A guide to living in Somerset

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Very Good

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Average

5.8%

Disappointing

0.4%

Very poor

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Best places to live in Somerset

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HomeViews Top Rated Development ranking takes into account the Star Rating and the amount of verified reviews over the past 12 months.

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Spring Wharf, BA2

By Legal & General, urbanbubble

Award winner 2025

4.65

4.65

(299 reviews)

Spring Wharf is a Build to Rent development, located in Bath. It offers a mix of one and two-bedroom apartments. The development is pet friendly and residents have access to a wide range of amenities, including a residents' deck with a BBQ area and a gym, as well as an on-site concierge team. The development is only a 6-minute walk away from Oldfield Park station. This has links to GWR and South Western Railway services.
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Ranked 1st out of 14 in Somerset

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Signal Box Yard, BA2

By Native Communities

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4.45

4.45

(23 reviews)

Signal Box Yard sits in the heart of Bath, offering studio, 1, 2 and 3 bed apartments. Residents can enjoy on-site maintenance, ultra-fast broadband, landscaped courtyards and a residents' lounge. Additionally, residents benefit from a 2,000 sq ft resident-exclusive gym and studio.
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Ranked 2nd out of 14 in Somerset

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Simple Life at Strawberry Grange, TA6

By Simple Life Homes

4.07

4.07

(13 reviews)

Residents can benefit from a range of amenities and attractions, including some stunning woodland walks in the Quantock Forest Circular and Greet Wood via Ramcombe Picnic area. The development is located east of the town centre, where shoppers can enjoy a range of retail stores at the Angel Place Shopping centre, whilst foodies can indulge of a range of cafes, restaurants and bakeries.
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Ranked 3rd out of 14 in Somerset

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Frederick House at Bath Riverside, BA2

By Savills

4.56

4.56

(23 reviews)

Frederick House is a rental development within the overall development of Bath Western Riverside operated by Savills, located close to the centre of Bath.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 14 in Somerset

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Bath Western Riverside, BA2

By Crest Nicholson

4.42

4.42

(30 reviews)

Bath Western Riverside is a Crest Nicholson development, comprising of 259 apartments. Residents benefit from well maintained gardens and a rooftop terrace. Set on the banks of the River Avon, the Royal Victoria Park is a short walk away, which includes: Botanical Gardens, children's play area, tennis courts and Victorian landscaping.
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Ranked 5th out of 14 in Somerset

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531 total reviews

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Reviews marked with a green tick show tenants whose residency we have been able to verify. Those that could not be verified are marked 'unverified'.

Elizabeth C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Signal Box Yard, BA2

Apr 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
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Modern homes in a great location

Elizabeth C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Signal Box Yard, BA2

Apr 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The area offers a great mix of shops, green spaces, and excellent transport links that make commuting very convenient.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Luke, Alexandra and Rich have been incredibly helpful and a pleasure to interact with, always taking the time to respond thoughtfully and ensure things are resolved efficiently. My experience here has been much more positive thanks to their help and attentiveness.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

The coffee table differed from what was advertised/discussed and couldn’t be adjusted at the time. It would be ideal if this could be reconsidered with greater flexibility. Other than that, everything has been good.


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Lisa (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Signal Box Yard, BA2

Apr 2026

5
5
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5

Great living in the heart of Bath

Lisa (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Signal Box Yard, BA2

Apr 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

This is an ideally located part of Bath - right on the river, close links to two train stations and great bus links. Lots of activity going on, pubs, sport, cafes, supermarkets and of course beautiful Victoria Park for the best dog walks.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Everything handled in a timely manner and team are easy to communicate with.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

There are so many positives about the building, I don't need to fixate on negatives.


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Steven Kelly (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Signal Box Yard, BA2

Apr 2026

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

Great apartment block to live in and a great part of the city.

Steven Kelly (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Signal Box Yard, BA2

Apr 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

It's hard to come up with any bad aspects of the area but there are so many good. The countryside all around, the centre of Bath about 20 minutes walking distance away, a train station across the road from the apartment block taking you into the centre of Bath or the other way to Bristol.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

The building management team have done a great job often in difficult circumstances. There was an issue with the hot water last October and the team done very well in dealing with it the best they could. They provided updates everyday of the situation, provided alternative showers with access to hot water, and was able to get the tenants compensation. Overall I think they did a great job and continue to do a great job.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

They isn't really anything that I would of needed to know before moving into the block.


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Lewis H (Tenant)

Unverified

Signal Box Yard, BA2

Mar 2026

5
5
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5

Perfect living

Lewis H (Tenant)

Unverified

Signal Box Yard, BA2

Mar 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

It really is a fantastic location, perfect walking distance to pretty much anything in Bath . Tesco and Lidl within 5 min walking distance. About 10 mins to get into town

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Caroline and the team have been amazing, can’t fault anything.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Despite being on a main road of Bath - lower Bristol Road -, the sound proofing of the apartments in’s brilliant you can’t hear a thing.

Manager response

Dear Lewis, Thank you so much for your review! Best Wishes

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Justin Saltmeris, Assistant Community Manager

Mar 2026


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James S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Signal Box Yard, BA2

Mar 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Signal Box Yard - good vibes 😎

James S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Signal Box Yard, BA2

Mar 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

It’s a great location, a 15 minute walk into town and lots of shops within walking distance. Great for dog walks too. Just needs a coffee shop nearby for those lazy mornings!

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Yes, all issues have been dealt with properly and in a good spirit.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Wish I would have known I like yoga as I missed 4 weeks!

Manager response

Hello James, Many thanks for your review, we truly appreciate your kind words! There will be lots of new events coming soon! Best Wishes Justin

Posted by

Justin Saltmeris, Assistant Community Manager

Mar 2026


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