Postcode BA2 4JH is located in an urban city, within the Widcombe & Lyncombe 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 low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 144.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× 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 Bath Spa, about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Alexandra Park.
Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,929 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down has a very high crime rate, with approximately 144.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.5% 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 52 ft away from BA2 4JH.
Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down near BA2 4JH has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bath Spa located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bath Spa | N/A | Walking directions to Bath Spa |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Alexandra Park | Medium | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
| 0.3 mi | Parade Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Parade Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Beazer Garden Maze | Small | Walking directions to Beazer Garden Maze |
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £650,000 (about £536 per square foot) in Widcombe & Lyncombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £202,000 up to £1,850,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £928,750 | £569 |
| Detached | 15 | £750,000 | £552 |
| Terraced | 39 | £650,000 | £528 |
| Flats | 17 | £322,500 | £443 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £700,000 | £250,000 | £685,000 | £595,000 |
| 2017 | £787,500 | £265,000 | £725,000 | £587,100 |
| 2018 | £870,000 | £268,500 | £485,000 | £570,000 |
| 2019 | £901,133 | £255,000 | £645,000 | £579,250 |
| 2020 | £840,000 | £241,000 | £730,000 | £613,750 |
| 2021 | £1,017,500 | £295,000 | £750,000 | £640,000 |
| 2022 | £942,000 | £230,000 | £831,000 | £702,500 |
| 2023 | £1,145,000 | £285,000 | £1,200,000 | £700,500 |
| 2024 | £1,017,000 | £280,000 | £1,085,000 | £712,500 |
| 2025 | £929,980 | £336,375 | £842,500 | £650,000 |
| 2026 | £900,000 | £315,000 | £939,250 | £625,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £447 | £415 | £445 | £392 |
| 2017 | £418 | £355 | £469 | £398 |
| 2018 | £457 | £357 | £403 | £436 |
| 2019 | £496 | £412 | £393 | £449 |
| 2020 | £472 | £410 | £459 | £429 |
| 2021 | £564 | £388 | £502 | £464 |
| 2022 | £584 | £401 | £476 | £500 |
| 2023 | £641 | £409 | £594 | £512 |
| 2024 | £592 | £462 | £569 | £517 |
| 2025 | £552 | £457 | £543 | £507 |
| 2026 | £571 | £434 | £674 | £535 |
There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA2 4JH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2026 | 8, Caroline Buildings, Bath, BA2 4JH | Terraced | Freehold | £900,000 | |
| 21 May 2026 | 3, Bridge Lock Mews, Bath, BA2 4DG | Terraced | Freehold | £550,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 8, St Matthews Place, Bath, BA2 4JJ | Terraced | Freehold | £650,000 | |
| 13 May 2025 | 9, St Matthews Place, Bath, BA2 4JJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £514,000 | |
| 18 May 2025 | 1, Pulteney Terrace, Bath, BA2 4HJ | Terraced | Freehold | £510,000 |
In the BA2 4JH postcode area, located within Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BA2 4JH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | Pulteney Road, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 6AA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | High Street Store | Rossiter Road, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 4LD | Walking directions to High Street Store |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Dorchester Street, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 1SS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Bathwick Hill, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 4EN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Southgate Street, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 1AQ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
Annual council tax rates for Bath and North East Somerset district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BA2 4JH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Stuart Pieter Bridge
Widcombe & Lyncombe - Elected 9 Oct 2025
Wera Hobhouse
Bath - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BA2 4JH records about 145 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 4JH in Widcombe & Lyncombe is £650,000 (about £536 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to BA2 4JH, including Widcombe Infant School (Good), Widcombe CofE Junior School and Bath College (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BA2 4JH is Bath Spa, about 388 m away.
BA2 4JH scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,929 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 4JH is Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Stuart Pieter Bridge (Liberal Democrats).