Postcode Analysis Bath and North East Somerset, South West

BA1 1XE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA1 1XE.

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Population

413

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

23%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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2/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British68.3%
Asian / British Asian17.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.8%
Other / Mixed9.0%

Economic Activity

23%Active
FT: 12%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences472
Shoplifting261
Anti-social behaviour247
Public order175
Other theft160

school Local Schools

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Hayesfield Girls School

Good1446 pupils0.7 km
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Oldfield Park Infant School

Good160 pupils0.8 km
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St Andrew's Church School

Good211 pupils0.9 km
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Widcombe CofE Junior School

Outstanding239 pupils0.9 km
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Widcombe Infant School

Good180 pupils0.9 km
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Beechen Cliff School

Inadequate1307 pupils1.1 km
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St John's Catholic Primary School

Good307 pupils1.1 km
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Moorlands Infant School

Good168 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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
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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
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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
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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