BA1 2UH is a sought-after residential area on Sion Hill, 0.1km from Sion Hill in Bath. Administratively it sits within Lansdown ward and the Bath constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA1, BA1 2UH offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. 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. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M, down 35.2% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for BA1 2UH are sourced from Output Area E00072801 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SION HILL, BA1 2UH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SION HILL, BA1 2UH.
338
51
£ 54,000 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA1 2UH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BA1 2UH combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£1.1M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 35.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA1 2UH. The average age is 50.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 1,415,000
6 sales · Mean £ 1,722,083
Semi-Detached
£ 3,850,000
1 sales · Mean £ 3,850,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA1 2UH has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Lansdown Grove Hotel0.7 km
- Marlborough House0.9 km
- The Bath Priory0.7 km
- Elgin Villa Guest House0.9 km
- Hill House Guest Accomodation0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Berdoulat0.8 km
- GROG.0.9 km
- Marlborough Tavern0.6 km
- St James Wine Vaults0.6 km
- The Hop Pole0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Cafe Sion0.2 km
- Curry Mahal1.0 km
- Museum Of Bath At Work0.9 km
- Sam's Caffe Deli0.6 km
- The Cedar Tree Community Cafe0.9 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Operative Wholesale Society Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Dianaa Pizza0.8 km
- Pizza La Vita1.0 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Martins Local Store0.9 km
- Novel Wines1.0 km
- Phase One0.9 km
- Spar Julian Road0.8 km
- Eades Greengrocers0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldfield Park1.6 km
- Bath Spa2.0 km
- Freshford7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Sion Road0.0 km
- Sion Road0.0 km
- Sion Road0.0 km
- Bath Spa University0.1 km
- Cavendish Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA12UH · Data under Open Government Licence