BA1 2QQ is an active urban area on Bennett Street, 0.5km from Crescent Gardens in Bath. Administratively it sits within Lansdown ward and the Bath constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 131 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £282k.
Census 2021 statistics for BA1 2QQ are sourced from Output Area E00072587 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BENNETT STREET, BA1 2QQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENNETT STREET, BA1 2QQ.
206
42
£ 54,000 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA1 2QQ 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 2QQ spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £282k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA1 2QQ. The average age is 42.4. 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
Flat
£ 298,570
6 sales · Mean £ 300,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BA1 2QQ is above average at 131 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
Widcombe Infant School
Widcombe CofE Junior School
Bathwick St Mary Church School
Oldfield Park Infant School
Hayesfield Girls School
St Mark's CofE School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
36 nearby- 95 Sydney Place0.8 km
- Edgar Town House0.6 km
- Henrietta House, A Member Of Radisson Individuals0.4 km
- Lansdown Grove Hotel0.5 km
- Marlborough House0.7 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
62 nearby- Bath Cider House0.2 km
- Berdoulat0.3 km
- GROG.0.3 km
- Moles Club And Kitchen0.2 km
- Marlborough Tavern0.6 km
- + 57 more
Restaurant, Cafe
199 nearby- Always Sunday Townhouse0.6 km
- Avellinos Italian Deli And Cafe0.5 km
- Bandook Indian Kitchen0.3 km
- Bath YMCA0.2 km
- Beckford Canteen0.1 km
- + 194 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Co-Operative Wholesale Society Ltd0.3 km
- Morrisons Supermarket, Public Cafe And Staff Canteen0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Smile Oriental Mart0.5 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Dianaa Pizza0.2 km
- Food Cycle Bath0.4 km
- Golden Plaice0.5 km
- Moghul Indian Take Away0.3 km
- Schwartz Bros Ltd0.2 km
- + 32 more
Retailers - Other
83 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Card Factory0.9 km
- Cornish Bakehouse0.8 km
- Edible Art Patisserie Bath0.7 km
- + 78 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bath Spa1.0 km
- Oldfield Park1.5 km
- Freshford6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Alfred Street0.0 km
- Alfred Street0.1 km
- Assembly Rooms0.1 km
- Morford Street0.2 km
- Morford Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA12QQ · Data under Open Government Licence