Milsom Street is in Bath and in Bath And North East Somerset district. BA1 1DN is located in the Kingsmead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bath. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Milsom Street, Bath, BA1 1DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA1 1DS, BA1 1DY, BA1 1AW, BA1 1DD, BA1 1DA, BA1 1DG, BA1 5LJ, BA1 2JS, BA1 1DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA1 1DN is primarily male, with 54.7% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 39.9% | 45.3% | 5.4% | 51.0% | -5.7% |
| Male | 60.1% | 54.7% | -5.4% | 49.0% | 5.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BA1 1DN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 72% | 68% | -4.0% | 37.9% | 30.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.1% | 20.5% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -23.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 5.3% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.4% | 51.4% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 36.9% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 6.9% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around BA1 1DN this area, 5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.7% | 5% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 8.1% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 4.4% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -9.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18% | 26.6% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 9.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.2% | 52.2% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 18.4% |
| Other | 10.7% | 2.2% | -8.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 4.9% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 83% | 81% | -2.0% | 81.4% | -0.4% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 61.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 61.5% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -21.7% |
| European Union | 12.3% | 20.3% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 14.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.3% | 10.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 1.2% | -2.3% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.4% | 61.7% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -21.5% |
| 10+ Years | 10.3% | 9.7% | -0.6% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.2% | 7% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 7.9% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 13.7% | 6.1% | 1.9% | 11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 76.7% | -9.3% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 7% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 31.2% | 46.2% | -15.0% |
| Buddhist | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Milsom Street was 1614.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1733.1% higher than the Bathwick average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Milsom Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 90 local areas in Bathwick and the 4th highest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 549.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Milsom Street, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2021-09-20 | £824,550 |
| 37 Milsom Street, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Other, an established residential building | £2,050,000 | 2014-09-19 | £2,969,571 |
| 46 Milsom Street, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2006-09-20 | £594,755 |
| 38 Milsom Street, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £900,000 | 1998-06-23 | £5,348,864 |
BA1 1DN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in BA1 1DN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 79 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 39 |
| Education | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church School Northampton Street , Julian Road BA1 2SN | 3out of 4 | 571 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Widcombe Infant School Archway Street , BA2 4JG | 4out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widcombe CofE Junior School Pulteney Road , BA2 4JG | 4out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Park Infant School Dorset Close , BA2 3RF | 3out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephens Church School Richmond Place , Lansdown BA1 5PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,318 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayesfield Girls School Upper Oldfield Park , BA2 3LA | 3out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE | 1out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE School Bay Tree Road , BA1 6ND | - not rated | 1,964 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield School Kelston Road , BA1 9AB | 4out of 4 | 3,362 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ralph Allen School Claverton Down Road , Combe Down BA2 7AD | 3out of 4 | 3,597 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath College Avon Street , BA1 1UP | - not rated | 578 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath Academy 27 Queen Square , BA1 2HX | - not rated | 87 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward's School, Bath North Road , Bath BA2 6HU | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Preparatory School College Road , Lansdown BA1 5SD | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal High School GDST Royal High School Bath GDST , Lansdown Road BA1 5SZ | - not rated | 1,559 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Kingswood School Lansdown Road , BA1 5RG | - not rated | 1,838 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ivy Bath Brasserie | 39 Milsom Street, City Centre | 6 yd | |
| Bosco Pizzeria | 1 Milsom Place, City Centre | 21 yd | |
| Bandook Indian Kitchen | 3 - 7 Milsom Place, City Centre | 35 yd | |
| Cote Brasserie | 27 Milsom Place, City Centre | 42 yd | |
| The Botanist | Octagon Vaults, 28 Milsom Place | 42 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belushi's/St Christopher's Inns | Belushi Bar St Christopher's Inn, 9 Green Street | 81 yd | |
| The Salamander | Salamander, 3 John Street | 92 yd | |
| Old Green Tree Public House | The Old Green Tree, 12 Green Street | 100 yd | |
| Saracens Head | Saracen's Head, 42 Broad Street | 103 yd | |
| Zero Zero | 1 York Buildings, George Street | 107 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suave Owl | 33 Milsom Street, City Centre | 38 yd | |
| Taka Taka | 34 Broad Street, City Centre | 103 yd | |
| Milk Bun Deli | 5 Queen Street, City Centre | 128 yd | |
| Schwartz Bros | 4 Sawclose, City Centre | 229 yd | |
| Noodle Bath | 39 Monmouth Street, City Centre | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | Waitrose Limited, The Podium | 206 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 43 Monmouth Street | 310 yd | |
| Smile Oriental Mart | 40 Monmouth Street, City Centre | 310 yd | |
| Perfecto | Unit 2, Westpoint | 426 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, 4 - 5 Westgate Buildings | 427 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (Bath Group) INTERNATIONAL HOUSE INTERNATIONAL HOUSE BROAD STREET PLACE | health and fitness suite | 154 yd |
| Hilton Hotel Bath City WALCOT STREET | health and fitness suite | 170 yd |
| The Studio (Ladies Health & Fitness) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Trim Street | health and fitness suite | 172 yd |
| Excel Tennis Centre ROYAL VICTORIA PARK PAVILION ROYAL VICTORIA PARK PAVILION ROYAL AVENUE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 344 yd |
| The Gainsborough Bath Spa GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL BEAU STREET | health and fitness suite | 473 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Bath) KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX JAMES STREET WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 482 yd |
| City Of Bath College Fitness Academy AVON STREET | health and fitness suite | 532 yd |
| Bath Rugby (The Recreation Ground) Argyle Street | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| Bath Recreation Ground PULTENEY MEWS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 585 yd |
| Bath Sports & Leisure Centre North Parade Road | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 605 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 23.8% |
| Median download speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 228.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.