Postcode Analysis Bath and North East Somerset, South West

BA1 9BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA1 9BQ.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

340

cake
Avg Age

46

payments
Avg Income

£ 55,900 /yr

work
Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: BA1 9BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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.

shieldSafety
10/10
family_restroomFamily
9/10
favoriteHealth
2/10
workEmployment
8/10
diversity_3Diversity
4/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
directions_transitTransit
1/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
psychology

Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BA1 9BQ combines high owner-occupation (79%), strong property values (£1.1M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.1M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

home £1,146,000 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA1 9BQ is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from Woolley in Bath and North East Somerset. Administratively it sits within Bathavon North ward and the North East Somerset constituency.

For serious buyers, BA1 9BQ is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 79% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M.

Census 2021 statistics for BA1 9BQ are sourced from Output Area E00072609 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA1 9BQ. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
lightbulb

Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 952,000

3 sales · Mean £ 934,000

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

BA1 9BQ has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

P

Abbot Alphege Academy

Requires Improvement102 pupils0.5 km
P

Swainswick Church School

Good78 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Hare And Hounds Public House0.9 km
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Spar0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oldfield Park3.6 km
  • Bath Spa3.9 km
  • Keynsham8.6 km