BA2 covers parts of Bath and surrounding areas in Somerset, where residential property has experienced modest price appreciation of 1.9% compound annual growth over five years, outpacing rental growth which declined 0.5% annually over the same period. Population expansion of 0.8% over five years suggests limited demographic pressure. The district's trajectory score of 45.6 places it at the 25th percentile nationally, indicating average performance relative to other UK postcodes. With a gentrification stage classified as latent, the area shows no immediate indicators of accelerated redevelopment or socioeconomic transition. These metrics suggest BA2 represents a stable residential market without pronounced investment characteristics or significant structural headwinds.
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- 1Property prices up 1.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at -0.5% 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 1.4 points this month to 44/100, driven mainly by safety.
Bath (BA2) common questions
Is Bath up and coming?
Bath (BA2) has a trajectory score of 44/100 (Average), placing it in the top 80% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 3.3 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Bath safe?
Bath has a safety score of 55/100 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 (BA2) is £279k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Bath?
The median monthly rent in Bath (BA2) is £969 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Bath?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Bath (BA1), Bradford-On-Avon (BA15), Radstock (BA3), Bristol (BS31), Wincanton (BA9). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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