BA1 1XE is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Kingsmead in Bath. Administratively it sits within Kingsmead ward and the Bath constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BA1 1XE is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 78% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bath and North East Somerset. Full-time employment stands at 12% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (255 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BA1 1XE are sourced from Output Area E00072759 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BA1 1XE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA1 1XE.
413
30
£ 48,700 /yr
23%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA1 1XE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BA1 1XE has a significant social housing presence — 78% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1XE. The average age is 30.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BA1 1XE are high at 255 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
Hayesfield Girls School
Oldfield Park Infant School
St Andrew's Church School
Widcombe CofE Junior School
Widcombe Infant School
Beechen Cliff School
St John's Catholic Primary School
Moorlands Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
38 nearby- Edgar Town House0.9 km
- Henrietta House, A Member Of Radisson Individuals0.7 km
- Marlborough House0.5 km
- Royal Park Guest House0.4 km
- Two Crescent Gardens0.4 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
65 nearby- Bath Cider House0.6 km
- Berdoulat0.6 km
- GROG.0.6 km
- Moles Club And Kitchen0.4 km
- Marlborough Tavern0.8 km
- + 60 more
Restaurant, Cafe
205 nearby- Bandook Indian Kitchen0.4 km
- Bath YMCA0.6 km
- Beckford Canteen0.5 km
- Bengal Brasserie0.5 km
- Cafe Rouge Bath0.4 km
- + 200 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Co-Operative Wholesale Society Ltd0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Co-Op0.8 km
- Smile Oriental Mart0.2 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Dianaa Pizza0.7 km
- Moghul Indian Take Away0.9 km
- Schwartz Bros Ltd0.8 km
- Suave Owl0.4 km
- Taka Taka0.5 km
- + 34 more
Retailers - Other
90 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Card Factory0.5 km
- Cornish Bakehouse0.4 km
- Edible Art Patisserie Bath0.5 km
- + 85 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bath Spa0.7 km
- Oldfield Park1.1 km
- Freshford6.2 km
Bus Stops
- James Street West0.0 km
- James Street West0.1 km
- Green Park0.1 km
- Midland Bridge Road0.1 km
- James Street West0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BA11XE · Data under Open Government Licence