BA1 2SJ is a safe, established residential area on Portland Road, 0.5km from Lansdown in Bath. Administratively it sits within Kingsmead ward and the Bath constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BA1 2SJ 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. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.5M.
Census 2021 statistics for BA1 2SJ are sourced from Output Area E00072762 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PORTLAND ROAD, BA1 2SJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTLAND ROAD, BA1 2SJ.
270
35
£ 48,700 /yr
47%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BA1 2SJ spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA1 2SJ. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 1,475,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,475,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BA1 2SJ is moderate at 50 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
Oldfield Park Infant School
Bathwick St Mary Church School
St Mark's CofE School
Hayesfield Girls School
Widcombe CofE Junior School
Widcombe Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
26 nearby- Edgar Town House1.0 km
- Henrietta House, A Member Of Radisson Individuals0.8 km
- Lansdown Grove Hotel0.2 km
- Marlborough House0.6 km
- Royal Park Guest House0.7 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
49 nearby- Bath Cider House0.6 km
- Berdoulat0.3 km
- GROG.0.3 km
- Moles Club And Kitchen0.5 km
- Marlborough Tavern0.3 km
- + 44 more
Restaurant, Cafe
138 nearby- Always Sunday Townhouse0.7 km
- Avellinos Italian Deli And Cafe0.7 km
- Bandook Indian Kitchen0.7 km
- Bath YMCA0.6 km
- Beckford Canteen0.5 km
- + 133 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Co-Operative Wholesale Society Ltd0.2 km
- Morrisons Supermarket, Public Cafe And Staff Canteen1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Petrol Station1.0 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Dianaa Pizza0.2 km
- Food Cycle Bath0.5 km
- Golden Plaice0.6 km
- Moghul Indian Take Away0.5 km
- Schwartz Bros Ltd0.5 km
- + 27 more
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Halfords1.0 km
- Sports Direct1.0 km
- Eades Greengrocers0.2 km
- Hawes Whiston And Co Chemist0.2 km
- St James Store (Newsagent And Off Licence)0.2 km
- + 55 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bath Spa1.4 km
- Oldfield Park1.5 km
- Freshford6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Northampton Street0.1 km
- Northampton Street0.1 km
- Ballance Street0.2 km
- Ballance Street0.2 km
- Lansdown Grove0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA12SJ · Data under Open Government Licence