About Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill is a small settlement located in Somerset, within the BA1 postcode area of England. It lies in a rural part of the county, surrounded by open countryside and rolling hills typical of the region. The area is known for its peaceful environment and agricultural landscape, with farmland and scattered cottages forming the local character. While not a large community, Beacon Hill offers a quiet, countryside lifestyle with easy access to nearby villages and towns. The surrounding area provides opportunities for walking and enjoying the natural scenery, with views across the Somerset countryside. The village is part of a wider network of rural communities in the region, contributing to the area’s traditional rural identity.

School Ratings in Beacon Hill

Families in Beacon Hill have access to 56 local schools. Swainswick Church School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 8 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Beacon Hill

Homes sell for an average of £654K locally. Most of the housing is made up of flats, averaging £392K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Beacon Hill

Crime in the area is higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Beacon Hill, with 87 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Beacon Hill

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Beacon Hill among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 6,593 sales

Average Price £654K
£175 — £139.03M
Detached £904K 986
Semi £579K 864
Terraced £597K 1,896
Flat £392K 2,378

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

31 Primary
6 Secondary
19 Other
St Mark's CofE School Secondary Good 0.2 miles St Saviours Infant Church School Primary Good 0.2 miles St Saviours Junior Church School Primary 0.3 miles St Stephens Church School Primary 0.4 miles Royal High School GDST 0.5 miles Bathwick St Mary Church School Primary Good 0.6 miles Kingswood School 0.7 miles St Andrew's Church School Primary Good 0.8 miles King Edward's School 0.8 miles Kingswood Preparatory School 0.8 miles Bath Academy Good 1 miles Parkside Children's Centre 1.1 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Beacon Hill IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Beacon Hill experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
8/10
Health
8/10
Housing
6/10
Living Environment
4/10
10,202 Children (0-15) 14%
47,505 Working Age 67%
16,880 Older (60+) 24%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 18.8% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 13.1% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Beacon Hill 589 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Crime figures for Beacon Hill are higher than the England and Wales average, with violence & sexual offences the most prevalent offence recorded. Urban density and footfall contribute to elevated reporting in areas like this. Ongoing investment in policing and community safety programmes aims to improve the picture.

193 Violence & Sexual Offences
87 Anti-Social Behaviour
71 Shoplifting
60 Other Theft
51 Public Order
46 Criminal Damage & Arson
24 Vehicle Crime
23 Burglary
11 Robbery
9 Other Crime
5 Drugs
4 Bicycle Theft
3 Theft from Person
2 Weapons
Local Policing
Avon And Somerset Bath City Centre
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Oldfield Park Train Station 1.7 miles
Freshford Train Station 4.5 miles
Avoncliff Train Station 5.1 miles
Bradford-On-Avon Train Station 5.6 miles
Keynsham Train Station 6.3 miles
Trowbridge Train Station 8.1 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Fairfield Park 0 yards Larkhall 0 yards Sion Hill 0.6 miles Lambridge 0.6 miles Bathwick 0.6 miles Walcot 0.6 miles Lower Swainswick 0.9 miles Bailbrook 0.9 miles Charlcombe 0.9 miles Primrose Hill 1.2 miles Weston Park 1.2 miles Bathampton 1.2 miles

Local Government

District Bath and North East Somerset
Ward Kingsmead
Constituency Bath
Parish Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area
Region South West

Streets in BA1 30 shown View all streets

A46 3 Abbey Churchyard 4 Abbey Gate Street 1 Abbey Green 2 Alfred Street 2 All Saints Road 1 Alpine Gardens 2 Amery Lane 1 Apsley Close 1 Arundel Road 1 Ashley Avenue 2 Ashley Road 2 Aspley Road 1 Audley Avenue 1 Audley Close 1 Audley Grove 1 Audley Park Road 6 Avon Court 1 Avon Park 1 Avon Street 4 Avondale Buildings 1 Avondale Court 1 Avondale Road 1 Avonvale Place 4 Ayford Lane 1 Badminton Gardens 1 Bailbrook Grove 1 Bailbrook Lane 4 Ballance Street 1 Bannerdown Close 1

Postcodes in BA1 50 shown View all postcodes

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