Living in Bath, Somerset
Thinking of moving to Bath? Our area guide covers everything you need to know about living in Bath, Somerset - from school ratings and house prices to broadband speeds and local amenities.
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Local administration around Bath
Boundary data: mySociety MapIt. MP data: UK Parliament Members API. Based on the town-centre postcode, so a larger town may span more than one ward, constituency or MP - check your exact address for certainty.
Nearest GP surgeries to Bath
| Surgery | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widcombe Surgery | 3-4 Widcombe Parade, Bath | 0.4 mi | 01225 310883 |
| The Pulteney Practice | 35 Great Pulteney Street, Bath | 0.4 mi | 01225 464187 |
| Heart of Bath | 45 Upper Oldfield Park, Bath | 0.7 mi | 01225 613100 |
| Fairfield Park Health Centre | Tyning Lane, Camden Road, Bath | 1.0 mi | 01225 331616 |
| University Medical Centre | Quarry House, North Road, Bath | 1.4 mi | 01225 789100 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being nearby does not mean a practice is accepting new patients - confirm the catchment area and list status with the surgery.
Nearest pharmacies to Bath
| Pharmacy | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots | Westgate Street, Bath | 0.1 mi | 01225 482069 |
| Superdrug Pharmacy | 32 Westgate Street, Bath | 0.1 mi | 01225 336198 |
| Lifestyle Pharmacy | 15 Westgate Street, Bath | 0.1 mi | 01225 465576 |
| The Bathwick Pharmacy | 8 Argyle Street, Bath | 0.2 mi | |
| Boots | 1 Newark Street, Bath | 0.2 mi | 01225 461251 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Check opening hours and services with the pharmacy or on the NHS Find a Pharmacy service at nhs.uk.
Nearest dentists to Bath
| Practice | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulteney Dental Practice | 14 Argyle Street, Bath | 0.2 mi | |
| Queen Square Dental Practice | 1a Queen Square, Bath | 0.2 mi | |
| Edgar Buildings Dental & Implant Clinic | 7 Edgar Buildings, Bath | 0.3 mi | |
| Gay Street Dental Surgery | 25 Gay Street, Bath | 0.3 mi | |
| Dental Care Bath | 15a Charlotte Street, Bath | 0.3 mi |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being listed does not mean a practice is taking new patients - check with the practice or on the NHS Find a Dentist service at nhs.uk.
Dental practices listed may be NHS, private or mixed - NHS availability changes. Check the NHS Find a Dentist service.
Recent Sold Prices in Bath
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 3, 37, GREEN PARK | £375,000 | Flat | Jul 2026 |
| FLAT 6, ST LAWRENCE HOUSE, 1, PHILIP STREET | £255,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| MAISONETTE E, 17, OLD ORCHARD STREET | £522,500 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| FLAT 2, 2, HARINGTON PLACE | £280,000 | Flat | May 2026 |
| 2, CHAPEL ROW | £1,010,000 | Terraced | May 2026 |
| FLAT 2, 38, GREEN PARK | £280,000 | Flat | Apr 2026 |
| FLAT 2, SOUTHGATE HOUSE, 3, SOUTHGATE STREET | £136,000 | Flat | Feb 2026 |
| FLAT 18, SOUTHGATE HOUSE, 3, SOUTHGATE STREET | £271,000 | Flat | Dec 2025 |
| 4, RIVERSIDE GARDENS | £281,000 | Flat | Dec 2025 |
| GARDEN FLAT, 7, PRINCES STREET | £252,000 | Flat | Sep 2025 |
Contains HM Land Registry data. Crown copyright and database right 2026.
Schools in Bath
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Widcombe Infant School | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Widcombe CofE Junior School | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
| St Andrew's Church School | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Oldfield Park Infant School | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
| Bathwick St Mary Church School | Good | 0.8 mi |
| St John's Catholic Primary School | Good | 0.9 mi |
| St Stephens Church School | Not rated | 0.9 mi |
| Moorlands Infant School | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Oldfield Park Junior School | Not rated | 1.1 mi |
| Moorlands Junior School | Good | 1.1 mi |
Secondary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hayesfield Girls School | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
| Beechen Cliff School | Good | 0.6 mi |
| St Mark's CofE School | Good | 1.3 mi |
Broadband in Bath
Local Amenities in Bath
Parks & Green Spaces
- Parade Gardens 0.1 mi
- Pigeon Park 0.1 mi
- Beazer Garden Maze 0.2 mi
- Pitch 0.2 mi
- Queen Square 0.3 mi
Supermarkets
- Waitrose 0.2 mi
- Morrisons 0.2 mi
- Istanbul International Food Centre 0.2 mi
- Co-op Food 0.4 mi
- Sainsbury's 0.4 mi
Train Stations
- Bath Spa Rail Station 0.3 mi
- Oldfield Park Rail Station 0.9 mi
- Freshford Rail Station 3.7 mi
- Avoncliff Rail Station 4.4 mi
Airports
- Charmy Down Airstrip 3.2 mi
- Avon Lane Airfield 4.3 mi
- South Wraxall private Airstrip 4.5 mi
- White Ox Mead Airstrip 4.6 mi
Hospitals & Healthcare
- Boots 0.1 mi
- Superdrug 0.1 mi
- Lifestyle Pharmacy 0.1 mi
- The Pure Practice 0.2 mi
- A.H. Hale Ltd 0.2 mi
Area Profile for Bath
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