Widcombe

Widcombe sits on Bath's southern slopes, five minutes from Bath Spa station and five minutes from the city centre — but it feels like neither. Steep streets, river views from the hill, and the Kennet and Avon Canal at the bottom. Average property price: £410,000. Average rental yield: 3.9%. Average days to let: 24 days. Source: Land Registry, May 2026.

Widcombe property data

£410,000

Average sold price

Widcombe, Bath

Land Registry, May 2026

3.9%

Average rental yield

Gross, BA2 postcodes

Land Registry, May 2026

24 days

Average days to let

At the Bath average

Land Registry, May 2026

What Widcombe is actually like

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Three places worth knowing

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Where to stay near Widcombe

Widcombe's canal-side location makes it an appealing base. Bath Spa station is five minutes on foot. City-centre hotels are equally accessible.

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Questions about Widcombe

Is Widcombe a good area to live in Bath?
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What are house prices in Widcombe?
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What is Widcombe known for?
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How hilly is Widcombe?
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