Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down
Bath and North East Somerset 012 · 6 sub-areas · 12,820 residents
Bath and North East Somerset 012 sits within one of England's most desirable — and expensive — districts, with around 12,820 residents and a median rent of roughly £1,876 a month. That's a significant outlay, but it comes with near-total gigabit broadband coverage, very low crime, and a rail link into Bath that keeps the city centre within easy reach. Rents here have risen around 8% in the past year.
- Best for Young professionals (96/100)
- Investors / BTL (66/100)
Overview
What's it like to live in Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down?
2 parks and 2 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; there's a serious food scene on the doorstep — 68 restaurants and 35 distinct cuisines within a five-minute walk; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; 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 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down in Bath and North East Somerset
Living in Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down
This part of Bath and North East Somerset has a distinctly settled, residential feel. The majority of homes are owner-occupied — nearly seven in ten — which gives streets here a stability you don't always find in areas where renting dominates. Crime is well below the UK national average at around 55 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, and green space is genuinely close: the nearest park or greenspace is under 400 metres away on average.
The cost picture is substantial. A typical two-bedroom home lets for around £1,512 a month, which is above the national median for two-beds by a meaningful margin — Bath and North East Somerset has long commanded a premium. Three-bed properties run around £1,796 a month, and even one-beds average close to £1,200. Council tax (Band D) adds another £2,383 a year on top. The rent-to-take-home ratio of nearly 80% is a stark reminder that this part of the South West is not cheap living, and getting onto the property ladder — median prices sit above £640,000 — takes close to a decade of saving a full deposit.
Who lives here skews noticeably younger than you might expect for an owner-occupied area. Around 37% of residents are aged 18 to 34, a share that's unusually high given the tenure mix, and suggests a substantial student or young professional population alongside longer-settled households. The 35 to 49 age bracket, by contrast, is low at just over 10%. Just over four in ten residents hold a degree-level qualification.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1 km away — about a 13-minute walk — and the public transport commute to London runs at around 90 minutes by rail. Broadband is essentially universal: 99% of premises here can access gigabit-speed connections, and there's no recorded coverage below the minimum standard. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how conditions vary across this neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Bath and North East Somerset 012 a nice place to live?
- For those who can afford it, yes. Crime is well below the national average, green space is close, broadband is essentially universal, and the rail link to Bath and beyond is solid. The trade-off is cost — rents are high, house prices are steep, and the rent-to-income ratio is one of the most stretched in the South West.
- What is the rent in Bath and North East Somerset 012?
- A typical one-bed runs around £1,199 a month, a two-bed around £1,512, and a three-bed around £1,796. These are estimates scaled from council-level ONS data using local sale prices. Rents have risen roughly 8% in the past year.
- Is Bath and North East Somerset 012 safe?
- It's relatively safe. The crime rate sits at around 55 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is noticeably below the UK national average of approximately 80. The neighbourhood also ranks in the top 10% least deprived areas in England, which correlates with lower crime.
- What's the commute from Bath and North East Somerset 012 to the city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 1 km away — roughly a 13-minute walk. The rail journey to London takes around 90 minutes, and Birmingham is just over 110 minutes by public transport. Over half of residents here work from home, which suggests many don't commute daily at all.
- Who lives in Bath and North East Somerset 012?
- A mix of younger residents and settled owner-occupiers. Around 37% are aged 18 to 34 — high for an area where nearly 70% of homes are owned outright or with a mortgage. Degree holders make up around 42% of residents. Single-person households account for just over a quarter of homes.
- What schools are near Bath and North East Somerset 012?
- There are 60 schools within 2 km of typical residents in this area. Around 55% of those are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, which is below the national average of approximately 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 4.2 km away. Check Bath and North East Somerset council's admissions pages for specific catchment boundaries.
- Is Bath and North East Somerset 012 good for families?
- It has some family-friendly qualities — low crime, nearby green space, and plenty of schools to choose from — but the costs are a real barrier. House prices average over £640,000, and even renting a three-bed runs close to £1,800 a month. Families with solid incomes will find it comfortable; those on average wages will feel squeezed.