Postcode Analysis Bath and North East Somerset, South West

BA1 2AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA1 2AB.

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Population

413

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

23%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BA1 2AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

BA1 2AB has a significant social housing presence — 78% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA1 2AB is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Kingsmead in Bath. Administratively it sits within Kingsmead ward and the Bath constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BA1 2AB is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 78% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bath and North East Somerset. Full-time employment stands at 12% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (350 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for BA1 2AB are sourced from Output Area E00072759 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA1 2AB. The average age is 30.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.3%
Asian / British Asian17.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.8%
Other / Mixed9.0%

Economic Activity

23%Active
FT: 12%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near BA1 2AB are high at 350 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences721
Shoplifting358
Anti-social behaviour345
Public order270
Other theft199

school Local Schools

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Widcombe CofE Junior School

Outstanding239 pupils0.8 km
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Widcombe Infant School

Good180 pupils0.8 km
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Hayesfield Girls School

Good1446 pupils0.8 km
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St Andrew's Church School

Good211 pupils0.9 km
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Oldfield Park Infant School

Good160 pupils1.0 km
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Beechen Cliff School

Inadequate1307 pupils1.0 km
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St John's Catholic Primary School

Good307 pupils1.2 km
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Moorlands Infant School

Good168 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

46 nearby
  • 95 Sydney Place1.0 km
  • Edgar Town House0.7 km
  • Henrietta House, A Member Of Radisson Individuals0.6 km
  • Marlborough House0.7 km
  • Royal Park Guest House0.6 km
  • + 41 more
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Pub, NightClub

68 nearby
  • Bath Cider House0.5 km
  • Berdoulat0.7 km
  • GROG.0.6 km
  • Moles Club And Kitchen0.4 km
  • Marlborough Tavern0.9 km
  • + 63 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

205 nearby
  • Bandook Indian Kitchen0.4 km
  • Bath YMCA0.5 km
  • Beckford Canteen0.5 km
  • Bengal Brasserie0.4 km
  • Cafe Rouge Bath0.4 km
  • + 200 more
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Supermarkets

17 nearby
  • Co-Operative Wholesale Society Ltd0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Co-Op0.8 km
  • Smile Oriental Mart0.1 km
  • + 12 more
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Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Dianaa Pizza0.8 km
  • Moghul Indian Take Away0.9 km
  • Schwartz Bros Ltd0.8 km
  • Suave Owl0.4 km
  • Taka Taka0.4 km
  • + 33 more
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Retailers - Other

89 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
  • Card Factory0.3 km
  • Cornish Bakehouse0.2 km
  • Edible Art Patisserie Bath0.3 km
  • + 84 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bath Spa0.6 km
  • Oldfield Park1.2 km
  • Freshford6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Westgate Buildings0.0 km
  • Westgate Buildings0.0 km
  • Westgate Buildings0.0 km
  • Westgate Buildings0.1 km
  • James Street West0.1 km