Property in BA2 5 — Oldfield Park

BA2 5 prices by property type

About BA2 5 (Oldfield Park)

• BA2 5 covers Oldfield Park and the lower Twerton Hill area — Bath's most active buy-to-let postcode. Strong rental demand driven by University of Bath student and young professional tenants, with yields consistently above the city average.
• The area has experienced significant regeneration since 2015 as buyers priced out of BA1 postcodes have moved south-west. Oldfield Park now has a strong independent commercial strip on Moorland Road with cafes, independent food shops, and services.
• Rail access is important: Oldfield Park station (on the London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads line) gives the area good commuter connectivity independent of Bath city centre.
• Average sold prices are significantly lower than BA1 postcodes — approximately 65% of the BA1 average — while rental yields are higher. This combination makes BA2 5 one of Bath's most investable postcodes on paper.
• Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing dominates. 1930s semi-detached properties appear on some streets. New build flats have appeared on infill sites since 2018.

Frequently asked questions

What is BA2 5 in Bath?

BA2 5 is the postcode for Oldfield Park and lower Twerton Hill — an established residential area approximately 1.5 miles south-west of Bath city centre. Average sold prices are approximately £295k across all property types (Q1 2026) — significantly below the city-wide average but with strong rental yields averaging 4.8%. Oldfield Park station provides rail links to Bristol and London. The area is popular with University of Bath students and young professional renters, giving landlords strong and consistent rental demand.

Is BA2 5 a good area to invest in Bath property?

BA2 5 consistently shows strong buy-to-let fundamentals: above-average yields (4.8% average vs city-wide 4.2%), fast lettings (15 days average), lower entry prices than BA1 postcodes, and structural demand from the University of Bath and the growing young professional sector. As with any investment, individual properties vary significantly — condition, specific street, and property type all affect returns. Data here is for guidance only.

What are property prices in Oldfield Park, Bath?

Oldfield Park (BA2 5) prices Q1 2026: 1-bed flats £165–210k; 2-bed flats £220–280k; 2-bed terraced £270–340k; 3-bed terraced £320–420k; 4-bed terraced £380–490k. Average across all types approximately £295k. Prices have increased approximately 18% over the past 5 years, below the city-wide average but from a lower base. Rental income from a 2-bed flat averages £1,050–1,250/month.

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