Town Pop. 1,275

Living in Bathampton: Liveability Score 61/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bathampton comes out at 61/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Bathampton most outperforms the national norm: 56/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Among the 12 scored places sharing the BA2 postcode district, Bathampton ranks 2nd.

That sits 11 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (95) and economic health (85) sit at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BA2 postcode district.

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Bathampton scores 61 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 27 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 123% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 St George'S Hill 7 crimes
  2. 2 Mill Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 Court Gardens 6 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 6.851 · PM2.5 6.041 · PM10 9.424 µg/m³
75
Green Space 55
Parks Ample 15
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
33
2 schools in area · 16 within 4km
2Good
  • Bathampton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Bathwick St Mary Church SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
56
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital2.3 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary12.1 mi
St Michael's Hospital12.2 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryDrs Prees, Weldon & Hogg0.9 mi
GP capacity2,293 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
49
Full fibre (FTTP)72%
available across Bath and North East Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
72.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
74.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 48 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate53.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.4%Unemployed2.1%Retired32.9%Student5%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial57.6%Skilled & technical28.2%Routine & elementary14.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)9.7%Level 3 (A levels)13.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)54.4%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership78.3%
Among the least-deprived 12% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax Bath and North East Somerset · 2026-27
A £1,589
B £1,853
C £2,118
D £2,383
E £2,913
F £3,442
G £3,972
H £4,766
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
50
Bath Spa 1.7 mi
Oldfield Park 2.6 mi
Freshford 3.7 mi
J18 M4 7.5 mi
J18 M4 7.6 mi
J19 M4 11.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
52
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £550,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All
£512k £571k £632k £691k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Batheaston 58 1.1 mi away ⇄
Bathford 54 1.1 mi away ⇄
Bath 62 2.1 mi away ⇄
Monkton Combe 50 2.5 mi away ⇄
Limpley Stoke 49 3.4 mi away ⇄
Winsley 49 3.5 mi away ⇄
Box (Wiltshire) 46 3.6 mi away ⇄
Lower Wraxall 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Freshford 50 3.9 mi away ⇄
Colerne 44 4.1 mi away ⇄
Westwood 43 4.6 mi away ⇄
Bradford-on-Avon 59 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bathampton a nice place to live?

Bathampton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Bathampton is 61/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bathampton?

Bathampton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 76 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bathampton?

Among the top-rated schools in Bathampton are Bathampton Primary School and Bathwick St Mary Church School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Bathampton in total.

What are house prices like in Bathampton?

The current median house price in Bathampton is £550,000, around 93% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 3%.

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Postcode districts in Bathampton

BA2 60 ⇄

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