A guide to living in Somerset

Excellent

67.6%

Very Good

25.6%

Average

5.9%

Disappointing

0.4%

Very poor

0.5%

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

4.6

4.60

(304 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

Award winner 2025

4.54

4.54

(33 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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Frederick House at Bath Riverside, BA2

By Savills

4.58

4.58

(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.
3rd

Ranked 3rd 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 4th out of 14 in Somerset

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Foxglove Meadows, BS24

By Lovell Homes

4.13

4.13

(20 reviews)

Foxglove Meadows is a Lovell Homes development in Weston-super-Mare. Located in the village of Hutton, there are a collection of two, three and four bedroom homes are available. From your new Lovell homes you'll never be far from the seafront with Royal Sands and Uphill beach less tan two miles away. Additionally, the Weston-super-Mare railway station is just over two miles away.
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Ranked 5th out of 14 in Somerset

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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'.

Sarah (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Spring Wharf, BA2

Jul 2026

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

Spring wharf - nice place to live

Sarah (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Spring Wharf, BA2

Jul 2026

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

Good location, shops walking distance Good transport links. Parking available. Next to a gym. Green space nearby too.

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

Emailed and communicated with residents. Noise of local fire station was dealt with.

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

Scaffolding on the mill being on for so long and that there would be such a long period of building work and noise


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Ella P (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Signal Box Yard, BA2

Jul 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

the loveliest place to call home

Ella P (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Signal Box Yard, BA2

Jul 2026

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

Ideal location. Range of coffee shops, cafes, supermarkets and local shops nearby as well as being a quick, flat walk into town. Close to some lovely pubs and green spaces. 5 mins walk from oldfield park train station, and also on a number of bus routes which is really helpful.

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

Management are really friendly and approachable, we never have any issues raising anything with them and they have always been incredibly helpful.

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

The staff here organise really great events for tenants such as summer parties, pub quiz nights and wine tasting etc. They are always doing lovely things like leaving bunches of lavender in reception for residents, or organising community dog walks.

Manager response

Dear Ella, Thanks so much for your review! Best Wishes,

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Justin Saltmeris, ACM

Jul 2026


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John (Tenant)

Unverified

Signal Box Yard, BA2

Jul 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

My New Home

John (Tenant)

Unverified

Signal Box Yard, BA2

Jul 2026

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

The development is exceptionally well maintained and provides a safe and welcoming environment. The grounds are beautifully kept, communal areas are always tidy, and the overall standard of the property is excellent. The location is convenient, and the community has a friendly, peaceful atmosphere. I really love the events that the team host. Justin and the Reception staff are amazing! Parking can be a little tricky with no guest parking, but this is only a minor inconvenience. Overall, any small issues are addressed quickly and efficiently

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

The maintenance man (didnt catch his name) deserves special recognition. Had a small issue moving in with some loose cabinets but it was dealt with super quick!

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

No visitor parking can make it a little hard to have family around, but it is a very busy area.

Manager response

Dear John, Thanks so much for your review! Best Wishes,

Posted by

Justin Saltmeris, ACM

Jul 2026


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Shahd A. (Tenant)

Unverified

Signal Box Yard, BA2

Jul 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

A Well-Managed Place to Live

Shahd A. (Tenant)

Unverified

Signal Box Yard, BA2

Jul 2026

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

Signal Box Yard is in a great location with easy access to Bath city centre, making daily life very convenient. The area feels safe and peaceful, with attractive surroundings and pleasant walking routes along the river.

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

When I raised an issue shortly after moving in, the management team responded promptly, communicated clearly and arranged a suitable solution. They have always been approachable, professional and willing to help whenever I have needed assistance.

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

Nothing significant comes to mind. My experience has matched my expectations, and the management team has been helpful whenever I have had any questions.

Manager response

Dear Shahd, Thanks so much for your review! Best Wishes,

Posted by

Justin Saltmeris, ACM

Jul 2026


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Hannah (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Spring Wharf, BA2

May 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

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5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

The team at spring wharf have made a move in totally painless, they are the perfect team for customer service!

Hannah (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Spring Wharf, BA2

May 2026

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

The location of spring wharf is perfect. For me, I am close to family and a short walk away from the train and town- it ticks every box!

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

Quickly and professionally. They are always very polite

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

It would have been good to know that the previous WiFi service wasn’t disconnected by the last tenant which caused problems for days after I moved in. Knowing a bit more about guest parking would have also been useful! I really would have liked the co working space, it’s a shame it’s not available

Manager response

Hi Hannah, Thank you for your lovely feedback - it’s great to hear that your move-in felt smooth and that the team made such a positive difference. We’ll also share your comments with them! We appreciate your notes around sound transfer and the co-working space, as well as the feedback on WiFi and guest parking at move-in. We’re glad you’re enjoying life at Spring Wharf.

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Alexa Roper, General Manager

May 2026


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