Town Pop. 1,148

Living in Bathford: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bathford scores 54/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Bathford most outperforms the national norm: 58/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the BA1 postcode district, Bathford scores lowest. Safety (94) and economic health (87) also clear 80/100. That puts Bathford in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BA1 postcode district.

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Bathford scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
79.3 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 35 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 200% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Westwoods 9 crimes
  2. 2 Court Gardens 6 crimes
  3. 3 Mountain Wood 6 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 5.847 · PM2.5 5.866 · PM10 9.111 µg/m³
76
Green Space 40
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
29
2 schools in area · 9 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Bathampton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    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
58
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital3.6 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary13.1 mi
St Michael's Hospital13.2 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3.9 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryDrs Prees, Weldon & Hogg0.8 mi
GP capacity2,297 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)72%
available across Bath and North East Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
12.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
12.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 39 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate53.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.5%Unemployed1.9%Retired33.1%Student4.7%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.9%Skilled & technical29.7%Routine & elementary13.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)9.8%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)53.5%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership79.8%
Among the least-deprived 10% 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
40
Bath Spa 2.9 mi
Oldfield Park 3.7 mi
Freshford 4 mi
J18 M4 7.3 mi
J18 M4 7.5 mi
J17 M4 10.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bathford in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Batheaston 58 0.9 mi away ⇄
Bathampton 61 1.1 mi away ⇄
Box (Wiltshire) 46 2.5 mi away ⇄
Lower Wraxall 39 2.9 mi away ⇄
Monkton Combe 50 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bath 62 3.3 mi away ⇄
Colerne 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Winsley 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Limpley Stoke 49 3.8 mi away ⇄
Rudloe 50 3.8 mi away ⇄
Atworth 38 4.2 mi away ⇄
Bradford-on-Avon 59 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bathford a nice place to live?

Bathford is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Bathford is 54/100, 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 Bathford?

Bathford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 91 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bathford?

Among the top-rated schools in Bathford is Bathampton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Bathford in total.

Bathford in context

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Postcode districts in Bathford

BA1 56 ⇄

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