Is Bath a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Bath scores 9/10 for safety, 9/10 for schools and 8/10 for transport. It tends to suit families who want good schools and calmer streets.

How much does a home in Bath cost in 2026?

Around £480k on average to buy (+35% vs the Bristol average) and roughly £1600 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £96k with a 10% deposit.

How well connected is Bath?

Bath scores 8/10 for transport; a typical journey to Bristol city centre is roughly 13 minutes.

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Living in Bath

In short: In 2026, the average home in Bath (Bristol) costs about £480k to buy or £1600/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 9/10 for safety, 9/10 for schools and 8/10 for transport, with a typical journey of about 13 minutes to Bristol city centre. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).

Bath sits somewhere in the middle of Bristol — neither sleepy nor frantic. Green space is a real strength here.

Average to buy

£480k

Average rent (2-bed)

£1600/mo

vs Bristol average

+35%

Est. to city centre

~13 min