Saltford, Farmborough & Timsbury
Bath and North East Somerset 016 · 7 sub-areas · 9,761 residents
Bath and North East Somerset 016 is a residential area within Bath and North East Somerset, home to around 9,800 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £1,500 a month — broadly in line with the wider district, but notably above the UK median. The standout demographic fact: nearly three in ten residents are aged 65 or over, making this one of the older communities in the South West.
- Best for Families (93/100)
- Couples (36/100)
Overview
What's it like to live in Saltford, Farmborough & Timsbury?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents sit firmly in the upper bracket nationally, with a typical home letting at around £1,876 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 7 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Saltford, Farmborough & Timsbury in Bath and North East Somerset
Living in Saltford, Farmborough & Timsbury
This part of Bath and North East Somerset has a distinctly settled, mature character. Around 80% of homes are owner-occupied — one of the higher ownership rates you'll find anywhere in the South West — and the population skews noticeably older, with 29% of residents aged 65 or over and a further 23% in the 50–64 bracket. It's not a transient neighbourhood: most people who live here have put down roots.
The cost of that rootedness is real. A median home here sold for around £524,000, and even renting isn't cheap — a two-bedroom place runs about £1,500 a month, roughly a quarter above the UK median for a comparable home. Rents rose by around 8% in the past year, which is a meaningful squeeze. Council tax (Band D) adds around £2,383 a year on top.
Greenspace is a genuine plus. The typical resident is within about 380 metres of their nearest green space, and around half of residents can reach green space on foot — that's a solid score for a suburban area. It's the kind of neighbourhood where weekend walks feel like part of daily life, not a special trip.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 5.5 km away as the crow flies — about a 70-minute walk, so you'd want a car or bus for that leg. The majority of residents (around half) commute by car, and a notable 40% work from home, which shapes the quiet, residential feel during the day. Public transport use is low at just over 2%. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how specific parts of the neighbourhood compare.
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Frequently asked
- Is Bath and North East Somerset 016 a nice place to live?
- For older residents and established owner-occupiers, yes — it's quiet, safe, and well connected to green space, with crime rates roughly half the national average. The trade-off is cost: rents are above the UK median and rising, and the nearest rail station requires a car or bus to reach. It's less suited to younger renters or those relying on public transport.
- What is the rent in Bath and North East Somerset 016?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £1,200 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,500, and a three-bedroom around £1,800. These figures are estimates scaled from district-level ONS data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 8% in the past year, so expect continued upward pressure.
- Is Bath and North East Somerset 016 safe?
- It's notably safe by national standards — around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, compared to a UK average of around 80. The area sits in the top 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England, which typically correlates with lower crime. Most residents don't report safety as a concern.
- What's the commute from Bath and North East Somerset 016 to the city centre?
- Around half of residents commute by car, and 40% work from home — public transport use is very low at just over 2%. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 5.5 km away. By rail, London is about 157 minutes away and Birmingham around 158 minutes on public transport.
- Who lives in Bath and North East Somerset 016?
- Predominantly older, settled owner-occupiers. Nearly three in ten residents are aged 65 or over, and a further 23% are in the 50–64 bracket. About 80% own their home. The community is relatively homogeneous, with 94% of residents born in the UK. Around 41% hold degree-level qualifications.
- What schools are near Bath and North East Somerset 016?
- There are 15 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 46% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 3.3 km away. If school quality is a deciding factor, it's worth checking individual catchment boundaries carefully before moving.
- Is Bath and North East Somerset 016 good for families?
- It's a safe, green, and relatively affluent area, which suits families in some respects. The school picture is weaker than the national average, with under half of nearby schools rated Good or Outstanding. The car-dependent layout and ageing demographic profile means it's better suited to established families than young parents looking for a community feel.