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.