

Walking directions to Oldfield Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BA2 3RX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLinear ParkLargeWalking directions to Linear Park
0.2 miLinear ParkMediumWalking directions to Linear Park
0.1 miLinear ParkSmallWalking directions to Linear Park

Area Profile

Population
323
Population density
8,753.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.84(-35%)
Shoplifting
9.36(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.58(-42%)
Burglary
7.8(+181%)
Other theft
6.24(+11%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
261
80.31%
Other White
23
7.08%
Indian
10
3.08%
Other
8
2.46%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
1.23%
Total population: 325

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
132
45.36%
Level 3 (A level)
96
32.99%
No qualifications
20
6.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
5.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
5.15%
Total 16+ residents: 291

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
42
33.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
42
33.87%
Owns outright
38
30.65%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.61%
Total households: 124

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 3RX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA2 3RX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 20257, Vernon Park, Bath, BA2 3DDTerracedFreehold£400,000
06 Oct 20258, Albert Terrace, Bath, BA2 3RZTerracedFreehold£302,000
02 Dec 202520, Argyle Terrace, Bath, BA2 3DFTerracedFreehold£460,000
29 Aug 202519A, Argyle Terrace, Bath, BA2 3DFFlatsLeasehold£255,000
26 Mar 202521, Argyle Terrace, Bath, BA2 3DFTerracedFreehold£415,000

Schools

In the BA2 3RX postcode area, located within Oldfield Park West, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BA2 3RX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryOldfield Park Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryOldfield Park Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryNewbridge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BA2 3RX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BA2 3RX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidlLower Bristol Road, Bath, BA2 1ESWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miM&S FoodhallLower Bristol Road, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 1EPWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.3 miOne StopThe Hollow, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 1LXWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miNewbridge StoreChelsea Road, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 3JZWalking directions to Newbridge Store
0.3 miLondisMoorland Road, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 3PWWalking directions to Londis

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 3RX, 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 013BE01014474
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BA2 3RX

Is BA2 3RX (Oldfield Park West) safe?

The area around BA2 3RX records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 3RX?

The median sale price around BA2 3RX 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 3RX?

There are 13 schools close to BA2 3RX, including Oldfield Park Infant School (Good), Oldfield Park Junior School (Good) and Newbridge Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BA2 3RX?

The closest station to BA2 3RX is Oldfield Park, about 368 m away.

How deprived is the area around BA2 3RX?

BA2 3RX scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,849 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bath covering BA2 3RX 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.