BA1 1EQ is an active urban area on Westgate Street, 0.3km from Kingsmead in Bath. Administratively it sits within Kingsmead ward and the Bath constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BA1 1EQ is a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (463 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BA1 1EQ are sourced from Output Area E00072572 (shared with 48 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTGATE STREET, BA1 1EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTGATE STREET, BA1 1EQ.
142
42
£ 54,000 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA1 1EQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 54% of tenure in BA1 1EQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA1 1EQ. The average age is 42.1. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BA1 1EQ are high at 463 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Widcombe CofE Junior School
Widcombe Infant School
Hayesfield Girls School
St Andrew's Church School
Beechen Cliff School
Oldfield Park Infant School
St John's Catholic Primary School
Bathwick St Mary Church School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
46 nearby- 95 Sydney Place0.9 km
- Edgar Town House0.6 km
- Henrietta House, A Member Of Radisson Individuals0.5 km
- Marlborough House0.8 km
- Royal Park Guest House0.7 km
- + 41 more
Pub, NightClub
68 nearby- Bath Cider House0.5 km
- Berdoulat0.7 km
- GROG.0.7 km
- Moles Club And Kitchen0.4 km
- Marlborough Tavern1.0 km
- + 63 more
Restaurant, Cafe
208 nearby- Bandook Indian Kitchen0.3 km
- Bath YMCA0.4 km
- Beckford Canteen0.5 km
- Bengal Brasserie0.4 km
- Cafe Rouge Bath0.3 km
- + 203 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Co-Operative Wholesale Society Ltd0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Co-Op0.8 km
- Smile Oriental Mart0.1 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Dianaa Pizza0.7 km
- Food Cycle Bath0.9 km
- Golden Plaice1.0 km
- Moghul Indian Take Away0.8 km
- Schwartz Bros Ltd0.7 km
- + 35 more
Retailers - Other
89 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.0 km
- Card Factory0.3 km
- Cornish Bakehouse0.2 km
- Edible Art Patisserie Bath0.2 km
- + 84 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bath Spa0.5 km
- Oldfield Park1.3 km
- Freshford6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Westgate Buildings0.1 km
- Westgate Buildings0.1 km
- Westgate Buildings0.1 km
- Westgate Buildings0.1 km
- St James's Parade0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BA11EQ · Data under Open Government Licence