Postcode Analysis Bath and North East Somerset, South West

ST JAMES'S SQUARE, BA1 2TS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JAMES'S SQUARE, BA1 2TS.

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Population

206

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BA1 2TS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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3/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

BA1 2TS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 34% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (41) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 59.4% year-on-year.

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

BA1 2TS is a mixed residential area on St James'S Square, 0.5km from Sion Hill in Bath. Administratively it sits within Kingsmead ward and the Bath constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BA1 2TS offers members of this subgroup are likely to be married, and the numbers of households with children are above the group average. adults are more likely to be in the 25 to 44 age group, and older residents are also more prevalent than elsewhere in this group. the subgroup is less ethnically diverse than the group average, with slightly more white ethnic group members, and has more secular attitudes to religion than the group as a whole. residence in the social rented sector is very rare. households in this subgroup are more likely to own multiple cars than those assigned elsewhere in the group. students are relatively less common, although individuals are highly skilled and educated to degree standard. unemployment or part-time work is rare, and many individuals are employed in associate professional, technical, administrative or secretarial occupations. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £576k, down 59.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA1 2TS are sourced from Output Area E00072761 (shared with 6 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 2TS. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.7%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 377,000

5 sales · Mean £ 395,400

Terraced

£ 2,282,500

2 sales · Mean £ 2,282,500

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

Crime around BA1 2TS is moderate at 55 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 offences66
Shoplifting62
Anti-social behaviour49
Public order22
Burglary20

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 pupils1.1 km
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Hayesfield Girls School

Good1446 pupils1.5 km
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Bathwick St Mary Church School

Good221 pupils1.5 km
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St Mark's CofE School

Good258 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

21 nearby
  • Henrietta House, A Member Of Radisson Individuals1.0 km
  • Lansdown Grove Hotel0.3 km
  • Marlborough House0.6 km
  • Royal Park Guest House0.6 km
  • The Bath Priory1.0 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

40 nearby
  • Bath Cider House0.7 km
  • Berdoulat0.4 km
  • GROG.0.4 km
  • Moles Club And Kitchen0.6 km
  • Marlborough Tavern0.2 km
  • + 35 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

108 nearby
  • Always Sunday Townhouse0.8 km
  • Avellinos Italian Deli And Cafe0.8 km
  • Bandook Indian Kitchen0.8 km
  • Bath YMCA0.7 km
  • Beckford Canteen0.6 km
  • + 103 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Co-Operative Wholesale Society Ltd0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's Petrol Station0.9 km
  • Waitrose Ltd1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Dianaa Pizza0.3 km
  • Food Cycle Bath0.7 km
  • Golden Plaice0.8 km
  • Moghul Indian Take Away0.6 km
  • Pizza La Vita1.0 km
  • + 22 more
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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • Eades Greengrocers0.2 km
  • Hawes Whiston And Co Chemist0.1 km
  • St James Store (Newsagent And Off Licence)0.2 km
  • Phase One0.7 km
  • Seasalt Ltd0.9 km
  • + 35 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oldfield Park1.4 km
  • Bath Spa1.5 km
  • Freshford7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Park Place0.1 km
  • Park Place0.1 km
  • Marlborough Buildings0.1 km
  • Marlborough Buildings0.2 km
  • Northampton Street0.2 km