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BA2 6BP

George Street

Bathwick

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Overview

Postcode BA2 6BP is located in an urban city, within the Bathwick 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 32.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% 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 Bath Spa, about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Henrietta Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

1/10

Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,511 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 1% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.2%

Approximately 10.2% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 309 ft away from BA2 6BP.

Flood risk

No risk

Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down near BA2 6BP 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BA2 6BP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Bath Spa

N/A

Walking directions to Bath Spa

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BA2 6BP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHenrietta ParkMediumWalking directions to Henrietta Park
0.3 miSydney GardensMediumWalking directions to Sydney Gardens
0.4 miParade GardensSmallWalking directions to Parade Gardens

Area Profile

Population
245
Population density
6,363.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
16.03(+143%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.02(-33%)
Violence and sexual offences
9.35(-72%)
Other theft
7.35(+31%)
Public order
4.68(-28%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
206
84.43%
Other White
22
9.02%
Irish
11
4.51%
Chinese
2
0.82%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.82%
Total population: 244

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
115
54.25%
Level 3 (A level)
39
18.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
11.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
7.08%
No qualifications
12
5.66%
Total 16+ residents: 212

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
79
57.66%
Owns with a mortgage
25
18.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
11.68%
Other social rented
8
5.84%
Social rents from council
6
4.38%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Bathwick

Median price£650,000
Price per sq ft£570
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£390K – £1.1M

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £650,000 (about £570 per square foot) in Bathwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £4,834,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bathwick over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£1,435,000£711
Semi-Detached14£907,250£593
Terraced21£825,000£620
Flats52£395,000£488

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bathwick

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bathwick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£932,500£364,500£579,750£622,500
2017£995,500£350,000£845,000£750,000
2018£900,000£387,500£585,000£690,000
2019£1,250,000£323,750£705,000£947,750
2020£1,290,000£325,000£533,750£1,050,000
2021£1,195,000£365,000£882,500£985,000
2022£1,190,000£385,000£853,500£900,000
2023£1,301,295£372,500£727,500£895,000
2024£1,217,500£350,000£840,000£1,112,500
2025£1,395,250£400,000£947,250£825,000
2026£1,400,000£415,000£702,500£550,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bathwick.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bathwick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£467£480£432£439
2017£553£511£441£550
2018£547£527£457£518
2019£502£449£467£519
2020£559£485£463£485
2021£589£465£592£510
2022£674£537£549£638
2023£665£495£619£590
2024£605£448£610£651
2025£725£504£564£625
2026£713£469£593£541
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bathwick.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA2 6BP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA2 6BP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Aug 2025Flat 1, Miles House, Bathwick Hill, Bath, BA2 6FQFlatsLeasehold£1,350,000
20 Oct 20253, Dunsford Place, Bath, BA2 6HFTerracedFreehold£1,925,000
19 Aug 202513, Dunsford Place, Bath, BA2 6HFTerracedFreehold£1,860,000
25 Jun 20251, Dunsford Place, Bath, BA2 6HFOtherFreehold£1,857,700
04 Apr 20257, Dunsford Place, Bath, BA2 6HFTerracedFreehold£2,150,000

Schools

In the BA2 6BP postcode area, located within Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BA2 6BP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWidcombe Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWidcombe CofE Junior SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableKing Edward's SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BA2 6BP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BA2 6BP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTesco ExpressBathwick Hill, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 4ENWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miMorrisons Daily33-34 Bathwick Street, Bath, BA2 6NZWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miBest-oneTerrace Walk, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 1LNWalking directions to Best-one
0.5 miCo-op FoodPulteney Road, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 6AAWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miWaitroseNorthgate Street, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 5ALWalking directions to Waitrose

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 6BP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Manda Rigby

Bathwick - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Toby Simon

Bathwick - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Wera Hobhouse

Bath - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
Parliamentary ConstituencyBathE14001080
WardBathwickE05012463
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 012BE01014381
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BA2 6BP

Is BA2 6BP (Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down) safe?

The area around BA2 6BP records about 32 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 6BP?

The median sale price around BA2 6BP in Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down is £650,000 (about £570 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BA2 6BP?

There are 10 schools close to BA2 6BP, including Widcombe Infant School (Good), Widcombe CofE Junior School and King Edward's School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BA2 6BP?

The closest station to BA2 6BP is Bath Spa, about 805 m away.

How deprived is the area around BA2 6BP?

BA2 6BP scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 32,511 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BA2 6BP (Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bath covering BA2 6BP is Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Manda Rigby (Liberal Democrats) and Toby Simon (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.