BA1 6LH is a sought-after residential area on Kensington Gardens, 0.0km from Kensington in Bath. Administratively it sits within Walcot ward and the Bath constituency.
For serious buyers, BA1 6LH is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 73% 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £524k, up 3.7% 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 6LH are sourced from Output Area E00073060 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KENSINGTON GARDENS, BA1 6LH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENSINGTON GARDENS, BA1 6LH.
292
38
£ 53,600 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA1 6LH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BA1 6LH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £524k, 73% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 3.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA1 6LH. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 495,000
17 sales · Mean £ 493,835
Flat
£ 425,000
3 sales · Mean £ 399,333
Semi-Detached
£ 430,000
1 sales · Mean £ 430,000
Detached
£ 510,000
1 sales · Mean £ 510,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA1 6LH has low crime rates — 40 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 Mark's CofE School
Bathwick St Mary Church School
St Stephens Church School
St Saviours Infant Church School
St Saviours Junior Church School
St Andrew's Church School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- 95 Sydney Place0.9 km
- Edgar Town House1.0 km
- Henrietta House, A Member Of Radisson Individuals1.0 km
- Lansdown Grove Hotel0.8 km
- Chestnuts House0.7 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Pulteney Arms0.8 km
- Star Inn0.9 km
- The Bell Inn (Bath) Ltd0.8 km
- Larkhall Liberal Club0.7 km
- The Curfew0.5 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Always Sunday Townhouse0.4 km
- Avellinos Italian Deli And Cafe0.4 km
- Curry Mahal0.8 km
- Ichiro's0.5 km
- Museum Of Bath At Work0.9 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Morrisons Supermarket, Public Cafe And Staff Canteen0.2 km
- Co-Operative0.7 km
- McColls0.6 km
- McColls0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Dianaa Pizza1.0 km
- Food Cycle Bath0.6 km
- Golden Plaice0.5 km
- Moghul Indian Take Away0.7 km
- Schwartz Bros Ltd0.8 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Martins Local Store0.8 km
- Refillable (& Refillable Market Stall)0.4 km
- Terry And Son0.6 km
- Goodies Delicatessen0.7 km
- Larkhall Farm Shop0.7 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bath Spa1.7 km
- Oldfield Park2.5 km
- Freshford6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Morrisons0.1 km
- Morrisons0.1 km
- Claremont Road0.2 km
- Snow Hill0.2 km
- Snow Hill0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA16LH · Data under Open Government Licence