Property in BA1 3 — Walcot & St Swithin's

BA1 3 prices by property type

About BA1 3

• BA1 3 covers the upper town east of the Circus — Walcot Street and its surroundings, the St Swithin's area, and the slopes leading toward Lansdown. One of Bath's most characterful residential areas.
• Walcot Street is Bath's independent commercial strip: studios, galleries, independent cafes, furniture makers, and antique dealers concentrated in one walkable stretch.
• The area sits between the Georgian city centre and the lower residential streets toward the London Road, giving good access to the Roman Baths and city amenities on foot.
• Housing stock mixes Georgian terraces with Victorian conversions and some early 20th century properties. Period features are common; condition and finish vary considerably.
• The monthly Walcot Street Market (first Saturday) and proximity to the Farmers Market at Green Park Station contribute to a neighbourhood atmosphere unusual for a central Bath postcode.

Frequently asked questions

What is BA1 3 in Bath?

BA1 3 is the postcode sector covering the upper town east of the Circus in Bath — roughly the Walcot Street area, St Swithin's, and the slopes toward Lansdown. It's a characterful central Bath postcode with a mix of Georgian terraces, Victorian conversions, and period properties. Average sold prices run approximately £425k across all property types (Q1 2026). Walcot Street's independent shops, studios, and cafes give the area a distinct neighbourhood feel unusual for a central city postcode.

What are property prices like in BA1 3?

BA1 3 average sold prices (Q1 2026): 1-bed flats £220–280k; 2-bed flats £310–390k; 2-bed terraced £385–460k; 3-bed terraced £480–600k; period conversions £295–380k. Average across all types approximately £425k. Prices are lower than the prime BA1 postcodes around the Royal Crescent (BA1 2) but benefit from similar central access. Rental yields average 4.0% across the postcode.

Is BA1 3 a good area to rent in Bath?

BA1 3 is a strong rental area — central city access, walkable to the Roman Baths and Thermae Bath Spa, but with more residential character than the purely tourist-facing streets closer to the Abbey. The Walcot Street independent strip is an appeal for professional renters. Average days to let is approximately 21 across the postcode. 1-bed flats let fastest (approximately 16 days average).

How do I find properties for sale or rent in BA1 3?

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