BA1 4AJ is a well-regarded residential area on Gainsborough Gardens, 0.3km from Combe Park in Bath. Administratively it sits within Kingsmead ward and the Bath constituency.
For serious buyers, BA1 4AJ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £554k, up 10.6% 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 4AJ are sourced from Output Area E00072760 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GAINSBOROUGH GARDENS, BA1 4AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GAINSBOROUGH GARDENS, BA1 4AJ.
255
49
£ 48,700 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA1 4AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BA1 4AJ combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£554k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £554k. Property prices are trending up 10.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA1 4AJ. The average age is 48.6. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 545,000
7 sales · Mean £ 580,142
Terraced
£ 564,500
2 sales · Mean £ 564,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BA1 4AJ is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Newbridge Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Oldfield Park Infant School
St Andrew's Church School
Weston All Saints CofE Primary School
Oldfield School
St Michaels Junior Church School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Bathen House0.7 km
- The Bath Priory0.3 km
- Ashley Villa0.7 km
- The Old Red House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- New Crown Inn0.6 km
- The Royal Oak0.9 km
- The Locksbrook Inn0.9 km
- The Hop Pole0.9 km
- Victoria Pub & Kitchen0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Rooted Vegetarian Cafe0.6 km
- Weston Methodist0.5 km
- Mai Thai0.6 km
- Cassia0.9 km
- 8E Chelsea Road0.6 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Lidl1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Pizza La Vita0.6 km
- PinkVelvet X BurgerMoods0.6 km
- Pizzarella0.6 km
- The Masala Kitchen0.7 km
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Newbridge Store0.7 km
- Scoop Wholefoods UK Ltd0.9 km
- Novel Wines0.6 km
- Parsons Bakery0.6 km
- Spar0.6 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldfield Park1.2 km
- Bath Spa2.4 km
- Freshford7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Linden Gardens0.2 km
- RUH - A&E0.2 km
- RUH - A&E0.3 km
- Linden Gardens0.3 km
- RUH - Main Entrance0.3 km
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