Living in Widcombe
A village feel a few minutes' walk from the station: the Parade, the canal locks, Prior Park on the doorstep and views across the whole city. Our guide to Widcombe, where our office is.
The village on the doorstep of the city
Widcombe sits south of the river, across the footbridge from Bath Spa station. At its heart is Widcombe Parade, with independent shops, cafés and pubs, and the Kennet and Avon Canal climbing up through the Widcombe locks to meet the river. Behind it the streets rise steeply up towards Prior Park and Lyncombe, with some of the best views in Bath.
It has a strong community: the Widcombe Association runs talks and events through the year and the Widcombe Social Club is the place to meet. We are part of it too: our office is at 2 Sussex Place, just off the Parade.
Widcombe shaded in orange. The dashed line is the walk from Widcombe Parade over the footbridge to Bath Spa station. Boundaries are approximate.
What living here is like
Prior Park and the Skyline
Prior Park Landscape Garden, with its Palladian bridge, is at the top of the valley, and the Bath Skyline walk and Alexandra Park are a short climb away.
The station on the doorstep
From Widcombe Parade it is about 6 minutes on foot to Bath Spa station, with trains to London Paddington in around an hour and a half, and about 12 minutes into the centre.
Widcombe Infant and Junior
Widcombe Infant School and Widcombe CofE Junior School are the local primaries, with Beechen Cliff School and Prior Park College close by.
Cottages to big villas
Georgian terraces such as Widcombe Crescent, workers' cottages near the Parade, and large villas on Lyncombe Hill and Prior Park Road.
Events all year
The Widcombe Association, the Social Club and the Parade's shops make it feel like a village, which is why owners tend to stay.
The canal and the river
The Kennet and Avon towpath starts at the Widcombe locks, for walks and runs out towards Bathampton and beyond.
Widcombe prices at a glance
The good and the not so good
- The station, the centre and the Parade all within a short walk
- A real community, with events through the year
- Some of the best views in Bath from the higher streets
- Homes hold their value: owners tend to stay, so supply is tight
- Very steep in places: Lyncombe Hill and Widcombe Hill are a climb
- Few homes come up, so you have to move fast when one does
- Traffic on Widcombe Parade and Pulteney Road at peak times
- On-street parking is tight on the older streets
For sale with us in Widcombe
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Thinking of selling in Widcombe?
Widcombe is our patch: our office is just off the Parade. Buyers are waiting for the right home here, and very few come up. A free valuation from Jack shows you where yours sits.
Frequently asked questions
Is Widcombe a nice place to live?
Widcombe is one of the most popular parts of Bath: a village feel around Widcombe Parade, the canal and Prior Park on the doorstep, and Bath Spa station a few minutes' walk away. The drawbacks are the steep hills, tight parking and how rarely homes come up.
How much does it cost to live in Widcombe?
Houses in Widcombe sold for a median of £827,000 and flats £322,500, based on HM Land Registry sales from October 2024 to July 2026.
What schools are near Widcombe?
Widcombe Infant School and Widcombe CofE Junior School are the local primaries. Beechen Cliff School and Prior Park College are close by.
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