BA1 3RX is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Penn Hill in Bath. Administratively it sits within Newbridge ward and the Bath constituency.
For serious buyers, BA1 3RX is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 68% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 3RX are sourced from Output Area E00072873 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BA1 3RX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA1 3RX.
258
49
£ 51,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA1 3RX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. BA1 3RX's low deprivation rank, 68% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA1 3RX. The average age is 48.7. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA1 3RX has low crime rates — 32 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.
school Local Schools
Oldfield School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Newbridge Primary School
Weston All Saints CofE Primary School
St Michaels Junior Church School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bathen House0.7 km
- My Hotel Ryugu0.2 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Bath Marina & Caravan Park0.6 km
- Penn Hill Produce0.0 km
- Banthon Oriental0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- IL Mercato Di Bath0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Old Crown0.9 km
- Boathouse0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Oasis Cafe0.8 km
- Herberts Cafe1.0 km
- Atrium Cafe0.8 km
- Friends Of The RUH0.8 km
- Lansdown Restaurant0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- The Masala Kitchen0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldfield Park2.1 km
- Bath Spa3.6 km
- Keynsham7.0 km
Bus Stops
- West Lea Road0.2 km
- Oldfield School0.2 km
- West Lea Road0.3 km
- Meadow View Close0.3 km
- Meadow View Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BA13RX · Data under Open Government Licence