Bath

Bath is a small, honey-stoned city in Somerset, known for its Georgian architecture, Roman history, and steady stream of tourists, which shapes both its wealth and its cost of living. Average household income in Bath and North East Somerset sits around £38,000 to £40,000 a year, well above the national median, and that gap shows in the price of everything from a room to a coffee. Rough sleeping counts in the city have stayed relatively low compared to bigger cities, with the most recent official autumn count in 2023 recording 12 people sleeping rough on a single night, though local outreach workers say the real number of people cycling through homelessness across the year is higher. Julian House runs emergency accommodation and street outreach here and is often the first point of contact for anyone new to the city. DHI (Developing Health & Independence) offers support around addiction, mental health, and housing that goes hand in hand with rough sleeping. Genesis Trust provides food, day services, and a sense of stability for people with nowhere else to go during the day. The tourist crowds and old stone streets can make Bath feel like it wasn't built with you in mind, but there are people here who will look you in the eye and help you find a way through today.