BA1 3RF is a sought-after residential area on Penn Lea Road, 0.4km from Yomede Park in Bath. Administratively it sits within Newbridge ward and the Bath constituency.
Within the BA1 district, this postcode is characterised by a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.3M. 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 3RF are sourced from Output Area E00072882 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENN LEA ROAD, BA1 3RF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENN LEA ROAD, BA1 3RF.
304
48
£ 51,900 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA1 3RF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BA1 3RF — age 48, 48% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA1 3RF. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 1,170,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,154,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BA1 3RF is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Newbridge Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Oldfield School
St Michaels Junior Church School
Weston All Saints CofE Primary School
Twerton Infant School
Oldfield Park Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Bathen House0.2 km
- The Bath Priory0.9 km
- Ashley Villa0.6 km
- The Old Red House0.8 km
- My Hotel Ryugu0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- New Crown Inn0.7 km
- Full Moon Public House1.0 km
- The Locksbrook Inn0.8 km
- The Old Crown0.7 km
- Boathouse0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Bartlett Mitchell Ltd0.7 km
- Rooted Vegetarian Cafe0.7 km
- Weston Methodist0.4 km
- Mai Thai0.7 km
- 8E Chelsea Road0.7 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Basil Bakery0.8 km
- Newbridge Store0.6 km
- Bath Marina & Caravan Park0.8 km
- Parsons Bakery0.6 km
- Spar0.6 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Pizzarella0.6 km
- The Masala Kitchen0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldfield Park1.5 km
- Bath Spa3.0 km
- Keynsham7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Manor Park0.1 km
- Manor Park0.1 km
- Penn Lea Court0.1 km
- Penn Lea Road0.2 km
- Penn Lea Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA13RF · Data under Open Government Licence