BA1Bath and North East Somerset

Bath City Centre & Suburbs

Bath City Centre & Suburbs investment guide. Average gross yield 4.0%, landlord's market rental demand.

4.0%avg gross yield

£462kavg sold price (700 sales, 12mo)

Landlord's marketrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

4.0%

+4.0% vs Bath and North East Somerset avg (0.0%)

Average Asking Price

£461,657

high confidence (700 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£1,781

2-bed · 3-bed £2,245 · 5.6% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£490

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in BA1

1-bed

£1,302

per month

6.5% yield

2-bed

£1,781

per month

5.6% yield

3-bed

£2,245

per month

5.6% yield

4-bed

£2,890

per month

5.4% yield

Ownership mix

BA1 vs UK average · 29,099 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Landlord-heavy: 26% privately rented (btl) (5pp higher than the UK average of 20%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

34.1%(UK 32.9%)

+1.2pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

25.7%(UK 29.7%)

-4.0pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

25.5%(UK 20.3%)

+5.2pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

14.7%(UK 17.1%)

-2.4pp vs UK

Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in BA1

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	5.3%	£501,879	£2,225
Semi-detached →	5.3%	£555,000	£2,433
Detached →	3.6%	£875,000	£2,593
Flat →	7.5%	£310,000	£1,932

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About Bath City Centre & Suburbs (BA1, Bath and North East Somerset)

BA1 attracts investors seeking steady returns in a heritage market with consistent rental demand. The 4.0% average gross yield, combined with strong tenant demand across all property sizes, makes this postcode particularly appealing for buy-to-let portfolios in the South West.

The tenant profile is diverse, with 1-bedroom properties commanding the highest yields at 6.5% monthly—indicating strong demand from professionals and students. Multi-bedroom homes attract families and longer-term tenants, though yields decline slightly with property size, suggesting a competitive market for larger units.

Investors should monitor the holiday letting market, which significantly impacts long-term rental availability in Bath's tourist-heavy economy. Property price appreciation may be modest relative to other regions, so rental income stability rather than capital growth should form the investment thesis for BA1.

Sold Price Trend - BA1

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

-16.6% over 2 years

Flip Activity - BA1

Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+44.8%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

12 mo

Flip rate

0.3%

of all sales

Recent case studies

dovers park

Detached

Bought Mar 24

£415k

Sold Mar 25

£735k

12 mo+75.4%*

Gross 77.1%

new king street

Flat

Bought May 23

£184k

Sold Oct 24

£240k

17 mo+23.7%*

Gross 30.4%

leighton road

Semi

Bought Sept 23

£318k

Sold Oct 24

£425k

12 mo+32.6%*

Gross 33.9%

the circus

Flat

Bought Jun 23

£300k

Sold Jun 24

£485k

12 mo+57.0%*

Gross 61.7%

* Real uplift after ONS regional House Price Index adjustment. Freehold and leasehold included; leasehold flips flagged as lease-extension status is not verifiable from public data. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.

Planning & Licensing - BA1

Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district

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Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect

HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.

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Selective LicensingNot in effect

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Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect

Article 4 directions cover parts of Bath and North East Somerset. The exact street-level coverage varies — confirm with the council before exchanging.

Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.

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