Property to rent in Widcombe, Bath

Average rent for a two-bedroom house in Widcombe: £1,600/month. Five minutes' walk to Bath Spa station. Canal towpath access. 20-day average void period. Source: Land Registry, May 2026.

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Widcombe rental data

£1,600

Avg rent, 2-bed house

Widcombe (BA2)

Land Registry, May 2026

4.3%

Average gross rental yield

BA2 postcodes

Land Registry, May 2026

20 days

Average days to let

Bath average: 24

Land Registry, May 2026

Renting in Widcombe

Widcombe's rental market sits between the premium Bathwick market (where rents can reach £2,000+/month for a two-bed) and the more affordable Oldfield Park (from £1,350/month). It attracts professionals who want period architecture and canal access but find Bathwick prices prohibitive — a position that has kept Widcombe void periods consistently short.

The canal is the area's defining feature. The Kennet and Avon Canal towpath runs through the Widcombe flight of locks — a traffic-free, flat, paved route that connects Bath Spa station eastward into the countryside. Tenants who cycle to work or who want a running/walking route find this particularly valuable. Canal-adjacent properties let faster and at a slight premium to equivalent hill-street stock.

Widcombe Parade has a cluster of independent businesses: a wine bar, a deli, cafes, and a bookshop that draws a steady local trade. The character is quieter and more residential than central Bath — less tourist pressure, more neighbourhood cohesion. Tenants who leave Widcombe typically do so for reasons of budget (moving further out) or life stage (buying), not dissatisfaction with the area.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to rent in Widcombe, Bath?
Average rents in Widcombe (BA2): one-bedroom flat £1,100–£1,350/month; two-bedroom house £1,500–£1,750/month; three-bedroom house £1,850–£2,200/month. Properties on the canal-side streets attract a 10% premium over comparable Widcombe Hill stock. Rents have risen approximately 7% year-on-year as of May 2026.
Is Widcombe a good area to rent in Bath?
Widcombe is one of Bath's best-value rental neighbourhoods for professionals. The five-minute walk to Bath Spa station and eight-minute walk to the city centre are strong practical advantages. The Kennet and Avon Canal towpath provides a flat, paved cycling route. The independent food and café scene on Widcombe Parade provides local amenity without the tourist congestion of the city centre. Average void period is 20 days.
What rental stock is available in Widcombe?
Widcombe rental stock is primarily Victorian and Georgian terraced houses and conversion flats within larger period properties. Canal-adjacent properties are the most popular. Two-bedroom houses are the most frequently available type. Studios and one-bedroom flats are less common than in Oldfield Park but available, primarily in converted properties on the hill streets.
How do I find a rental in Widcombe?
Submit your requirements on this page and we will match you with a Bath letting agent covering Widcombe. We route enquiries within one hour. Searching 'Widcombe, Bath' or 'BA2 4' on Rightmove returns the most accurate results. Agents active in the area include Whitegates, Carter Jonas, and Fox & Sons.

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