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FLAT 6

5 PORTLAND PLACE, BATH, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET BA1 2RU

2 beds 2 baths 1,033 sq ft Listed 27 Oct 2025 (-225d)

£1,500 pcm

Reduced on 5 Dec 2025

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# 2 bedroom apartment for rent (BA1 2RU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FLAT 6, 5 PORTLAND PLACE, BATH, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET BA1 2RU |
| Price | £1,500 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | D |
| Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 |
| Floor area | 96 m² |
| Last sold | £422,500 Aug 2021 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Current heating cost:** £491/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £4,950

### Recommendations
- E (£50)
- O (£3,300 - £6,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0711-9209-9670-3055-2970)

## Description

Nestled in the prestigious Portland Place, Lansdown, Bath, this top-floor bright and airy apartment offers a harmonious blend of historic charm with period features and views.

The property benefits a bright lounge and dining area, modern fitted kitchen, 2 double bedrooms with a master ensuite.

There is also the added benefit of permit parking and communal gardens.

Portland Place is renowned for its picturesque surroundings and proximity to Bath's vibrant city centre, offering a wealth of shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions.

SORRY NO STUDENTS

EPC C

Council tax D

**Hallway** - Large hallway with built-in desk, shelving, and cupboards

Window to rear elevation

Skylight

Entry phone

Thermostat

Fuse box

Second entry phone

**Sitting/Dining Room** - 6.63m x 4.95m (21'9" x 16'3") - Two sash windows to front elevation

Two radiators

Wi-Fi telephone point

TV point

Feature fireplace

**Kitchen** - 5.08m x 1.83m (16'8" x 6'0") - The kitchen comprises a range of wall and base cupboards with worktops

Four-ring gas hob with stainless steel extractor

Oven

Freestanding fridge freezer

Freestanding washer dryer

Worcester gas Combi boiler

Slimline dishwasher

Sink with drainer and mixer tap

Two skylights

Radiator

**Bedroom One** - 3.40mx4.95m (11'2x16'3") - Sash window to front elevation

Radiator

Telephone point

Feature fireplace

**En-Suite** - Walk-in shower with glass articulating screen

Low-level WC

Pedestal wash hand basin

Mirrored vanity cabinet

Small radiator

**Bedroom Two** - 2.95m x 4.95m (9'8" x 16'3") - Sash window to front elevation

Radiator

**Bathroom** - White suite comprising panelled bath with shower over and glass articulating screen

Low-level WC

Pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap

Mirrored vanity cabinet

Radiator

## Property Photos

- ![SITTING/DINING ROOM](/listings/photos/168663998/640860) - SITTING/DINING ROOM
- ![Communal Gardens](/listings/photos/168663998/640861) - Communal Gardens
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/168663998/640862)
- ![Allocated Parking](/listings/photos/168663998/640863) - Allocated Parking
- ![KITCHEN](/listings/photos/168663998/640865) - KITCHEN
- ![SITTING/DINING ROOM](/listings/photos/168663998/640866) - SITTING/DINING ROOM
- ![KITCHEN](/listings/photos/168663998/640867) - KITCHEN
- ![BEDROOM ONE](/listings/photos/168663998/640869) - BEDROOM ONE
- ![EN-SUITE](/listings/photos/168663998/640870) - EN-SUITE
- ![BEDROOM TWO](/listings/photos/168663998/640871) - BEDROOM TWO
- ![HALLWAY](/listings/photos/168663998/640872) - HALLWAY
- ![BATHROOM](/listings/photos/168663998/640873) - BATHROOM
- ![Communal Gardens](/listings/photos/168663998/640874) - Communal Gardens

## Floorplans

- ![Floor plan](/listings/photos/168663998/640876) - Floor plan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/168663998/640878) - EE Rating

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Bath and North East Somerset). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,689/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,877/mo
- **Optimistic:** £2,065/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Bath (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £977/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Flat, Fairfield Park, BA1 | £1,500/mo | 2 | 0.54 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,500/mo (1 listing)**

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,500/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 1200%
- **Monthly cashflow:** £1,319/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3638.9%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £16/m²

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

SITTING/DINING ROOM Communal Gardens Photo 3 Allocated Parking KITCHEN SITTING/DINING ROOM KITCHEN BEDROOM ONE EN-SUITE BEDROOM TWO HALLWAY BATHROOM Communal Gardens

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Property details

Floor area

96 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: before 1900

Deprivation

Decile 6 (18,167 of 33,755)

Street crime

540 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

AVAILABLE 1st December
Spacious 961 sq ft
Two Double bedrooms
Master Ensuite
Fully Furnished
Professionals and Post Graduates Considered
Secure Allocated Parking
Beautiful Communal Garden
EPC Rating C
Council Tax Band D

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas central
Parking: Communal

Description

Nestled in the prestigious Portland Place, Lansdown, Bath, this top-floor bright and airy apartment offers a harmonious blend of historic charm with period features and views.

The property benefits a bright lounge and dining area, modern fitted kitchen, 2 double bedrooms with a master ensuite.

There is also the added benefit of permit parking and communal gardens.

Portland Place is renowned for its picturesque surroundings and proximity to Bath's vibrant city centre, offering a wealth of shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions.

SORRY NO STUDENTS

EPC C
Council tax D

Hallway - Large hallway with built-in desk, shelving, and cupboards
Window to rear elevation
Skylight
Entry phone
Thermostat
Fuse box
Second entry phone

Sitting/Dining Room - 6.63m x 4.95m (21'9" x 16'3") - Two sash windows to front elevation
Two radiators
Wi-Fi telephone point
TV point
Feature fireplace

Kitchen - 5.08m x 1.83m (16'8" x 6'0") - The kitchen comprises a range of wall and base cupboards with worktops
Four-ring gas hob with stainless steel extractor
Oven
Freestanding fridge freezer
Freestanding washer dryer
Worcester gas Combi boiler
Slimline dishwasher
Sink with drainer and mixer tap
Two skylights
Radiator

Bedroom One - 3.40mx4.95m (11'2x16'3") - Sash window to front elevation
Radiator
Telephone point
Feature fireplace

En-Suite - Walk-in shower with glass articulating screen
Low-level WC
Pedestal wash hand basin
Mirrored vanity cabinet
Small radiator

Bedroom Two - 2.95m x 4.95m (9'8" x 16'3") - Sash window to front elevation
Radiator

Bathroom - White suite comprising panelled bath with shower over and glass articulating screen
Low-level WC
Pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap
Mirrored vanity cabinet
Radiator

Listed by

Bath

The Apartment Company

Reference: 168663998

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 30/09/2020

Current heating cost: £491/year

Potential heating cost: £452/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £4,950

Recommendations

Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£50)
Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (£3,300 - £6,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floor plan

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Bath and North East Somerset. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,689/mo

Realistic £1,877/mo

Optimistic £2,065/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Bath and North East Somerset.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Bath: £977/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View BA1 2RU

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Ballance Street	0.1 miles
Shop	Hue	0.1 miles
Shop	Avenida Home	0.1 miles
Train station	Bath Spa	0.9 miles
Train station	Oldfield Park	1.0 miles
University	University of Bath	1.9 miles
University	University of Bath Campus	1.9 miles
Hospital	Melksham Community Hospital	10.2 miles
Hospital	St Michael's Hospital	11.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	141
Anti-social behaviour	126
Shoplifting	64
Public order	58
Vehicle crime	35
Criminal damage and arson	33
Burglary	24
Other theft	23
Robbery	8
Theft from the person	7
Bicycle theft	6
Drugs	6
Possession of weapons	5
Other crime	4
Total incidents	540

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
St Andrew's Church School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 3 Jul 2022
Bath Academy	Other	0.4 miles	— (No rating)
St Stephens Church School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 17 Apr 2015
Royal High School GDST	Other	0.6 miles	— (No rating)
Kingswood Preparatory School	Other	0.6 miles	— (No rating)

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
2 Bed Flat, Fairfield Park, BA1	£1,500/mo	2	0.54 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,500/mo (1 listing)

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