BA1 8HD is a well-regarded residential area located 1.2km from St Catherine in South Gloucestershire. Administratively it sits within Boyd Valley ward and the Thornbury and Yate constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA1, BA1 8HD offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 73% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
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 8HD are sourced from Output Area E00075127 (shared with 45 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BA1 8HD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA1 8HD.
287
45
£ 51,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BA1 8HD combines high owner-occupation (73%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA1 8HD. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bath Spa7.1 km
- Oldfield Park7.6 km
- Freshford11.0 km
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Postcode Profile: BA18HD · Data under Open Government Licence