BA1 2RP is a mixed residential area on Ballance Street, 0.5km from Lansdown in Bath. Administratively it sits within Lansdown ward and the Bath constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BA1 2RP is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £240k, down 45.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BA1 2RP are sourced from Output Area E00072811 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BALLANCE STREET, BA1 2RP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALLANCE STREET, BA1 2RP.
194
38
£ 54,000 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BA1 2RP has a significant social housing presence — 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 45.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA1 2RP. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 240,000
5 sales · Mean £ 214,100
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BA1 2RP is moderate at 69 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
Bathwick St Mary Church School
Oldfield Park Infant School
St Mark's CofE School
Widcombe CofE Junior School
Widcombe Infant School
St Saviours Infant Church School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
27 nearby- Edgar Town House0.9 km
- Henrietta House, A Member Of Radisson Individuals0.7 km
- Lansdown Grove Hotel0.2 km
- Marlborough House0.7 km
- Royal Park Guest House0.8 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
51 nearby- Bath Cider House0.5 km
- Berdoulat0.3 km
- GROG.0.4 km
- Moles Club And Kitchen0.5 km
- Marlborough Tavern0.5 km
- + 46 more
Restaurant, Cafe
148 nearby- Always Sunday Townhouse0.5 km
- Avellinos Italian Deli And Cafe0.5 km
- Bandook Indian Kitchen0.6 km
- Bath YMCA0.5 km
- Beckford Canteen0.5 km
- + 143 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Co-Operative Wholesale Society Ltd0.2 km
- Morrisons Supermarket, Public Cafe And Staff Canteen0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.7 km
- Perfecto1.0 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Dianaa Pizza0.2 km
- Food Cycle Bath0.4 km
- Golden Plaice0.4 km
- Moghul Indian Take Away0.3 km
- Schwartz Bros Ltd0.4 km
- + 29 more
Retailers - Other
63 nearby- Halfords1.0 km
- Holland & Barrett1.0 km
- Sports Direct1.0 km
- Eades Greengrocers0.4 km
- Hawes Whiston And Co Chemist0.4 km
- + 58 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bath Spa1.3 km
- Oldfield Park1.6 km
- Freshford6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Ballance Street0.0 km
- Ballance Street0.1 km
- Belvedere0.1 km
- Belvedere0.1 km
- Morford Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA12RP · Data under Open Government Licence