Postcode Analysis Bath and North East Somerset, South West

KENSINGTON PLACE, BA1 6AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENSINGTON PLACE, BA1 6AP.

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Population

262

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 53,600 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BA1 6AP 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.

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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

BA1 6AP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 42% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 23.8% year-on-year.

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

BA1 6AP is a sought-after residential area on Kensington Place, 0.2km from Villa Fields in Bath. Administratively it sits within Walcot ward and the Bath constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BA1 6AP offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £315k, down 23.8% 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 6AP are sourced from Output Area E00073053 (shared with 9 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 6AP. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.9%
Asian / British Asian6.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 272,500

29 sales · Mean £ 299,240

Terraced

£ 615,000

2 sales · Mean £ 615,000

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

Crime around BA1 6AP is moderate at 51 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.

Anti-social behaviour116
Violence and sexual offences79
Shoplifting38
Other theft22
Vehicle crime21

school Local Schools

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Bathwick St Mary Church School

Good221 pupils0.5 km
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St Mark's CofE School

Good258 pupils0.7 km
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St Saviours Infant Church School

Good125 pupils0.7 km
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St Saviours Junior Church School

Good205 pupils0.8 km
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St Stephens Church School

Good349 pupils0.9 km
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St Andrew's Church School

Good211 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • 95 Sydney Place0.9 km
  • Chestnuts House0.7 km
  • Bath Spa Hotel0.8 km
  • No.15 Great Pulteney1.0 km
  • Greenways0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Pulteney Arms0.8 km
  • The Bell Inn (Bath) Ltd0.9 km
  • Larkhall Liberal Club0.6 km
  • The Curfew0.6 km
  • The Rose And Crown0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Always Sunday Townhouse0.6 km
  • Avellinos Italian Deli And Cafe0.6 km
  • Curry Mahal1.0 km
  • Ichiro's0.6 km
  • Rui0.7 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Morrisons Supermarket, Public Cafe And Staff Canteen0.3 km
  • McColls0.7 km
  • Co-Operative0.6 km
  • McColls0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Food Cycle Bath0.7 km
  • Golden Plaice0.6 km
  • Moghul Indian Take Away0.8 km
  • Schwartz Bros Ltd0.9 km
  • Taylor's Boutique Cafe0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Martins Local Store1.0 km
  • Refillable (& Refillable Market Stall)0.6 km
  • Terry And Son0.8 km
  • Goodies Delicatessen0.5 km
  • Larkhall Farm Shop0.6 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bath Spa1.7 km
  • Oldfield Park2.6 km
  • Freshford6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Balustrade0.1 km
  • Morrisons0.1 km
  • Balustrade0.2 km
  • Morrisons0.2 km
  • St Saviour's Terrace0.3 km