Postcode Analysis Bath and North East Somerset, South West

LYME GARDENS, BA1 3LW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYME GARDENS, BA1 3LW.

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Population

378

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BA1 3LW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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10/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BA1 3LW's low deprivation rank, 79% ownership, and £510k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 1.9% year-on-year.

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

BA1 3LW is a sought-after residential area on Lyme Gardens, 0.2km from Rudmore Park in Bath. Administratively it sits within Newbridge ward and the Bath constituency.

For serious buyers, BA1 3LW is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £510k, down 1.9% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for BA1 3LW are sourced from Output Area E00072885 (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 3LW. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.4%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 469,975

10 sales · Mean £ 475,645

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

BA1 3LW has low crime rates — 20 incidents 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 offences50
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft9
Other crime4

school Local Schools

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Newbridge Primary School

Good411 pupils0.1 km
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St Michaels Junior Church School

Good146 pupils0.8 km
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Twerton Infant School

Good180 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good182 pupils1.0 km
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Oldfield School

Good1259 pupils1.1 km
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Oldfield Park Infant School

Good160 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Bathen House0.2 km
  • My Hotel Ryugu0.7 km
  • Ashley Villa0.4 km
  • The Old Red House0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • New Crown Inn0.6 km
  • Boathouse1.0 km
  • Full Moon Public House0.6 km
  • The Locksbrook Inn0.4 km
  • Centurion Inn0.9 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Bartlett Mitchell Ltd0.4 km
  • Rooted Vegetarian Cafe0.6 km
  • Weston Methodist0.4 km
  • Oasis Cafe0.7 km
  • Atrium Cafe0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.7 km
  • Twerton Local0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Penn Hill Produce0.9 km
  • Creative Twerton0.7 km
  • Southside Food Co-Operative0.7 km
  • Bath Marina & Caravan Park0.8 km
  • Parsons Bakery0.5 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • The Magic Wok0.7 km
  • What's Cooking?0.8 km
  • Pizzarella0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oldfield Park1.3 km
  • Bath Spa2.9 km
  • Keynsham7.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Rudmore Park0.1 km
  • Charmouth Road0.1 km
  • Rudmore Park0.2 km
  • Charmouth Road0.2 km
  • Penn Lea Road0.2 km