BA2 — BATH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in BA2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BA2 is £605,085, which is 62% above the Somerset average of £373,759.

Properties in BA2 cost 110.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BA2 have fallen 6.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£841,477	641
Semi-detached	£519,134	739
Terraced	£491,396	1196
Flat	£343,385	524
All types	£605,085	3266

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in BA2

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

With 40.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BA2 has a crime rate well 51% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in BA2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BA2 has 37 schools within or near its boundaries, including 16 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Twerton Infant School	Primary	Good	mi
Saint Gregory's Catholic College	Secondary	Good	mi
Prior Park College	Other	Not inspected	mi
The Paragon School, Junior School of Prior Park College	Other	Not inspected	mi
Monkton Combe School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

523,700

Population

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

30.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BA2 are 295.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

295.0 Mbps

Avg Download

53.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

74%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BA2 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

BA2 — BATH

Area Summary

BA2 (BATH) offers above-average property prices (£605,085, 111% above national average), low crime (51% below national average), 37 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (295 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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BA1

BATH

£631K

▼ 8.5% YoY

BA3

RADSTOCK

£366K

▲ 5.4% YoY

BA4

SHEPTON MALLET

£388K

▼ 1.6% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BA2?

The average house price in BA2 (BATH) is £605,085, based on 3266 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 111% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 6.2% over the past year.

Is BA2 a safe area to live?

Crime in BA2 is significantly below the national average (40.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (17.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in BA2?

There are 37 schools in or near BA2. 43% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 16 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in BA2?

Council tax in BA2 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 BA2?

The average broadband download speed in BA2 is 295 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 93% of premises, ultrafast to 74%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in BA2 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in BA2 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 15% are social housing. The total population is approximately 523,700.