Odd Down sits on Bath's southern edge and stands out as one of the city's better-value spots for buyers wanting space, with detached homes averaging £479,900, considerably cheaper than hillside neighbours like Combe Down. Schools are a genuine strength here, with St Philip's and St Martin's Garden primaries both rated Good and Saint Gregory's Catholic College handling secondary education, while nearby Beechen Cliff and Ralph Allen add to the wider area's strong school options. Healthcare provision is excellent too, with 14 GP practices and 2 hospitals within reach, and crime has been falling steadily since 2024 to sit below the national average. The surrounding neighbourhoods share several of Odd Down's best features. Air quality across the whole area is consistently excellent, ranking among the top you'll find anywhere, and this runs through Southdown, Moorlands and Combe Down alike. Crime rates are low and dropping across the board, and green space is easy to come by, making this a settled, family-friendly corner of Bath. The A367 gives Odd Down straightforward access into central Bath and onward to Bristol, though like its neighbours, a car helps for anything beyond local trips, as public transport thins out the further you move from the city centre. Where the area varies is mostly down to price and setting. Combe Down and Widcombe & Lyncombe command higher prices, reflecting their hilltop or valley-edge positions and proximity to Bath Spa station, while Odd Down, Southdown and Moorlands offer more affordable entry points without sacrificing much on schools, safety or air quality. Working from home is common throughout, from Combe Down's 42% to Bathavon South's near-half, pointing to a skilled, flexible workforce drawn to the quieter pace these neighbourhoods offer over a city-centre commute. For buyers after good schools, clean air and a strong sense of community, with easier prices than Bath's more central postcodes, Odd Down and its surrounding wards deliver a compelling package.