BA1 5JZ is a sought-after residential area on St Stephens Road, 0.3km from Beacon Hill in Bath. Administratively it sits within Lansdown ward and the Bath constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA1, BA1 5JZ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 76% 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 38 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 5JZ are sourced from Output Area E00072800 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST STEPHENS ROAD, BA1 5JZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST STEPHENS ROAD, BA1 5JZ.
217
45
£ 54,000 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA1 5JZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. BA1 5JZ's low deprivation rank, 76% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA1 5JZ. The average age is 44.7. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA1 5JZ has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Stephens Church School
St Andrew's Church School
St Mark's CofE School
St Saviours Infant Church School
Bathwick St Mary Church School
St Saviours Junior Church School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Lansdown Grove Hotel0.4 km
- Chestnuts House0.8 km
- Hill House Guest Accomodation0.6 km
- Queensberry Hotel & Olive Tree Restaurant0.8 km
- The Belmont Guest House0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Bath Cider House0.9 km
- Berdoulat0.9 km
- GROG.0.9 km
- Moles Club And Kitchen1.0 km
- Marlborough Tavern0.9 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Always Sunday Townhouse0.3 km
- Avellinos Italian Deli And Cafe0.4 km
- Bath YMCA0.9 km
- Beckford Canteen0.9 km
- Cafe Sion0.8 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Operative Wholesale Society Ltd0.7 km
- Morrisons Supermarket, Public Cafe And Staff Canteen0.5 km
- McColls0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Dianaa Pizza0.7 km
- Food Cycle Bath0.4 km
- Golden Plaice0.4 km
- Moghul Indian Take Away0.6 km
- Schwartz Bros Ltd0.7 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Best One0.9 km
- Harvest Natural Foods1.0 km
- Martins Local Store0.6 km
- Refillable (& Refillable Market Stall)0.4 km
- Terry And Son0.5 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bath Spa1.7 km
- Oldfield Park2.1 km
- Freshford7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Gay's Hill0.1 km
- Gay's Hill0.2 km
- Bennett's Lane0.2 km
- Bennett's Lane0.2 km
- Marshfield Way0.3 km
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