BathBA1
Bath and North East Somerset · South West
BA1 is a mixed-tenure postcode district with moderate fundamentals. Over the past five years, property prices have expanded at 1.4% annually, while rental growth has substantially outpaced this at 5.0% per annum, indicating stronger investor returns from lettings than capital appreciation. Population growth remains subdued at 0.8% over the same period. The district scores 49.6 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it at the 47th percentile nationally—indicating average performance relative to UK postcode districts. Currently in pre-cursor gentrification stage, BA1 demonstrates characteristics suggesting potential early-stage demographic or economic transition, though historical price and population data suggest this shift remains in preliminary phases.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 0.9% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.0% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.8% per year
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What's changing in Bath · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.9 points this month to 48/100, driven mainly by safety.
1 planning application submitted in BA1 over the last six months.
Bath (BA1) common questions
Is Bath up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Bath (BA1) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 48/100 (Average), in the top 63% of districts nationally. The score is up 2.1 points over the last 12 months.
Is Bath safe?
Bath has a safety score of 30/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Bath?
The average property price in Bath (BA1) is £321k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.9% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Bath?
The median monthly rent in Bath (BA1) is £1,054 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Bath?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Bath (BA2), Radstock (BA3), Bradford-On-Avon (BA15), Wincanton (BA9), Bristol (BS31). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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