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Bath has eight distinct residential neighbourhoods, each with its own character and price point. Average property prices range from £295,000 in Oldfield Park to £680,000 in Lansdown. City-wide average: £430,000. Average rental yield: 3.9%. Source: Land Registry, May 2026.

£430k Avg. sold price
3.9% Avg. rental yield
24 Avg. days to let
8 Neighbourhoods covered

All Bath neighbourhoods

Larkhall Bath street scene

Larkhall

Independent shops, quiet streets. 10 minutes from the centre.

Avg. £385k · 4.0% yield
Bathwick canal and Sydney Gardens Bath

Bathwick

Canal walks, Sydney Gardens, and Bath's finest Georgian streetscapes.

Avg. £520k · 3.6% yield
Oldfield Park Bath architecture

Oldfield Park

Best value close to the centre. Growing independent scene.

Avg. £295k · 4.5% yield
Widcombe Bath

Widcombe

River views and a village feel five minutes from Bath Spa station.

Avg. £410k · 4.1% yield
Bear Flat Bath streets

Bear Flat

South-facing hillside living. Strong community, popular Saturday market.

Avg. £435k · 3.9% yield
Weston Bath and Victoria Park

Weston

A distinct village identity on Bath's western edge, with good schools.

Avg. £360k · 4.0% yield
Lansdown Bath aerial view

Lansdown

Bath's highest neighbourhood. Regency crescents and open countryside.

Avg. £680k · 3.4% yield
Combe Down Bath hilltop village

Combe Down

Hilltop village with Bath stone quarrying heritage. Popular with families.

Avg. £375k · 4.3% yield

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Common questions

Bath neighbourhoods — answered

Which is the best neighbourhood in Bath?
It depends on what you need. Larkhall and Bear Flat suit buyers who want independent shops and community without paying Bathwick prices. Bathwick is Bath's most prestigious address. Oldfield Park gives the best value if budget is the priority. Lansdown offers the most dramatic views and grandest properties.
Where should I live in Bath?
Families with children tend towards Weston and Combe Down for school catchments. Professionals and commuters favour Larkhall, Widcombe, and Oldfield Park for the walk into the centre. Those prioritising heritage architecture choose Bathwick and Lansdown. If you want a village feel within 10 minutes of Bath Spa station, Widcombe is hard to beat.
What are house prices like across Bath's neighbourhoods?
Average sold prices range from around £295,000 in Oldfield Park to over £680,000 in Lansdown. The city-wide average is approximately £430,000 (Land Registry, May 2026). All figures sourced from Land Registry and updated monthly.
How do Bath's neighbourhoods compare for rental investment?
Rental yields in Bath average 3.8–4.5% gross depending on postcode. Oldfield Park and Larkhall consistently outperform the city average on yield, driven by strong student and professional rental demand. Bathwick and Lansdown yield lower percentages but attract longer tenancies and lower void rates.