There are many different neighbourhoods in Bath to live in when you move into private accommodation.
Popular residential parts of Bath include:
Bath city centre
The city centre is a bustling hub of shops, restaurants, museums, bars, coffee shops and more.
- Around two miles from the University of Bath campus
- Regular buses to campus
- Bath Spa railway station has regular connections to Bristol, London Paddington and more
- Average monthly rent per person is £553.55 (based on Studentpad properties)
Widcombe
Widcombe is located to the south east of the city centre, a short walk to Bath Spa railway station.
- Two miles from campus
- Regular buses to campus
- Claverton Street has a row of shops, cafes, takeaways and pubs
- Around 15 minutes’ walk to the city centre
- Average monthly rent per person is £593.37 (based on Studentpad properties)
Combe Down
Combe Down is a village located on the south east edge of Bath.
- Two miles from campus
- Regular buses to campus
- The Avenue has a small selection of shops and a cafe
- Regular buses to the city centre or around 35 minutes’ walk
- Read what it’s like to live here as a student
- Average monthly rent per person is £512.22 (based on Studentpad properties)
Oldfield Park
Oldfield Park is a popular student area of Bath.
- Three miles from campus
- Regular buses to campus
- Oldfield Park train station, with regular connections into Bath and to Bristol
- Moorland Road is a vibrant row of shops, bars, restaurants and cafes
- Regular buses to the city centre or around 20 minutes’ walk
- Average monthly rent per person is £518.99 (based on Studentpad properties)
Twerton
Twerton is situated in the west of Bath, home to the city’s football club.
- Four miles from campus
- Regular buses to campus
- There is a small selection of shops on Twerton High Street
- Regular buses to the city centre or around 45 minutes’ walk
- Average monthly rent per person is £486.96 (based on Studentpad properties)
Weston
Weston is located to the north west of Bath and home to the city’s hospital.
- Four miles from campus
- Regular buses to campus
- There a few small shops on Weston High Street, including a small supermarket
- Regular buses to the city centre or around 50 minutes’ walk
- Average monthly rent per person is £480 (based on Studentpad properties)
Larkhall
Larkhall is situated in the north east of Bath.
- Two miles from campus
- There are shops and a post office located on St. Saviours Road, plus a theatre
- Regular buses to the city centre or around 45 minutes’ walk
- Average monthly rent per person is £600 (based on Studentpad properties in the surrounding area)
Southdown
Southdown is located in the south west of Bath with views over the city.
- Four miles from campus
- Regular buses to campus
- There is a small supermarket located on Englishcombe Lane
- Regular buses to the city centre or around 40 minutes’ walk
- Average monthly rent per person is £526.84 (based on Studentpad properties)
Odd Down
Odd Down is south and west of the city, with a large sports ground and facilities.
- Three miles from campus
- Regular buses to campus
- There is a large supermarket and some small shops around Upper Bloomfield Road
- Regular buses to the city centre or around 30 minutes’ walk
- Average monthly rent per person is £536.56 (based on Studentpad properties)
Average monthly rental costs quoted are based on the average rent of properties available on Studentpad in March 2022. Individual costs will vary.