Property to rent in Kingsmead, Bath

One-bedroom flats in Kingsmead from £1,050/month; two-bedroom from £1,350/month. Central Bath's most walkable location — Theatre Royal, Green Park market, and Bath Spa station all within 8 minutes on foot. High demand, low vacancy. Source: Land Registry, May 2026.

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Kingsmead rental data

£1,500

Avg rent, 2-bed flat

Kingsmead (BA1 1–2)

Land Registry, May 2026

4.2%

Average gross rental yield

BA1 1–2 postcodes

Land Registry, May 2026

12 days

Average days to let

Fastest in central Bath

Land Registry, May 2026

The Kingsmead rental market

Kingsmead has the fastest-letting rental stock in central Bath. One and two-bedroom flats — the dominant property type — let in an average of 12 days. The central location drives this: anyone who wants to walk to work in Bath, walk to the station, and walk to restaurants without thinking about it will look at Kingsmead first.

The tenant profile is primarily professional, not student. Bath Spa University and University of Bath students concentrate in Oldfield Park and Widcombe, where rents are lower. Kingsmead attracts the next stage: people in their late twenties and thirties, often in financial services or the creative industries, who can afford the premium for the location and do not need a garden or a parking space.

Void periods in Kingsmead are short — the average is under two weeks between tenancies. For landlords this makes the postcode reliable despite the higher entry price. For tenants it means acting quickly: properties here do not sit on Rightmove long, and the best ones go within 48 hours of listing.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to rent in Kingsmead, Bath?
Average rents in Kingsmead (BA1 1–2): one-bedroom flat £1,050–£1,350/month; two-bedroom flat £1,350–£1,750/month. The central location commands a slight premium over comparable Oldfield Park stock. Rents have risen approximately 7% year-on-year as of May 2026, driven by constrained supply and high demand from professionals and University of Bath staff.
Who typically rents in Kingsmead?
Young professionals working in Bath's city-centre offices, financial services, and creative industries. University of Bath academic and administrative staff who prefer not to commute from further out. Short-term contract workers. Kingsmead is not primarily a student area — the student population concentrates in Oldfield Park and Widcombe, where rents are lower. Kingsmead renters tend to stay longer than the Bath average because the central location eliminates the need to move on.
Is Kingsmead good for commuters?
Yes — Bath Spa station is an 8-minute walk. From there: Bristol Temple Meads in 13 minutes, London Paddington in 90 minutes, Cardiff in 90 minutes via Bristol. The central location also means walking or cycling to most Bath workplaces. The main deficit is parking — Kingsmead is not a neighbourhood to rent if you commute by car. Residents-permit parking is allocated but limited; most Kingsmead renters do not own cars.
How do I find a rental in Kingsmead?
Submit your requirements on this page and we will match you with a Bath letting agent covering Kingsmead and the BA1 1–2 postcode area. Searching 'BA1 1' or 'BA1 2' on Rightmove returns the most relevant properties. Properties let quickly here — days rather than weeks. Agents active in the area include Savills, Hamptons, and Hunters.

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