Oldfield Park is a well-connected, walkable part of Bath that offers better value than the city centre without losing out on amenities. Terraces average £443,500 and flats £278,200, both cheaper than central wards like Kingsmead, and neighbouring Westmoreland and Twerton offer even more affordable options, with Twerton flats averaging just £169,000. Transport is a real strength across the area: Oldfield Park and Westmoreland both have their own train stations, cycle routes run throughout, and good road links to Bristol via the A36 and A4 make commuting straightforward. Nearly half of residents work from home, pointing to a settled community rather than one built around long commutes. Schools are a consistent draw, with Hayesfield Girls', Beechen Cliff, and Oldfield Park Infant School all holding solid reputations, backed up by further good options in Westmoreland and Twerton. Day-to-day life is well served too, with GPs, dentists and pharmacies close by, plus a decent spread of restaurants, pubs and supermarkets, particularly around Westmoreland, which counts 17 restaurants and 5 supermarkets within easy reach. Crime figures are falling year on year across the suburb, and air quality comes up repeatedly as a highlight, especially in Twerton and the surrounding green spaces. There's some variation depending on which part you're in. Areas like Westmoreland and Oldfield Park proper lean into their commuter appeal and tighter-knit feel, while Twerton & Whiteway stands out for affordability and family-friendly green space, with five parks and strong café culture. Wherever you land, though, the suburb delivers a consistent package: falling crime, reliable transport, good schools and a genuine sense of community, all at a more accessible price point than central Bath.