BA1 — BATH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in BA1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BA1 is £630,589, which is 69% above the Somerset average of £373,759.

Properties in BA1 cost 119.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BA1 have fallen 8.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£1,045,220	275
Semi-detached	£651,967	329
Terraced	£598,223	615
Flat	£369,384	819
All types	£630,589	2168

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in BA1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 126.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BA1 has a crime rate significantly 55% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

39.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

4.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

4.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

21.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

32.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in BA1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BA1 has 17 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Kingswood School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Royal High School GDST	Other	Not inspected	mi
Kingswood Preparatory School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Bath College	Post-16	Not inspected	mi
Newbridge Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

200,028

Population

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

29.0%

Private rent

17.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BA1 are 176.0 Mbps, with 96% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 63% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

176.0 Mbps

Avg Download

32.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

87%

Superfast Coverage

46%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BA1 is collected by Bath Council. The Band D rate is £2,081/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

BA1 — BATH

Area Summary

BA1 (BATH) offers above-average property prices (£630,589, 120% above national average), higher-than-average crime (55% above national average), 17 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (176 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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BA2

BATH

£605K

▼ 6.2% YoY

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RADSTOCK

£366K

▲ 5.4% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BA1?

The average house price in BA1 (BATH) is £630,589, based on 2168 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 120% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 8.5% over the past year.

Is BA1 a safe area to live?

Crime in BA1 is above the national average (126.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (39.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (21.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in BA1?

There are 17 schools in or near BA1. 47% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 7 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in BA1?

Council tax in BA1 is collected by Bath Council. The Band D rate is £2,081 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in BA1?

The average broadband download speed in BA1 is 176 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 87% of premises, ultrafast to 46%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in BA1 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 29% of homes in BA1 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 200,028.