What is it like buying a house in Bathpool?

Whenever looking for a house for sale in the UK or in Bathpool, it is vital you look at the market trends and house price fluctuations in the wider area of Somerset too. House prices of houses for sale can change even among different streets very close to each other so, as a landlord, it would be a good idea to be familiar with the area of Bathpool.

In this article, we will be looking at the city of Bathpool in detail so you know how to navigate the area and have a better understanding on where to invest.

In general, what do houses for sale sell for in Bathpool?

In Bathpool, the average sale price of a house for sale is in fact £226,313. This is dependent on the 10 year population growth of Bathpool being 7%. Growing populations are more likely to inflate the prices of houses for sale in the city of Bathpool.

Housing category	Total final sale price
Aerage sold price (detached)	£339,371
Aerage sold price (semi-detached)	£233,035
Aerage sold price (terraced)	£186,924
Aerage sold price (flat)	£142,212

The list below is able to inform you of what these prices are. Giving you an accurate estimate of whether a landlord is likely to accept your offer based on the prices of the houses for sale in Bathpool.

Housing category	Sale price per square foot
Aerage sold price/sqft	£2,540
Aerage sold price/sqft (new build)	£2,680
Aerage sold price/sqft (old stock)	£2,410

Evidently, certain types of houses for sale will have different types of demand and this will be reflected on the final price.

On average, the cost of a house for sale per square foot works out to be £2,540. This means if you are just looking out the houses sold in Bathpool in general and didn’t take into consideration the type of build. For example, a new build.

What kind of demographics does the city of Bathpool have?

In Bathpool, what is the crime rate?

For every one thousand people living in Bathpool, 150 commits crimes and are prosecuted. Coming to a conclusion as to whether all the other factors of your house purchase like the house price justify this figure when contrasting it with the UK average of 79.52 is something you should do as a homeowner.

It could be that the crime rate is higher than you expected but there it is worth the population growth, appreciation of the house and worth the relative price you are purchasing the house for.

Nonetheless, the crime rate of 150 is not a statistic that should just be ignored as you could have to pay more for things like home insurance and install additional security on your house if the rate is particularly high.

Either way, burglaries are not something you would want to encounter in a house. Whether that be a house you are living in or a house you are renting out to tenants.

Are the people in Bathpool earning a lot?

While not always the case, the amount people earn can be associated with better schools in the area and perhaps a nicer environment to live in.

£40,600 is the average household income of the area. And the higher this figure is the more likely it is that there is a higher percentage of people with a social grade score in the A or B categories which is 20% for Bathpool.

Have the people of Bathpool grown in numbers?

In total, the number of people in Bathpool is 39,265. This figure can be used to estimate the appreciation of the houses but it is also important you look at the population growth figure in order to make this more accurate.

Whether a large population benefits you as a landlord is dependent on what you want from a home. A large population is great if you have children who prefer the bustle of crowds in cities but there are also those who purposely want to buy somewhere rural.

You may also be able to find a balance of both where there are shops, restaurants and entertainment and also rural areas all within a short distance which may be the case ni Bathpool, depending on where exactly you are.

How has Bathpool changed in the past five years?

Five years provides enough time for a city to grow dramatically. It may be the case that the population grows or shrinks but the city of Bathpool has changed by 5%. Read more here

It is also helpful to compare this data to a longer time period like 10 years like in the below subheading. If the population trend of growth or decline has been there for a longer period of time you’ll be able to tell if 5% is a recent change or not.
Click here to know more on the UK population trends.

In the last decade, what is the difference in population in Bathpool?

7% has been the population growth change in the past 10 years.

Usually, this is more of a conservative figure compared to the five year change of a city.

Industrial changes can also be the reason for this shift but it could also be due to immigration or emigration. Bringing people in or out of the area.

The recent global pandemic has also shifted the number of people living in cities as people realise they can now work remotely. It may be that the people of a Bathpool have seen a more desirable way of working, moving to make themselves more comfortable in their careers.

For example, the population of the South west of England has seen a massive increase in population because workers want to move there to benefit from the slightly better weather, lower house prices and also the rural area. Nonetheless, they can also benefit from travelling to the capital city of the UK, London.

In the city of Bathpool, how much green space remains for residents?

In the city of Bathpool, there are 8.2 acres of green space per 1000 residents.

The charity, ‘Fields in Trusts’ recommends a minimum of 6 acres of green space per 1000 people so it is easy to see where Bathpool is when seeing if green space availability is sufficient. This green space could be parks, nature reserves, public gardens or playing fields.

In Bathpool, how educated are people in general?

The number of people as a percentage who have been through university and gained a degree is 27%. The ability to buy a home is greatly influenced by the number of people who have degrees. £40,600 is the amount people in Bathpool are earning.

As you can tell, this figure along with the number of people who have degrees roughly correlate. For reference, the percentage of people who have degrees in the UK is 22.6% and the average household income is.

As a general rule, the bigger the difference between this 22.6% figure and the percentage of people with a degree in Bathpool, the bigger the difference in the ability to earn and hence buy a house. A higher number of degrees will increase the potential for people to earn and hence the buying power of the population. This will also push up the price of houses in the area.

Nonetheless, making accurate estimates for the appreciation of homes must be done with other pieces of data in mind such as the rental yields or perhaps the crime rate of the area to name some examples.

What is the city of Bathpool’s social grade score?

In the city of Bathpool, the social grade score of the area is 20%. But what does this exactly mean? The figure refers to the proportion of people in the two highest categories of skilled jobs.

The categories are grouped from A to E shown in the table below. Overall, a high social grade score means there are more affluent people working in managerial and professional roles in the area.

This table shows the average breakdown of the UK in terms of where most people in the UK are working so you can compare it to the social grade score of Bathpool.

Social Score	Category	The proportion of the UK population (%)
A	Professional, managerial or administrative	4
B	Intermediate managerial or professional jobs	23
C1	Supervisory, junior managerial or professional jobs	29
C2	Skilled manual workers	21
D	Semi and unskilled manual workers	15
E	State pensioners, casual & lowest grade workers	8

How deprived is the population of Bathpool?

The number of people who are deprived can have an impact on the perception of your house in the general marketplace. Additionally, if you are looking for a house to live in for the long term, you can start to picture what your neighbours and the people in your area live like financially.

If the proportion of deprivation of Bathpool is 22% and in general for the UK this figure is somewhere around 33%, you can see if this figure is something you are happy with as you search for a house to buy.

In the city of Bathpool, the demographics are unique and must be looked at by themself to make a conclusion about the area before buying a house. This is because the growth could be greatly different to the wider area of Somerset for example.

These demographics for Bathpool may impact the price of a house, how this house grows over time and the profitability of a house if you are buying it for an investment so knowing the area is crucial for a landlord making a purchasing decision in the city of Bathpool in South West.

How are rental yields of the houses for sale different to the rest of the UK in Bathpool?

If you’re buying a house for investment rather than for the reason to live in the house over time and use the house as a place to stay in the long term, there is a need to look at the rental yield figure to see if the house for sale you are considering to buy is a good investment or not.

This figure is usually looked at by investors as well as the rental income of the area, the sale turnover and the rent turnover.

The table below represents this data and compares Bathpool to Somerset and the broader suburb of the UK; South West.

	Average Yield	Average Asking rent	Turnover (rental)	Turnover (sale)
Bathpool	3.8%	£894	140%	19.0%
Somerset	3.77%	£1,175	138.81%	20.04%
South West	3.57%	£1,079	132.66%	17.35%

Let’s assume you want to sell the house you’re looking to buy in Bathpool for profit in the future, in this case, looking at the data for the number of houses sold per month in Bathpool would give you an idea of whether the area is actively getting new investors. This figure is 37.

It is vital you be careful with this figure however as the data can suggest something that isn’t true in Bathpool. To give an example, a lot of people buying new houses could also indicate there are a lot of new first time buyers in the area which would in fact drive down the rental yield.

The more people there are interested in renting, rather than buying, the more likely that area of the UK has high rental yields and hence investors like these areas to invest in to create a large amount of cash flow.

Are there more or fewer houses being built in Bathpool?

The growth of an area like Bathpool can be a great indicator of a thriving city and the influx of new people can drive demand for housing and help appreciate the value of your house after you buy it.

Paying attention to the table below tells you how the number of houses has changed over time at one year, three year and five year intervals.

	1 year	3 years	5 years
Bathpool growth rate	6%	16%	26%

Despite the number of houses being built rising, this may not indicate that the housing price of the houses for sale is going up. It could be the case that there are a lot of new builds in the area which are causing the supply of the houses for sale to match demand and this could cause a decline in house price as time goes on.

Make sure you do your own research specific to the city of Bathpool if you want to find out the exact reasons for the housing change.

What is the asking price on average of houses for sale in Bathpool?

Before a house gets sold, the figure it sells for always starts off as an asking price. This average asking price for the houses for sale in Bathpool determines the eventual sale price of the house so it isn’t the most important figure but is still important to take note of. This figure is currently £279,587.

Below, there is a table showing the asking price of the different sizes of houses based on the number of bedrooms of the houses in Bathpool.

Table showing the asking prices for houses for sale in Bathpool

Average asking price (1 bed)	£141,831
Average asking price (2 bed)	£204,207
Average asking price (3 bed)	£309,803
Average asking price (4 bed)	£447,191
Average asking price (5 bed)	no relevant data for this city

Based on this table, hopefully, you will be able to tell what type of house for sale is the most suitable for your budget. You can also consider the average asking price per square foot (£0) for houses for sale with this table to get a good idea as to whether Bathpool is the right area to buy a house in for you.

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Other cities you can consider looking for with houses for sale

We have prepared a list of cities in South West, the same UK region of Bathpool that can help you evaluate the different houses for sale listed in the region:

• Burcombe in South West
• Baltonsborough in South West
• Broomfield in South West
• Bishopstrow in South West
• Ashmore in South West

Alternatively, you can visit our webpage dedicated to houses for sale in the UK, houses for sale in the UK.

Choose the right house for sale that suits your needs

When browsing houses for sale in Bathpool you should think about lots of different criteria:

• House for sale affordability – visit the dedicated page of the UK government to understand (see what you can afford)

• Location of the house for sale – the region and town you are considering to live in are crucial factors to consider before looking for houses for sale. In this article, we define lots of demographic factors that should help you make a decision.

• House for sale transport links – even if working from home is becoming more and more predominant, we suggest you check the transport links the house for sale has.

• Number of bedrooms in the house for sale – are you looking for houses for sale for the whole family or are you single? Always think about how many bedrooms you need and if that number might change in the future

• energy performance of the house for sale – What is the EPC of the house for sale? Today more than ever, is important that you check the EPC rating of the real estate assets available for sale on the market.

• Internet speed in the area of the house for sale – is important to remember that internet speed is a consequence of two factors: your plan and the infrastructure available in the area. Always check these parameters before looking for houses for sale

• Does the house for sale have parking – if yes, is it on-street or is the house for sale equipped with a garage?

• Houses for sale in conservation areas – always check the National Heritage list. If a house for sale is part of this list it means that it might be impossible for you to make changes to the property’s internal and external structure.

• Houses for sale Conditions – some properties, like new builds, need no repairs or works; other houses listed for sale may need some investment to restore them and some others may need a complete renovation. Someone looking for houses for sale should always think about how much time and money they are willing to invest to complete the needed repairs.

Choosing the perfect house for sale for you might be challenging in today’s market due to the abundance of available houses.
You may wonder who can guide you through the process of selecting a house that is for sale.
There are several experts that provide guidance and support to potential buyers and the procedure can be drawn out, particularly when dealing with houses for sale.

Here is a list of who to contact to get assistance when purchasing a house for sale:

• Banks – The ones that can lend you the money you need for the house for sale
• Insurance companies – Companies that give you access to various insurances specific to the house for sale you are considering to buy
• Solicitor – The individual or business responsible for handling the legal tasks required to purchase a home that is for sale.
• Civil engineer – Provides you with an appraisal of the house up for sale that you want to purchase.
• Mortgage advisor – Professional advisors that will guide you and propose the best mortgage deals according to your finances
• EPC specialist – Getting professional advice on the energy performance of the house for sale is crucial, especially nowadays.