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BA2 5DS

Farrs Lane

Combe Down

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Overview

Postcode BA2 5DS is located in an urban city, within the Combe Down ward of Bath and North East Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Combe Down area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Combe Down is £67,173 per year. The nearest station is Bath Spa, about 1.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Firs Field.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Combe Down has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,674 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Combe Down has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.7%

Approximately 5.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Combe Down is £67,173 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 61 ft away from BA2 5DS.

Flood risk

No risk

Combe Down near BA2 5DS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bath Spa located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BA2 5DS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miFirs FieldMediumWalking directions to Firs Field
0.2 miBackstones Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Backstones Open Space

Area Profile

Population
362
Population density
4,496.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.47(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.26(-31%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.62(-29%)
Public order
3.59(-45%)
Shoplifting
2.05(-69%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
298
82.09%
Other White
36
9.92%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
1.65%
Other Asian
4
1.1%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
1.1%
Total population: 363

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
146
52.71%
Level 3 (A level)
57
20.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
9.03%
No qualifications
22
7.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
6.86%
Total 16+ residents: 277

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
43.26%
Owns with a mortgage
48
34.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
15.6%
Other social rented
7
4.96%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.42%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Combe Down

Median price£547,500
Price per sq ft£466
Sales (last 12 months)87
Typical range (middle 50%)£377K – £745K

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £547,500 (about £466 per square foot) in Combe Down area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,000 up to £2,125,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Combe Down over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£865,000£492
Semi-Detached22£567,500£471
Terraced30£442,500£465
Flats10£293,750£411

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Combe Down

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Combe Down.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£687,500£260,000£477,500£350,000
2017£592,500£304,000£480,000£335,000
2018£551,000£312,500£472,500£360,000
2019£575,000£261,000£480,000£316,500
2020£675,000£299,995£475,000£399,995
2021£650,000£292,500£500,000£422,750
2022£742,500£277,500£573,564£420,000
2023£640,000£341,000£599,995£417,500
2024£668,000£320,000£565,000£425,000
2025£800,000£297,500£532,500£485,000
2026£952,500£290,000£550,000£360,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Combe Down.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Combe Down.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£437£427£355£363
2017£426£361£379£390
2018£414£377£380£374
2019£408£384£385£332
2020£432£367£376£395
2021£460£406£421£415
2022£525£408£454£459
2023£525£425£493£438
2024£522£420£456£437
2025£489£438£463£456
2026£599£385£483£412
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Combe Down.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Combe Down in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA2 5DS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA2 5DS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 202555A, North Road, Bath, BA2 5DFDetachedFreehold£1,445,000
18 Aug 202517, The Firs, Bath, BA2 5EDTerracedFreehold£740,000
13 Feb 2025First Floor Flat, 18, The Firs, Bath, BA2 5EDFlatsLeasehold£350,000
29 Apr 202634, Trinity Road, Bath, BA2 5ABSemi-DetachedFreehold£665,000
19 Dec 202563, Trinity Road, Bath, BA2 5ABTerracedFreehold£379,000

Schools

In the BA2 5DS postcode area, located within Combe Down, there are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BA2 5DS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCombe Down CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryMulberry Park Educate Together Primary AcademyFree schools

Good

0.3 miNot applicablePrior Park CollegeOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BA2 5DS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BA2 5DS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisaThe Avenue, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 5EHWalking directions to Nisa

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 5DS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Bharat Pankhania

Combe Down - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Onkar Saini

Combe Down - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Wera Hobhouse

Bath - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
Parliamentary ConstituencyBathE14001080
WardCombe DownE05012466
ParishBath and North East Somerset, unparished areaE43000018
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Combe DownE02003002
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bath and North East Somerset 018CE01014389
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BA2 5DS

Is BA2 5DS (Combe Down) safe?

The area around BA2 5DS records about 33 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 public order.

What is the average house price near BA2 5DS?

The median sale price around BA2 5DS in Combe Down is £547,500 (about £466 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BA2 5DS?

There are 6 schools close to BA2 5DS, including Combe Down CofE Primary School (Good), Mulberry Park Educate Together Primary Academy (Good) and Prior Park College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BA2 5DS?

BA2 5DS scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,674 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BA2 5DS (Combe Down) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bath covering BA2 5DS is Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Bharat Pankhania (Liberal Democrats) and Onkar Saini (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.