BA1 5NG is a well-regarded residential area on Lower Hedgemead Road, 0.5km from Hat and Feather Yard in Bath. Administratively it sits within Lansdown ward and the Bath constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BA1 5NG offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, areas dominated by food and entertainment. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £550k. 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 5NG are sourced from Output Area E00072808 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWER HEDGEMEAD ROAD, BA1 5NG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER HEDGEMEAD ROAD, BA1 5NG.
148
40
£ 54,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA1 5NG 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BA1 5NG spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (40) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA1 5NG. The average age is 40.5. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 550,000
1 sales · Mean £ 550,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BA1 5NG is moderate at 66 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
St Mark's CofE School
St Saviours Infant Church School
St Saviours Junior Church School
Widcombe Infant School
Widcombe CofE Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
28 nearby- 95 Sydney Place0.8 km
- Edgar Town House0.7 km
- Henrietta House, A Member Of Radisson Individuals0.6 km
- Lansdown Grove Hotel0.3 km
- Marlborough House1.0 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
49 nearby- Bath Cider House0.5 km
- Berdoulat0.5 km
- GROG.0.6 km
- Moles Club And Kitchen0.6 km
- Marlborough Tavern0.7 km
- + 44 more
Restaurant, Cafe
131 nearby- Always Sunday Townhouse0.3 km
- Avellinos Italian Deli And Cafe0.2 km
- Bandook Indian Kitchen0.7 km
- Bath YMCA0.5 km
- Beckford Canteen0.5 km
- + 126 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-Operative Wholesale Society Ltd0.4 km
- Morrisons Supermarket, Public Cafe And Staff Canteen0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.7 km
- McColls0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Dianaa Pizza0.4 km
- Food Cycle Bath0.1 km
- Golden Plaice0.2 km
- Moghul Indian Take Away0.2 km
- Schwartz Bros Ltd0.3 km
- + 25 more
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- Fairfield Stores0.8 km
- Eades Greengrocers0.7 km
- Hawes Whiston And Co Chemist0.6 km
- St James Store (Newsagent And Off Licence)0.6 km
- Loco0.8 km
- + 51 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bath Spa1.3 km
- Oldfield Park1.8 km
- Freshford6.7 km
Bus Stops
- St Stephen's Road0.1 km
- St Stephen's Road0.1 km
- Walcot Gate0.1 km
- Walcot Gate0.2 km
- Belvedere0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA15NG · Data under Open Government Licence