Affordability in Bath and North East Somerset
Based on ONS house-price to workplace-earnings ratios, 2025. The England & Wales median is 7.6×.
Renting in Bath and North East Somerset
| Property size | Average rent (pcm) | Change on a year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bed | £1,207 | +7.5% |
| 2 bed | £1,523 | +7.7% |
| 3 bed | £1,811 | +7.9% |
| 4+ bed | £2,535 | +6.8% |
| All sizes | £1,885 | +7.4% |
Who lives in Bath and North East Somerset
Census 2021 figures, averaged across the area's neighbourhoods.
Frequently asked
What is the average house price in Bath and North East Somerset?
The median house price in Bath and North East Somerset is £395,000 (ONS, 2025), about 10.4× the typical full-time salary.
How much is rent in Bath and North East Somerset?
The average private rent for a two-bedroom home in Bath and North East Somerset is £1,523 per month (ONS Price Index of Private Rents, August 2026). It averages existing tenancies as well as new lets, so newly advertised rents are usually higher.
Where does this Bath and North East Somerset data come from?
House prices and affordability ratios come from ONS. Rents are average private rents from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents, for the latest published month. Demographics are Census 2021 figures aggregated to local-authority level. England & Wales only.