House prices in Bath and North East Somerset
The median price paid for a home in Bath and North East Somerset was £380,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 2,184 sales. House prices in Bath and North East Somerset fell 2.1% in the year to September 2026, and are 7.0% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Bath and North East Somerset was 27% higher than the median for South West (£300,000). The average private rent in Bath and North East Somerset was £1,885 a month in August 2026, 7.4% up on a year earlier (ONS). Bath and North East Somerset had 7.6 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Bath and North East Somerset stands out
- Bath and North East Somerset has the 23rd highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales: £1,885 a month in August 2026.
- Bath and North East Somerset is the 45th least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the Indices of Deprivation 2025.
House prices in Bath and North East Somerset
The median price paid in Bath and North East Somerset was £380,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 2,184 sales, or £4,331 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | South West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £550,000 | 473 | £4,506 | −4.3% | +8.5% | £445,000 |
| Semi-detached | £395,000 | 579 | £4,312 | +2.6% | +14.5% | £305,000 |
| Terraced | £350,000 | 735 | £4,170 | −4.1% | +4.5% | £260,000 |
| Flats | £270,000 | 397 | £4,525 | +4.8% | +8.0% | £177,500 |
Compared with South West and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath and North East Somerset | £380,000 | −2.1% | +7.0% | £4,331 | +0.0% |
| South West | £300,000 | −1.6% | +6.4% | £3,548 | −0.6% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Bath and North East Somerset sold for a median £4,331 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 22% higher than the figure for South West (£3,548).
Bath and North East Somerset has the 79th highest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 2nd highest of 26 local authorities in South West.
Its −2.1% change over the year is the 72nd biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 10th biggest fall of 26 local authorities in South West.
Rents in Bath and North East Somerset
The average private rent in Bath and North East Somerset was £1,885 a month in August 2026, 7.4% up on a year earlier. Rents in Bath and North East Somerset are 44.3% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Bath and North East Somerset has the 23rd highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the highest of 26 local authorities in South West.
Deprivation in Bath and North East Somerset
Bath and North East Somerset is the 45th least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 252nd |
| Income | 256th |
| Employment | 250th |
| Education and skills | 247th |
| Health | 232nd |
| Crime | 214th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 202nd |
| Living environment | 127th |
How many homes sell in Bath and North East Somerset
2,119 homes were sold in Bath and North East Somerset in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.06 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Bath and North East Somerset were 2.0% down on the year before and 34.8% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 142nd most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 7th fewest of 26 local authorities in South West.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Bath and North East Somerset
The police recorded 15,517 crimes in Bath and North East Somerset in the 12 months to August 2026, 7.6 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Bath and North East Somerset rose 8.5% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 23.4% higher than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3.17 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 2.94 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.96 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.52 |
Bath and North East Somerset has the 143rd lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 8th highest of 21 local authorities in South West.
The figure for South West leaves out Gloucestershire, whose police have not published every month. The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Broadband and mobile in Bath and North East Somerset
79.3% of premises in Bath and North East Somerset can get gigabit broadband and 96.4% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 72.9% can get full fibre, and 0.4% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 54th lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
89.1% of premises in Bath and North East Somerset get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Bath and North East Somerset
In the year ending June 2025, 19,824 people moved to Bath and North East Somerset from elsewhere in the UK and 19,688 moved away, a net gain of 136 (0.7 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Bristol, City of 1,822
- Somerset 985
- Wiltshire 977
Most moved out to
- Wiltshire 1,581
- Bristol, City of 1,484
- Somerset 1,404
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Bath and North East Somerset
How much does a house cost in Bath and North East Somerset?
The median price paid for a home in Bath and North East Somerset was £380,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £550,000; semi-detached £395,000; terraced £350,000; flats £270,000.
Are house prices in Bath and North East Somerset going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Bath and North East Somerset fell 2.1%, and over five years it rose 7.0%. Across South West prices fell 1.6% over the same year.
How much is rent in Bath and North East Somerset?
The average private rent in Bath and North East Somerset was £1,885 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £1,207; 2 bed £1,523; 3 bed £1,811; 4+ bed £2,535.
Is Bath and North East Somerset a safe place to live?
Bath and North East Somerset had 7.6 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 143rd lowest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for South West was 7.5. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Bath and North East Somerset?
72.9% of premises in Bath and North East Somerset can get full fibre and 79.3% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Bristol 14 km
- North Somerset 19 km
- South Gloucestershire 21 km
- Newport 40 km
- Wiltshire 40 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.