Bath property
market

Explore by postcode and area

BA1 — Central Bath

Avg. sold price: £465,000. Rental yield: 4.2%. Georgian terraces, converted flats, and new-build apartments in Bath's central postcode.

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BA2 — South Bath

Avg. sold price: £385,000. Rental yield: 3.8%. Covers Widcombe, Bear Flat, Combe Down, and the university corridor.

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Neighbourhood guides

Larkhall, Bathwick, Oldfield Park, Widcombe, Bear Flat, and more — local character, school catchments, and the specific streets worth knowing.

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Bath market report

Monthly sold prices by postcode, rental yields, days to let, and demand signals. Updated from Land Registry and current listings data.

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Common questions

Bath property — answered

What is the average house price in Bath?

The city-wide average sold price in Bath is approximately £430,000 (Land Registry, May 2026). Central Bath (BA1) averages £465,000, reflecting demand for Georgian and converted properties near the Roman Baths and Pulteney Bridge. South Bath (BA2) averages £385,000, covering a wider range of property types from Widcombe terraces to Combe Down semi-detacheds.

What are rental yields like in Bath?

Bath's city-wide average gross rental yield is 4.1% (Land Registry and market data, May 2026). BA1 yields 4.2% on average; BA2 yields 3.8%. Oldfield Park and Larkhall consistently outperform the average, driven by student and young professional demand. Studio and one-bedroom flats in BA1 5 achieve the strongest yields within the central postcode.

How long does it take to let a property in Bath?

City average is 22 days from listing to let agreed. BA1 central averages 18 days; BA2 averages 26 days. Properties priced accurately against comparable lettings let in under two weeks. Overpriced stock in higher postcode areas can sit for 40–60 days. Source: Land Registry and rental market data, May 2026.

Is Bath a good place to invest in property?

Bath has delivered consistent long-term capital growth. Average prices have risen approximately 28% over the past five years. Rental demand is structural: Bath Spa University, the Royal United Hospital, and growing professional employment underpin a reliable tenant base. Buy-to-let investors tend to focus on BA1 5 and Oldfield Park for yield; capital growth investors focus on Bathwick and Lansdown.