Postcode Analysis Bath and North East Somerset, South West

PORTLAND ROAD, BA1 2SJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTLAND ROAD, BA1 2SJ.

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Population

270

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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8/10
workEmployment
3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BA1 2SJ spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £1,475,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA1 2SJ is a safe, established residential area on Portland Road, 0.5km from Lansdown in Bath. Administratively it sits within Kingsmead ward and the Bath constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BA1 2SJ offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.5M.

Census 2021 statistics for BA1 2SJ are sourced from Output Area E00072762 (shared with 11 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 2SJ. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.1%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed9.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Terraced

£ 1,475,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,475,000

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

Crime around BA1 2SJ is moderate at 50 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 offences93
Anti-social behaviour64
Shoplifting62
Other theft27
Burglary25

school Local Schools

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St Andrew's Church School

Good211 pupils0.1 km
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St Stephens Church School

Good349 pupils0.8 km
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Oldfield Park Infant School

Good160 pupils1.2 km
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Bathwick St Mary Church School

Good221 pupils1.4 km
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St Mark's CofE School

Good258 pupils1.5 km
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Hayesfield Girls School

Good1446 pupils1.5 km
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Widcombe CofE Junior School

Outstanding239 pupils1.5 km
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Widcombe Infant School

Good180 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

26 nearby
  • Edgar Town House1.0 km
  • Henrietta House, A Member Of Radisson Individuals0.8 km
  • Lansdown Grove Hotel0.2 km
  • Marlborough House0.6 km
  • Royal Park Guest House0.7 km
  • + 21 more
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Pub, NightClub

49 nearby
  • Bath Cider House0.6 km
  • Berdoulat0.3 km
  • GROG.0.3 km
  • Moles Club And Kitchen0.5 km
  • Marlborough Tavern0.3 km
  • + 44 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

138 nearby
  • Always Sunday Townhouse0.7 km
  • Avellinos Italian Deli And Cafe0.7 km
  • Bandook Indian Kitchen0.7 km
  • Bath YMCA0.6 km
  • Beckford Canteen0.5 km
  • + 133 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Co-Operative Wholesale Society Ltd0.2 km
  • Morrisons Supermarket, Public Cafe And Staff Canteen1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Petrol Station1.0 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Dianaa Pizza0.2 km
  • Food Cycle Bath0.5 km
  • Golden Plaice0.6 km
  • Moghul Indian Take Away0.5 km
  • Schwartz Bros Ltd0.5 km
  • + 27 more
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Retailers - Other

60 nearby
  • Halfords1.0 km
  • Sports Direct1.0 km
  • Eades Greengrocers0.2 km
  • Hawes Whiston And Co Chemist0.2 km
  • St James Store (Newsagent And Off Licence)0.2 km
  • + 55 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bath Spa1.4 km
  • Oldfield Park1.5 km
  • Freshford6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Northampton Street0.1 km
  • Northampton Street0.1 km
  • Ballance Street0.2 km
  • Ballance Street0.2 km
  • Lansdown Grove0.2 km