Bath property market · Q1 2026

Property for sale in Bath

Bath property prices range from £240k in BA2 6 to well over £1m in central BA1. The postcode you buy in determines your price, your yield, and your tenant or buyer profile. Here are the numbers, by area.

Bath property prices by type (Q1 2026)

Property type BA1 range BA2 range
Flat (1-bed) £180–240k £170–220k
Flat (2-bed) £250–350k £220–310k
Terraced (2-bed) £280–380k £260–350k
Terraced (3-bed) £380–520k £340–480k
Semi-detached (3-bed) £420–580k £360–520k
Detached (4-bed) £550k–1m+ £480k–900k

Source: Land Registry Q1 2026. Approximate ranges — individual properties vary considerably.

Bath postcodes for buyers

BA1 — City centre and north

Roman Baths, Royal Crescent, Lansdown. The premium address. Premium prices.

£540k

3.5% yield

BA1 2 — Kingsmead/Southgate

Regenerated central Bath — city fringe, regenerated, good access.

£380k

4.2% yield

BA1 3 — Walcot/Larkhall

Independent Bath. Walcot Street and Larkhall's village atmosphere.

£360k

4.0% yield

BA1 4 — Weston/Newbridge

Family-friendly western suburbs. Good schools, quieter roads.

£340k

4.3% yield

BA1 5 — Twerton/Lower Bristol Road

Bath's best-value postcode. Strong yield, improving area.

£265k

4.8% yield

BA2 — South Bath

Includes Widcombe, Bear Flat, Combe Down, Bathwick.

£430k

3.9% yield

BA2 3 — Oldfield Park

Popular with young professionals and families. Strong rental demand.

£310k

4.5% yield

BA2 4 — Bathwick/Claverton Down

Prestigious eastern suburbs. Pulteney Bridge and university proximity.

£480k

3.6% yield

BA2 5 — Combe Down/Peasedown

Village character south of Bath. Prior Park adjacent.

£390k

4.1% yield

BA2 6 — Radstock/Midsomer Norton

Ex-mining towns south of Bath. Bath commutable, notably cheaper.

£240k

5.0% yield

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Bath?
Average house price in Bath (all property types, Q1 2026): approximately £420k across all Bath postcodes (BA1 and BA2). This varies significantly by postcode — BA1 central averages approximately £540k, while BA1 5 (Twerton) averages approximately £265k and BA2 6 (Radstock) approximately £240k. Source: Land Registry Q1 2026.
Which is the cheapest area to buy in Bath?
The cheapest postcodes to buy in Bath are BA1 5 (Twerton/Lower Bristol Road, average ~£265k) and BA2 6 (Radstock/Midsomer Norton, average ~£240k). BA2 6 is approximately 6 miles from Bath city centre and is technically outside the city boundary. Within Bath proper, BA1 5 offers the best value and has seen strong capital growth over the past five years.
Is Bath a good place to invest in property?
Bath property investment (Q1 2026): Bath is a strong market for capital preservation and moderate growth, with consistent demand driven by the university, tourism, and the professional employment base. Rental yields are modest in the premium postcodes (BA1 2 averages ~3.5%) but stronger in BA1 5 and BA2 3 (4.5–4.8%). Bath has not seen the yield compression of central London. L&C Mortgages can advise on buy-to-let structures — click the referral link on our property pages.
How long does it take to sell a house in Bath?
Average days to sell in Bath: approximately 18–28 days depending on the property type and postcode (Q1 2026 data). Family houses in the 3-bed terraced range (BA2 3, BA1 3) typically sell in under 3 weeks. Premium detached properties in BA1 and BA2 4 take longer. The market moves faster in spring and autumn. Source: aggregate estate agent data.

Property data: Land Registry Q1 2026. Approximate market averages. Yields estimated from local rental market data.

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