At a Glance
Average Property Price - BA1
£568,603
88
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - BA
£1,507
83
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - BA1
£46,999
81
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BA
5.4%
40
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BA1
3.1%
32
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BA
4.6%
86
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £569,000 places BA1 among the most expensive districts nationally. Price growth over the past decade has averaged 3.1% per year—below the national growth rate, reflecting a more measured market trajectory. Transaction activity has softened slightly, with 587 sales in the latest year compared to a ten-year average of 694 annually.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents of £1,507 sit well above the national average, reflecting the area's desirability. Rental growth over ten years has been robust at 4.6% per year, significantly outpacing the national rate. The current gross yield of 5.4% represents a meaningful uplift from the ten-year average of 4.5%, signalling improving returns for landlords.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £47,000 is notably above the national median, placing BA1 in the higher income percentile nationally. The price-to-income ratio of 12.4x, while elevated, has improved markedly since 2016 (14.1x), reflecting both income growth and a cooling of property price appreciation. Rental affordability has tightened slightly, with rents now consuming 37.2% of income compared to 35.9% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
BA1 has a notably younger demographic profile than the national average, with 17.5% aged 16–24 (well above the 11.0% national figure), likely reflecting Bath's strong student and young professional population. The private rented sector dominates at 34.1%—significantly higher than the 21.7% national average—while owner-occupation is proportionally lower. The workforce is heavily skewed towards professional and managerial roles (49.1% combined), far exceeding the national average of 33.9%, reflecting the area's affluent, highly qualified resident base.