Property to Rent · BA2

Property to rent in BA2, Bath

BA2 covers Oldfield Park, Widcombe, Bear Flat, and Combe Down. More space for your money than BA1. One-bedroom flats from £1,000/month. Two-bedroom houses from £1,200/month. Register your requirements below.

BA2 rental market at a glance

4.5–4.8%

Average gross rental yield

Oldfield Park (BA2 3)

Land Registry, May 2026

15–20 days

Average days to let

BA2 postcode

Bath agent data

£1,000/mo

1-bed flat from

Oldfield Park, BA2 3

Current market

Where to rent in BA2

BA2 is where Bath renters go when they want more for their money. The postcode is not a compromise — it is a different trade-off, one that favours space, private gardens, and quiet streets over proximity to the Roman Baths. For the majority of tenants who work from home part of the week, cycle to the city, or simply do not need to be walking distance from Pulteney Bridge every day, BA2 is the right call.

Oldfield Park (BA2 3) is the most active rental sub-market in the area. The streets between Moorland Road and the Lower Bristol Road — Bloomfield Avenue, Southdown Road, Claude Avenue — contain Victorian terraces that let consistently and quickly. One-bedroom flats in converted Victorian houses run at £1,000–£1,200 per month. Two-bedroom houses with gardens let for £1,300–£1,600. The proximity to Bath Spa University's Newton Park campus and the station (18 minutes on foot) keeps demand structural and voids short.

Widcombe (BA2 4/5) sits between Oldfield Park and the city centre, adjacent to the Kennet and Avon Canal and directly up the hill from Bath Spa station. It is the most walkable BA2 sub-district and commands accordingly higher rents — one-bedroom flats here typically let at £1,100–£1,350. The Widcombe Hill independent food and drink scene (the Hop Pole, several independent cafes) makes it a genuinely pleasant neighbourhood to live in day-to-day.

Bear Flat (BA2 4/6) attracts families. The availability of Victorian semis with three or four bedrooms, rear gardens, and good school catchments (Beechen Cliff, St Martin's) makes it the de facto family rental neighbourhood in Bath. Two-bedroom houses let for £1,400–£1,800 per month; three-bedroom from £1,700–£2,200. Properties in the Bear Flat village centre, around the recreation ground, let within 2 weeks of listing.

Combe Down (BA2 5) is for renters who want a village pace and do not need to be in the city every day. Stone-built houses on the plateau south of the city, within walking distance of Prior Park National Trust and Combe Down Primary School. Rental choice is smaller here — it is a buyer's and owner-occupier's market — but what comes up tends to be in good condition and lets to stable longer tenancies.

Typical rental prices in BA2

Property type Monthly rent
Studio / bedsit £850–£1,050
1-bed flat £1,000–£1,350
2-bed house £1,200–£1,700
3-bed house £1,600–£2,400
4-bed family house £2,200–£3,200+

Current market rates, June 2026. Prices vary by condition, location within BA2, and included amenities.

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Renting in BA2 — frequently asked

How much does it cost to rent in BA2?
Rental prices in BA2 are consistently lower than BA1 for equivalent property types, while remaining competitive for tenants seeking value within the city. Studio flats run from £850–£1,050 per month. One-bedroom flats: £1,000–£1,350. Two-bedroom houses or flats: £1,200–£1,700. Three-bedroom houses: £1,600–£2,400. Prices vary significantly by sub-district: Oldfield Park and Twerton are the most affordable; Bear Flat and Widcombe command a modest premium. Properties within 10 minutes' walk of Bath Spa station (Widcombe, Oldfield Park) tend to let at the upper end of the range.
Is BA2 a good area to rent in Bath?
Yes. BA2 offers more space per pound than BA1, with good transport links to the city centre and beyond. Tenants prioritising space (extra bedroom, private garden) over proximity to the Georgian core consistently end up in BA2. Oldfield Park has a strong independent food and drink scene developing on Moorland Road; Widcombe has good cafes and is an easy walk to the train station; Bear Flat attracts young families for its primary schools and Alexandra Park. For renters from London accustomed to small flats and high rents, BA2 offers a meaningful quality of life upgrade.
How quickly do rental properties go in BA2?
Rental properties in BA2 let quickly — typically 15–20 days from listing to let agreed, slightly faster than the Bath average in Oldfield Park due to student and graduate demand near Newton Park campus. Well-priced two-bedroom houses in Oldfield Park and Bear Flat can go under offer within a week. The best strategy is to register with letting agents before your intended start date so you are alerted to properties before they are publicly listed.
What areas of BA2 are best for renters on a budget?
Twerton (BA2 1) and the western edge of Oldfield Park (BA2 3) offer the lowest rents in Bath's inner residential postcodes. Twerton is Bath's most affordable area — two-bedroom houses from £1,100/month — and has improved significantly as a neighbourhood over the past decade. The Two Tunnels Greenway cycle route connects Twerton directly to the city centre. For renters who want space and affordability and are happy to cycle or take a bus into the centre, Twerton is the strongest value option in Bath.
Can landlords in BA2 find tenants through Bath Horizon?
Yes. Bath Horizon routes qualified rental enquiries to matched letting agents in BA2 within one hour. Landlords who have a property to let in BA2 can contact us to register their property, or can work directly with the agents on our panel who specialise in Oldfield Park, Widcombe, and Bear Flat. We do not charge landlords directly — the referral is routed to a contracted letting agent.

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