Property investment stats for Bath, South West

• The rental market is underpinned by a huge student population in the 99th percentile and a high share of young professionals, which drives strong demand for rentals.
• Private rented housing is in the 82nd percentile, suggesting a well-established lettings market and ongoing tenant demand.
• The top postcode district offers a rental yield of 4.8%, slightly above the city average of 4.7%.

• The 1-year capital growth is -2.8%, so recent capital appreciation has been weak.
• Affordability is stretched, with a price-to-income ratio of 7.6, which could limit future buyer demand.
• The median discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) suggests buyers are negotiating prices down, which may indicate subdued sentiment.

Rental yields sit at 4.7%, supported by the city’s student and young professional base, and the rental market looks set to remain active given the high private rented housing share. Asking rents for a 3-bedroom house are £2,000 and for a 2-bedroom flat are £1,600, which reflects sustained tenant demand.

On the sales side, the median asking price for a 3-bedroom house is £525,000 and for a 2-bedroom flat is £390,000. Capital growth over one year has changed by -2.8%, but the three-year annualised figure is 2.5%, so longer-term investors may still find value. Overall, Bath’s appeal to renters remains strong, but affordability and softer recent capital trends mean investors should be realistic about short-term price growth.