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The city of Bath, located in South West England has been built around three naturally occurring hot springs. Stories that have been handed down from generation to generation suggest that the city was first formed around the springs before the rule of the Romans.

The springs have had quite an allure on the wealthy from Elizabethan times to Georgian times. The springs are believed to have healing powers, and surprising enough Bath residents report low numbers of illness and disease.

To date, the city of Bath still boasts many fine Georgian structures, including the Royal Crescent. Bath is an established World Heritage Site and is home to over 84,000 people. The city is located approximately 12 miles south-east of Bristol.

Bath Spa is the main railway station in the region and provides transportation between Bristol and London. The Great Western Railway also links Cardiff and Portsmouth. City streets tend to stay congested and the railway provides an easier means of transportation. For those who live in Bristol, cycling is also an option.

Bath’s steep hills give the city and homes located there a unique look and feel. The majority of Bath residents claim Christianity as their religious belief (71%). The city is loaded with cultural and artistic diversity. Bath has been home to many famous artists, and their artistic contributions to the city’s culture and landscape are ever present. The city is also home to five theatres.

Bath residents are very fond of rugby and most of the residents follow the local Rugby team closely. The rugby team has had success competing both at home and in other parts of the world as well.

Bath’s economy is stimulated and sustained by its thriving tourist industry. Bath is recognized as one of Britain’s top ten tourist hot spots. Whether visiting Bath for heritage reasons or cultural interests, there are over 300 hotels and Bed and Breakfasts to choose from. Many tourists come for the purpose of bathing in Bath’s natural springs and testing the water’s healing powers.

Bath is also home to two fine universities; The University of Bath and Bath Spa University. The University of Bath holds the reputation for being one of the United Kingdom’s leading universities.

Tourists and locals alike are sure to be in awe of the city’s beautiful streets, architecture, art and history.

Houses for sale in Bath includes detached and semi-detached houses, terraced homes, bungalows, apartments and flats.

Mortgages in Bath

There have been 270 mortgage enquiries from people who live in Bath over the last two years. The average mortgage size for the properties in Bath was £185867 and most people were first time buyers. 5 percent of the mortgage applications in Bath were with bad credit rating. 11 percent of the mortgage enquiries in Bath needed self certification mortgage.

Properties in Bath

Bath is located in Bath North East Somerset in the South West . Bath neighbours with Bathampton, Batheaston, Charlcombe, Claverton, Claverton Down, Combe Down, Combe Hay, Englishcombe, Freshford. The average house price in Bath is £336379 which is £125801 above the national average house price. The most popular properties in Bath are terraced houses. The least popular properties in Bath are flats. There are approximately 39 estate agents covering Bath. In addition to that, there are approximately 18 letting agents covering Bath.