BA1 5BG is a mixed residential area on Walcot Street, 0.4km from Hat and Feather Yard in Bath. Administratively it sits within Kingsmead ward and the Bath constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BA1 5BG offers members of this subgroup are likely to be married, and the numbers of households with children are above the group average. adults are more likely to be in the 25 to 44 age group, and older residents are also more prevalent than elsewhere in this group. the subgroup is less ethnically diverse than the group average, with slightly more white ethnic group members, and has more secular attitudes to religion than the group as a whole. residence in the social rented sector is very rare. households in this subgroup are more likely to own multiple cars than those assigned elsewhere in the group. students are relatively less common, although individuals are highly skilled and educated to degree standard. unemployment or part-time work is rare, and many individuals are employed in associate professional, technical, administrative or secretarial occupations. By day, the area transitions to a eat, drink and be merry character: areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £486k, down 47.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BA1 5BG are sourced from Output Area E00072563 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WALCOT STREET, BA1 5BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALCOT STREET, BA1 5BG.
189
45
£ 54,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA1 5BG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BA1 5BG — age 45, 29% ownership, 44% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (45) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 47.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA1 5BG. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 410,000
15 sales · Mean £ 547,686
Terraced
£ 925,000
2 sales · Mean £ 925,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BA1 5BG is above average at 101 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
Bathwick St Mary Church School
St Stephens Church School
Widcombe CofE Junior School
Widcombe Infant School
St Mark's CofE School
Oldfield Park Infant School
St Saviours Infant Church School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
36 nearby- 95 Sydney Place0.6 km
- Edgar Town House0.5 km
- Henrietta House, A Member Of Radisson Individuals0.4 km
- Lansdown Grove Hotel0.5 km
- Marlborough House0.9 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
61 nearby- Bath Cider House0.3 km
- Berdoulat0.5 km
- GROG.0.5 km
- Moles Club And Kitchen0.4 km
- Marlborough Tavern0.8 km
- + 56 more
Restaurant, Cafe
178 nearby- Always Sunday Townhouse0.4 km
- Avellinos Italian Deli And Cafe0.3 km
- Bandook Indian Kitchen0.4 km
- Bath YMCA0.3 km
- Beckford Canteen0.3 km
- + 173 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Co-Operative Wholesale Society Ltd0.4 km
- Morrisons Supermarket, Public Cafe And Staff Canteen0.6 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Smile Oriental Mart0.7 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Dianaa Pizza0.4 km
- Food Cycle Bath0.2 km
- Golden Plaice0.3 km
- Moghul Indian Take Away0.1 km
- Schwartz Bros Ltd0.0 km
- + 31 more
Retailers - Other
81 nearby- Fairfield Stores1.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Card Factory1.0 km
- Cornish Bakehouse0.9 km
- Edible Art Patisserie Bath0.8 km
- + 76 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bath Spa1.1 km
- Oldfield Park1.8 km
- Freshford6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Walcot Gate0.1 km
- Walcot Gate0.1 km
- St John's Road0.1 km
- Alfred Street0.2 km
- Belvedere0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA15BG · Data under Open Government Licence