BA1 2PY is a mixed residential area located 0.6km from Crescent Gardens in Bath. Administratively it sits within Kingsmead ward and the Bath constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BA1 2PY offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for BA1 2PY are sourced from Output Area E00072763 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BA1 2PY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA1 2PY.
256
42
£ 48,700 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA1 2PY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BA1 2PY — age 42, 34% ownership, 49% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (42) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA1 2PY. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BA1 2PY is moderate at 66 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.
school Local Schools
St Andrew's Church School
St Stephens Church School
Oldfield Park Infant School
Hayesfield Girls School
Bathwick St Mary Church School
Widcombe CofE Junior School
Widcombe Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
23 nearby- Henrietta House, A Member Of Radisson Individuals0.9 km
- Lansdown Grove Hotel0.4 km
- Marlborough House0.4 km
- Royal Park Guest House0.5 km
- The Bath Priory1.0 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
49 nearby- Bath Cider House0.7 km
- Berdoulat0.3 km
- GROG.0.3 km
- Moles Club And Kitchen0.6 km
- Marlborough Tavern0.1 km
- + 44 more
Restaurant, Cafe
141 nearby- Always Sunday Townhouse0.9 km
- Avellinos Italian Deli And Cafe0.9 km
- Bandook Indian Kitchen0.7 km
- Bath YMCA0.7 km
- Beckford Canteen0.6 km
- + 136 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Co-Operative Wholesale Society Ltd0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Smile Oriental Mart0.8 km
- Rom Market0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Dianaa Pizza0.3 km
- Food Cycle Bath0.7 km
- Golden Plaice0.8 km
- Moghul Indian Take Away0.7 km
- Pizza La Vita0.9 km
- + 33 more
Retailers - Other
59 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Kingsmead Street Bottle0.8 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- The Little Theatre0.9 km
- + 54 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldfield Park1.3 km
- Bath Spa1.4 km
- Freshford6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Marlborough Buildings0.0 km
- Marlborough Buildings0.1 km
- Marlborough Buildings0.2 km
- Northampton Street0.2 km
- Northampton Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA12PY · Data under Open Government Licence