Aberdeen vs Bath

Which is better to live in? (2026)

72

Aberdeen

Grade BHigher Overall
62

Bath

South West

Grade C
Aberdeen: 7 wins|Bath: 1 wins

Category Comparison

Aberdeen
Category
Bath
72/100BETTER
๐Ÿ†Overall Score
62/100
72/100BETTER
๐Ÿ”’Crime Safety
48/100
0% Good/OutstandingBETTER
๐ŸŽ“Schools
60% Good/Outstanding
60/100
๐Ÿš†Transport
BETTER88/100
72/100
๐Ÿ’ทAffordability
72/100
~ยฃ405/moBETTER
๐ŸงพMonthly Bills
~ยฃ426/mo
75/100BETTER
๐Ÿ“ถBroadband
65/100
87/100BETTER
๐ŸŒฟEnvironment
25/100
72/100BETTER
๐ŸฅHealthcare
64/100

Our Verdict

Aberdeen comes out ahead in 5 of 8 categories, with particular strengths in crime safety, schools, broadband. However, Bath performs better in transport, so the best choice depends on your priorities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aberdeen or Bath better to live in?

Aberdeen comes out ahead in 5 of 8 categories, with particular strengths in crime safety, schools, broadband. However, Bath performs better in transport, so the best choice depends on your priorities.

Is Aberdeen safer than Bath?

Aberdeen scores higher for crime safety (72/100) compared to Bath (48/100). Scores are based on the Index of Multiple Deprivation crime domain.

Which has better schools, Aberdeen or Bath?

Aberdeen has 0 schools within 3km, with 0% rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Bath has 15 schools nearby, with 60% rated Good or Outstanding.

Is it cheaper to live in Aberdeen or Bath?

Estimated monthly bills are lower in Aberdeen (~ยฃ405/month) compared to Bath (~ยฃ426/month). Bills include council tax, energy, water, broadband, and insurance estimates.

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Data sources: Scores are estimated using pre-loaded data from MHCLG Indices of Deprivation, Ofsted/GIAS school ratings, DfT Transport Connectivity 2025, MHCLG council tax data, Ofgem energy price cap, and regional averages. For full live data from 20+ government sources, view the individual town reports. Data provided under the Open Government Licence v3.0.