Area Guide – Bath (BA)

Living in Bath (BA)

Crime levels in Bath (BA) are around the England average, several well-rated schools nearby, multiple rail stations serve the area, recent local sales data is available, flood risk is generally low across much of the area, though street-level conditions can vary. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Bath (BA)

Is Bath (BA) a good place to live?

Bath (BA) has crime levels close to the England average, several well-rated schools nearby and rail stations serving the area.

Are there good schools in Bath (BA)?

Yes. 30 schools within 2 mi — 14 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Bath (BA)?

Flood risk, train noise and air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

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shield Crime Around England average (83 vs 88 per 1,000)

school Schools 30 schools within 2 mi — 14 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Beechen Cliff School	Secondary	Good	0.2 mi
Bath College	16 plus	Not rated	0.3 mi
Widcombe Infant School	Primary	Good	0.3 mi
Widcombe CofE Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.4 mi
Hayesfield Girls School	Secondary	Good	0.5 mi
Parkside Infant School	Primary	Not rated	0.6 mi
St John's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	0.7 mi
Moorlands Infant School	Primary	Good	0.8 mi
Oldfield Park Infant School	Primary	Good	0.8 mi
Moorlands Junior School	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
St Andrew's Church School	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
St Andrew's CofE Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Oldfield Park Junior School	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
Mulberry Park Educate Together Primary Academy	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
Bathwick St Mary Church School	Primary	Good	1.1 mi
Bathwick St Mary Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.1 mi
St Swithin's CofE Infant School	Primary	Not rated	1.2 mi
Combe Down CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	1.3 mi
Combe Down Junior School	Primary	Not rated	1.3 mi
Combe Down Infant School	Primary	Not rated	1.3 mi
St Stephens Church School	Primary	Good	1.3 mi
St Stephen's CofE Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.3 mi
St Philip's CofE Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.4 mi
St Martin's Garden Primary School	Primary	Requires Improvement	1.5 mi
Fosseway Infant School	Primary	Not rated	1.5 mi
Fosseway Junior School	Primary	Not rated	1.5 mi
The Bath Studio School	Secondary	Not rated	1.5 mi
Ralph Allen School	Secondary	Good	1.6 mi
Bath Community Academy	Secondary	Not rated	1.6 mi
Culverhay School	Secondary	Not rated	1.6 mi

directions_railway Transport 2 rail stations within 2 miles of the area centre

Station	Distance
Bath Spa Rail Station	0.2 mi
Oldfield Park Rail Station	0.9 mi

water Flood risk Flood risk is generally low across much of the area — check the flood map for street-level detail

volume_up Train noise Railway noise may affect streets closer to rail lines — use the noise map to check specific locations

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 6.5 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

payments House prices Median sold price (12 mo): £307,500 across 2,683 sales

local_hospital Healthcare 44 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
BOOTS	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
BANES COMMUNITY SKIN SURGERY SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
WIDCOMBE SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
JULIAN HOUSE HEALTHCARE SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
PES@SPECSAVERS BATH BSW CCG	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
BATH PAVILION - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
BATH PAVILION - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
JUNCTION ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
DR PLAYFAIR JR & PARTNERS	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
HEART OF BATH, OLDFIELD CAMPUS - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
HEART OF BATH	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
HEART OF BATH, OLDFIELD CAMPUS - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
BANES DRUG AND ALCOHOL TREATMENT SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
THE PULTENEY PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
DR PLAYFAIR JR & PARTNERS	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
ST JAMES'S SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
COMBE DOWN SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
BANES & WILTS NEURODEVELOPMENT SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
BANES COPD IMPACT SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
BANES COMMUNITY PAEDIATRICS	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
LD SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
SULIS UNIT	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
BANES COMMUNITY NURSING	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
BANES NEUROLOGY OUTPATIENTS	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
BANES BLADDER AND BOWEL TEAM	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
BANES HEALTH VISITORS	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
BANES PRACTICE-BASED PHYSIOTHERAPY	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
BANES PODIATRY	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
BSW ADULTS ADHD AUTISM SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
BSW ADULTS LDAN SERVICES	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
FAIRFIELD PARK HEALTH CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
BMI HEALTHCARE BATH CLINIC	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
DR PROFFITT CM & PARTNERS	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
WESTON SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
DR HARTLEY-BREWER VF & PARTNER	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
RUSH HILL SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
SULIS MANOR ROAD SURGERY - BEEHIVE SITE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
DR BATTERHAM CV & PARTNERS	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
NEWBRIDGE SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
REMIND UK	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
DIABETES CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
RUH URGENT CARE CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
ST. MICHAEL'S SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
ROYAL UNITED HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	1.7 mi