Property to rent in Combe Down, Bath

Average rent for a three-bedroom house in Combe Down: £1,800/month. Village setting, Outstanding-rated primary school catchment, 10 minutes by car from Bath city centre. Primarily family-let market with above-average tenancy lengths. Source: Land Registry, May 2026.

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Combe Down rental data

£1,800

Avg rent, 3-bed house

Combe Down (BA2 5)

Land Registry, May 2026

3.8%

Average gross rental yield

BA2 5 postcodes

Land Registry, May 2026

28 days

Average days to let

Family market

Land Registry, May 2026

Renting in Combe Down

Combe Down's rental market is almost entirely family-driven. The Outstanding Ofsted rating of Combe Down Primary School is the single most frequently cited reason for moving to the area. Families who cannot buy immediately — or who are testing the area before committing — rent while their children secure a school place. This creates a rental market with longer tenancies than the Bath average (families rarely move mid-academic year) and a more predictable tenant profile than student or young professional areas.

The housing is predominantly 1920s–60s detached and semi-detached with gardens — stock type that suits families with children and is unusual in central Bath. Rental properties at this scale (three and four bedrooms, garden, off-street parking) are available in Combe Down that simply do not exist at comparable rental prices in Larkhall or Bathwick.

Prior Park Landscape Garden borders the north of the neighbourhood and is freely accessible to National Trust members (£10 for non-members). The park's Palladian bridge, valley views, and extensive grounds give Combe Down residents an outdoor amenity that is exceptional for a residential neighbourhood within a city boundary.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to rent in Combe Down, Bath?
Average rents in Combe Down (BA2 5): two-bedroom house £1,400–£1,650/month; three-bedroom house £1,700–£2,100/month; four-bedroom detached house £2,200–£2,800/month. Combe Down rents are slightly above comparable Oldfield Park stock, reflecting the larger property sizes and village character. Rents have risen approximately 6% year-on-year as of May 2026.
Who typically rents in Combe Down?
Combe Down's rental market is dominated by families with school-age children targeting the Combe Down Primary School catchment and the secondary school options (Ralph Allen, Beechen Cliff). Professionals who need a quieter base outside the tourist centre are a secondary tenant group. The area does not attract a student market — it is distinctly family and professional in character.
Is Combe Down convenient for Bath city centre without a car?
Combe Down is car-dependent for most residents. The 2A and 4 bus services connect the village to Bath city centre (20–25 minutes). The walking route via Claverton Down and Widcombe takes approximately 40 minutes. Cycling is possible but the hill descent and climb are significant. Most Combe Down renters have at least one car.
How do I find a rental in Combe Down?
Submit your requirements on this page and we will match you with a Bath letting agent covering Combe Down and the BA2 5 postcode area. We route enquiries within one hour. Searching 'BA2 5' on Rightmove returns the most relevant properties. Agents active in the area include Hamptons, Andrews, and Fox & Sons.

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