Town Pop. 3,432

Living in Batheaston: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Batheaston scores 58/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 54/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 27/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the BA1 postcode district. Its healthcare score runs 9 points below the BA1 district's 63/100. That is 8 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see BA1 postcode district.

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Batheaston scores 58 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
109.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 135 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 53 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 42 crimes
↑ 88% above national average
Burglary 38 crimes
↑ 217% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 34 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
other 74 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 37 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 24 crimes
  3. 3 Upper Lambridge Street 23 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 6.5 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
76
Green Space 42
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
40
4 schools in area · 9 within 4km
3Good1Ungraded
  • Bathampton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Batheaston Church SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Saviours Junior Church SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Bathford Church SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
54
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital2.6 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary12 mi
St Michael's Hospital12.1 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3.6 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
1 GP surgery in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,297 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
27
Full fibre (FTTP)72%
available across Bath and North East Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
49.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
48.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 117 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate58.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.3%Unemployed2%Retired27%Student5%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.9%Skilled & technical30.6%Routine & elementary15.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10.6%Level 3 (A levels)14.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)53.3%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership75.8%
Among the least-deprived 18% 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 2.7 mi
Oldfield Park 3.4 mi
Freshford 4.6 mi
J18 M4 6.6 mi
J18 M4 6.7 mi
J17 M4 10.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
52
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Ample 10

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £481,000 24
Semi-detached £510,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Terraced
£331k £651k £980k £1.3m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Bathford 54 0.9 mi away ⇄
Bathampton 61 1.1 mi away ⇄
Box (Wiltshire) 46 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bath 62 3.0 mi away ⇄
Colerne 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Monkton Combe 50 3.6 mi away ⇄
Lower Wraxall 39 3.8 mi away ⇄
Marshfield (South Gloucestershire) 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Rudloe 50 4.3 mi away ⇄
Winsley 49 4.3 mi away ⇄
Limpley Stoke 49 4.4 mi away ⇄
Freshford 50 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Batheaston a nice place to live?

Batheaston is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Batheaston is 58/100, 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 Batheaston?

Batheaston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 376 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Batheaston?

Among the top-rated schools in Batheaston are Bathampton Primary School, Batheaston Church School and St Saviours Junior Church School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Batheaston in total.

What are house prices like in Batheaston?

The current median house price in Batheaston is £481,000, around 69% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £510,000. There were 24 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Batheaston in context

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Postcode districts in Batheaston

BA1 56 ⇄

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