Postcode Analysis Bath and North East Somerset, South West

BALLANCE STREET, BA1 2RP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALLANCE STREET, BA1 2RP.

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Population

194

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 54,000 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

BA1 2RP has a significant social housing presence — 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 45.8% year-on-year.

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

BA1 2RP is a mixed residential area on Ballance Street, 0.5km from Lansdown in Bath. Administratively it sits within Lansdown ward and the Bath constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BA1 2RP is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £240k, down 45.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA1 2RP are sourced from Output Area E00072811 (shared with 4 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 2RP. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.9%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean7.5%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 6%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 240,000

5 sales · Mean £ 214,100

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BA1 2RP is moderate at 69 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.

Violence and sexual offences140
Anti-social behaviour89
Shoplifting64
Public order36
Other theft35

school Local Schools

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St Andrew's Church School

Good211 pupils0.2 km
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St Stephens Church School

Good349 pupils0.7 km
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Bathwick St Mary Church School

Good221 pupils1.2 km
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Oldfield Park Infant School

Good160 pupils1.3 km
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St Mark's CofE School

Good258 pupils1.4 km
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Widcombe CofE Junior School

Outstanding239 pupils1.4 km
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Widcombe Infant School

Good180 pupils1.4 km
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St Saviours Infant Church School

Good125 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

27 nearby
  • Edgar Town House0.9 km
  • Henrietta House, A Member Of Radisson Individuals0.7 km
  • Lansdown Grove Hotel0.2 km
  • Marlborough House0.7 km
  • Royal Park Guest House0.8 km
  • + 22 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

51 nearby
  • Bath Cider House0.5 km
  • Berdoulat0.3 km
  • GROG.0.4 km
  • Moles Club And Kitchen0.5 km
  • Marlborough Tavern0.5 km
  • + 46 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

148 nearby
  • Always Sunday Townhouse0.5 km
  • Avellinos Italian Deli And Cafe0.5 km
  • Bandook Indian Kitchen0.6 km
  • Bath YMCA0.5 km
  • Beckford Canteen0.5 km
  • + 143 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Co-Operative Wholesale Society Ltd0.2 km
  • Morrisons Supermarket, Public Cafe And Staff Canteen0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.7 km
  • Perfecto1.0 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Dianaa Pizza0.2 km
  • Food Cycle Bath0.4 km
  • Golden Plaice0.4 km
  • Moghul Indian Take Away0.3 km
  • Schwartz Bros Ltd0.4 km
  • + 29 more
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Retailers - Other

63 nearby
  • Halfords1.0 km
  • Holland & Barrett1.0 km
  • Sports Direct1.0 km
  • Eades Greengrocers0.4 km
  • Hawes Whiston And Co Chemist0.4 km
  • + 58 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bath Spa1.3 km
  • Oldfield Park1.6 km
  • Freshford6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Ballance Street0.0 km
  • Ballance Street0.1 km
  • Belvedere0.1 km
  • Belvedere0.1 km
  • Morford Street0.2 km