Henry Street is in Bath and in Bath And North East Somerset district. BA1 1JS 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 Henry Street, Bath, BA1 1JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA1 1AU, BA1 1JT, BA1 1JZ, BA1 1JU, BA1 1JQ, BA1 1JX, BA1 1QB, BA1 1NW, BA1 1NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA1 1JS is primarily male, with 54.6% 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 | 47.7% | 45.4% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -5.6% |
| Male | 52.3% | 54.6% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 5.6% |
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 1JS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.4% 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 | 68.6% | 72.4% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 34.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.4% | 17.6% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -26.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 5.4% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (87.5%) 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% | 55% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 32.5% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 8.1% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 1JS this area, 3.7% 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 57.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.8% | 3.7% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 7.3% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.6% | 24.8% | 2.2% | 16.9% | 7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 42% | 57.6% | 15.6% | 33.8% | 23.8% |
| Other | 13.4% | 3.5% | -9.9% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 7% | 6.5% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 5.8% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 78.8% | 74.7% | -4.1% | 81.4% | -6.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 58.6% 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 | 60.9% | 58.6% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| European Union | 18.9% | 17.1% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 11.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.6% | 12.1% | -2.5% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.3% | 58.8% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -24.4% |
| 10+ Years | 15.2% | 12% | -3.2% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.6% | 7.2% | -6.4% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 10% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 12% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.2% | 76.7% | -15.5% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.4% | 0.3% | 5.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 28.4% | 46.2% | -17.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Henry Street was 1681.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1809.5% higher than the Bathwick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Henry Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 90 local areas in Bathwick and the 3rd highest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 832.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.7%.

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.
BA1 1JS 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 1JS 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 | 139 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 114 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 25 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Other | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 47 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widcombe Infant School Archway Street , BA2 4JG | 4out of 4 | 546 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widcombe CofE Junior School Pulteney Road , BA2 4JG | 4out of 4 | 590 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church School Northampton Street , Julian Road BA1 2SN | 3out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Park Infant School Dorset Close , BA2 3RF | 3out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bathwick St Mary Church School Darlington Road , BA2 6NN | 4out of 4 | 1,497 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE | 1out of 4 | 948 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hayesfield Girls School Upper Oldfield Park , BA2 3LA | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE School Bay Tree Road , BA1 6ND | - not rated | 2,382 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ralph Allen School Claverton Down Road , Combe Down BA2 7AD | 3out of 4 | 3,059 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gregory's Catholic College Combe Hay Lane , Odd Down BA2 8PA | 4out of 4 | 3,592 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 240 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 | 560 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Paragon School, Junior School of Prior Park College Lyncombe House , Lyncombe Vale BA2 4LT | - not rated | 1,295 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward's School, Bath North Road , Bath BA2 6HU | - not rated | 1,435 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal High School GDST Royal High School Bath GDST , Lansdown Road BA1 5SZ | - not rated | 2,130 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Kingswood Preparatory School College Road , Lansdown BA1 5SD | - not rated | 2,136 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yak Yeti Yak | 12 Pierrepont Street, City Centre | 99 yd | |
| Staff Restaurant At Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, 16 - 18 Stall Street | 101 yd | |
| Second Floor Cafe At Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, 16 - 18 Stall Street | 101 yd | |
| The Bath Bun | 2 Abbey Green, City Centre | 103 yd | |
| Bath Tapas Revolution | 20A St Lawrence Street, City Centre | 117 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juno Bath Limited | 4 Philip Street, City Centre | 86 yd | |
| The Earl Of Manvers | 8 - 9 Manvers Street, Bath | 86 yd | |
| Crystal Palace | 10 - 11 Abbey Green, City Centre | 103 yd | |
| The Second Bridge Nightclub | 10 Manvers Street, Bath | 108 yd | |
| The Hideout | 1 Lilliput Court, City Centre | 129 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mokoko Coffee (Southgate Outdoor Bar) | Street Record, Southgate Place | 99 yd | |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) | 16 Lower Borough Walls, City Centre | 158 yd | |
| David Thayers Ice Cream Shop | David Thayers Ice Cream Shop, 8 York Street | 187 yd | |
| The Cornish Bakery | 7 Abbey Church Yard, City Centre | 270 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, 2 Stall Street | 273 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, 16 - 18 Stall Street | 101 yd | |
| Tesco Bath Express | Tesco Express, 13 Stall Street | 145 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 2 - 4 Dorchester Street | 161 yd | |
| Morrison's Market Kitchen | Morrison's, 11 Southgate Street | 162 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, 4 - 5 Westgate Buildings | 346 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gainsborough Bath Spa GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL BEAU STREET | health and fitness suite | 226 yd |
| City Of Bath College Fitness Academy AVON STREET | health and fitness suite | 340 yd |
| Bath Rugby (The Recreation Ground) Argyle Street | grass pitches | 367 yd |
| Bath Sports & Leisure Centre North Parade Road | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 375 yd |
| Bath Cricket Club NORTH PARADE BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 416 yd |
| The Studio (Ladies Health & Fitness) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Trim Street | health and fitness suite | 455 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Bath) KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX JAMES STREET WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 521 yd |
| Hilton Hotel Bath City WALCOT STREET | health and fitness suite | 579 yd |
| Bath Recreation Ground PULTENEY MEWS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 613 yd |
| Ymca (Bath Group) INTERNATIONAL HOUSE INTERNATIONAL HOUSE BROAD STREET PLACE | health and fitness suite | 675 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.