A guide to living in Somerset

Excellent

68.1%

Very Good

25.3%

Average

5.7%

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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Signal Box Yard, BA2

By Greystar, Native Communities

Award winner 2025

4.62

4.62

(42 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.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 14 in Somerset

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Spring Wharf, BA2

By urbanbubble, Legal & General

Award winner 2025

4.59

4.59

(307 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.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 14 in Somerset

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Frederick House at Bath Riverside, BA2

By Savills Lettings

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.
4th

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.
5th

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'.

Charles D (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Signal Box Yard, BA2

Oct 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Happy 6 month rental

Charles D (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Signal Box Yard, BA2

Oct 2026

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

Pub is very close so is the gym although they have their own gym too. Parking was very convenient as Bath can be a pain to find parking. Bus stops are very close too and shops are a short walk up the road.

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

I don't think we had any problems in our short stay.

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

I can't think of anything. I do wish this type of facility would have been around in 2007 when I first moved to Bath.


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Oli (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Signal Box Yard, BA2

Oct 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Great Place/Great Events/Great Team

Oli (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Signal Box Yard, BA2

Oct 2026

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

The area is great, with a quick train right outside to Bristol and a short walk into the town centre. Lots of pubs nearby and a couple coffee shops.

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

Management and Maintenance always responded quickly to any issues we had (there were'nt many).

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

There was a delay in utility bills, but easily sorted once we got them.

Manager response

Thanks for the review Oli. Glad you've enjoyed your time here!

Posted by

Justin Saltmeris, AM

Oct 2026


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Sarah S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Signal Box Yard, BA2

Oct 2026

5
5
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5

5 Star Living

Sarah S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Signal Box Yard, BA2

Oct 2026

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

The apartment is beautifully designed, with spacious rooms, functional layouts, large windows, excellent natural lighting, a modern kitchen and bathroom

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

I have yet to have any issues with the apartment so no maintenance was needed.

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

I wish I knew all the events were free and so much fun! Having recently moved from London, it's great to meet so many new people!

Manager response

Thanks Sarah! glad you are enjoying SBY!!!

Posted by

Justin Saltmeris, AM

Oct 2026


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Stuart (Tenant)

Unverified

Signal Box Yard, BA2

Oct 2026

4
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This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

People Are As Important as The Locations/Building

Stuart (Tenant)

Unverified

Signal Box Yard, BA2

Oct 2026

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

With any new home there may be glitches but key is the team running a place. Justin’s team are super nice and highly responsive to any challenges I’ve had.

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

Ten out of ten - When I had an issue there was a speedy reaction

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

More about the process of moving in, expectations etc


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JR (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Signal Box Yard, BA2

Sept 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Definitely would recommend.

JR (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Signal Box Yard, BA2

Sept 2026

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

Excellent location with multiple transport links available in close proximity. City centre within walking distance, as are all the beautiful green spaces. Heaps to do in Bath!

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

Minor issue with balcony door raised, speedy response and resolution

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

I’ve relocated here from West Sussex, and do not regret my decision to rent at SBY. The community is just lovely. People are friendly and chatty and the management team organise a range of socials you can get involved in if you choose, which are great fun.


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