Postcode sector · BA5 3

Bath BA5 3 area guide

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Is Bath BA5 3 a good place to live?

In Bath (BA5 3), recorded crime is 89% below the national average, homes sell for around £473,938 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£473,938
from 65 sales
Population
18,377
Deprivation decile 7/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
28.6
per 1,000 · -89% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
3
3 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
49%
gigabit-ready · 73% superfast
Flood risk
High
3.1% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Bath BA5 3

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bath BA5 3 is rated high. Around 3.1% of properties (102 of 3,308) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 77 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in BA5 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (18 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in BA5 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 9/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 51
One-person households: 28%
Households with children: 24%
Households: 7,785

Owned 76% · Social rent 8% · Private rent 15%

Census 2021 (ONS), for BA5 3.

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Bath BA5 3: frequently asked questions

Is Bath BA5 3 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Bath BA5 3?

Recorded crime in Bath BA5 3 runs at 28.6 per 1,000 properties, 89% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Bath BA5 3 safe?

Crime in Bath BA5 3 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Bath BA5 3 runs at 28.6 per 1,000 properties, 89% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Bath BA5 3?

Homes in Bath BA5 3 sell for around £473,938 on average, based on 65 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Bath BA5 3 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bath BA5 3 is rated high. Around 3.1% of properties (102 of 3,308) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 77 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Bath BA5 3?

There are 3 schools in Bath BA5 3 (3 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Bath BA5 3 a deprived area?

Bath BA5 3 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).