Neighbourhood and local area reviews for renting in Bath

The location is decent. A 5-10 minute walk to the train station and the centre of town. Close to bus stops for the U1 and U3 buses going to the University of Bath.

The road is busy and noisy, especially if you are in a room at the front of the house. The road is also permits only, however you can park outside the house to unload your car/pack up.

There are no closeby shops. The closest shop is in the city centre which is a 15 minute walk to the bus stop and then another 15 minute ride into the city centre. The buses only come every 30 minutes and stop running at around 11pm. Also, if you are walking in the dark, there are no street lamps so you would need to use a flashlight to see where you are going as the route takes you through a forest. If you are planning to take a bus/walk to uni then you are f***ed.

If you have a car then the actual drive to uni (Bath university) is fairly short but it is all uphill with dangerous, twisty, narrow roads. My friend had a car accident in the neighbourhood due to the poor visibility and how old the area is.

The roads are narrow and you are prone to have an accident if driving. Cannot personally comment on the busses but others said they were unreliable and always late

Very close to bus stop and bus route. Not very near universities. Walkable into city centre.

Shops were not close by, but natural surroundings were very pretty. Hardly any artificial light in the village.

Good neighbourhood, fifteen minute walk from main train station. Close to buses and local shops, good neighbours.

The area was residential, though there were a few other student properties around. Not great transport links as the only one back to the property was the 5 - its reputation is deserved. There was a corner shop less than 5 minutes away but the nearest actual supermarket was a Co-Op around 15 minutes walk away.

Either side, the neighbours were pleasant. Though nothing to do in area other than walk to the farm. If want to constantly be surrounded by student hustle and bustle, this is not the area for you.

Amazing area. Local shops. Big lidl couldnt fault the area just the house. Nice train station.

Great local area, close to bus and train station and all the shops in southgate. Neighbours were good but you aren't able to get a parking permit for this address. Closest parking is southgate or manvers street.

Bus stop to town right outside the front and the uni bus stop is only five minutes away. Plenty of good shops around, with moorland road and bear flat only a short walk away. The area is nice and quiet with friendly neighbours.