Property for sale in Oldfield Park, Bath

Average sold price in Oldfield Park: £295,000 — one of Bath's most affordable entry points. Average gross rental yield: 4.8%, the highest of any Bath neighbourhood. Average days to let: 18. Data source: Land Registry, May 2026.

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Oldfield Park property market data

£295,000

Average sold price

Oldfield Park (BA2 3)

Land Registry, May 2026

4.8%

Average gross rental yield

Highest in Bath

Land Registry, May 2026

18 days

Average days to let

Fastest in Bath

Land Registry, May 2026

The Oldfield Park property market

Oldfield Park sits south-west of the city centre, roughly bounded by the Lower Bristol Road to the north and Bloomfield Road to the south. It is Bath's most genuinely affordable owner-occupied neighbourhood — where a two-bedroom Victorian terrace can still be bought for under £320,000 — and has attracted significant first-time buyer and investment interest as central Bath prices have moved out of reach for many.

The rental market is exceptionally active. University of Bath students (the campus sits above on Claverton Down) and young professionals working in the city centre create persistent demand that keeps average void periods to 18 days and yields to 4.8% — figures that put Oldfield Park ahead of better-known buy-to-let postcodes in comparable UK cities. Properties in HMO configuration (four or more bedrooms) require a BANES licence and are subject to tighter planning constraints introduced in 2023, but continue to trade on strong yields.

The neighbourhood has improved materially over the past decade. Moorland Road has a cluster of independent cafes and restaurants that have built a local following. Oldfield Park railway station is one stop from Bath Spa on the Great Western Main Line — a useful commuter point for Bristol. The green space at Bloomfield Road and Alice Park on the neighbourhood's eastern edge provides outdoor amenity.

For investors, the calculus is straightforward: low entry price, high yield, fast occupancy. For first-time buyers, the same affordability applies — and the resale market has been active, with properties in good condition consistently achieving asking price or above in 2024 and 2025.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Oldfield Park, Bath?
The average sold price in Oldfield Park is £295,000 (Land Registry, May 2026). Two-bedroom terraced houses — the most common type in the area — average £290,000–£340,000. One-bedroom flats and conversion studios sell from £175,000. Three-bedroom houses are less common but sell from approximately £375,000. Oldfield Park is one of Bath's most affordable owner-occupied postcodes, sitting significantly below the city average of £430,000.
Is Oldfield Park a good area to buy property in Bath?
Oldfield Park offers the strongest rental yields in Bath: 4.8% average gross yield (BA2 postcodes, Land Registry, May 2026), driven by consistent demand from University of Bath students and young professionals. The average days to let is 18 — the lowest of any Bath neighbourhood. For first-time buyers, the combination of relatively affordable prices, strong rental demand (useful if plans change), and improving amenity makes it a sound entry point into the Bath market.
What types of property are available in Oldfield Park?
Oldfield Park's stock is predominantly Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses in local stone and brick, with a significant number of purpose-built and conversion flats from the 1960s–80s. Two-bedroom terraced houses are the most traded type. There are occasional larger semi-detached properties on the junction streets such as Moorland Road and Bloomfield Road. HMOs (licensed houses in multiple occupation) are present but are increasingly subject to licensing controls under BANES planning policy.
What schools are in the Oldfield Park area?
Primary: Oldfield Park Infant School and St Michael's Junior School are the main catchment schools. Secondary: Ralph Allen School (Ofsted: Good) covers much of the Oldfield Park catchment. The University of Bath campus is a 20-minute bus ride or a 40-minute uphill walk — the proximity sustains both student rental demand and academic staff purchases.