Dorchester Street is in Bath and in Bath And North East Somerset district. BA1 1SS 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 Dorchester Street, Bath, BA1 1SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA1 1JH, BA1 1AR, BA1 1PQ, BA1 1TP, BA1 1JW, BA1 1AU, BA1 1AQ, BA1 1TR, BA1 1JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA1 1SS 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 1SS, 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 1SS 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 Dorchester 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.
Dorchester 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.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiosk 7 Dorchester Street, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Other, an established residential building | £38,000 | 2023-06-22 | £38,226 |
| Flat 2 10 Dorchester Street, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2015-09-17 | £260,171 |
| Flat 1 10 Dorchester Street, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2009-07-31 | £155,468 |
| Flat 3 10 Dorchester Street, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2007-11-23 | £257,547 |
| Flat 3 10 Dorchester Street, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £124,950 | 2005-10-03 | £208,387 |
BA1 1SS 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 1SS 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 | 498 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widcombe CofE Junior School Pulteney Road , BA2 4JG | 4out of 4 | 555 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church School Northampton Street , Julian Road BA1 2SN | 3out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Park Infant School Dorset Close , BA2 3RF | 3out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School Oldfield Lane , BA2 3NR | 3out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 774 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hayesfield Girls School Upper Oldfield Park , BA2 3LA | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE School Bay Tree Road , BA1 6ND | - not rated | 2,551 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ralph Allen School Claverton Down Road , Combe Down BA2 7AD | 3out of 4 | 2,954 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gregory's Catholic College Combe Hay Lane , Odd Down BA2 8PA | 4out of 4 | 3,436 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 | 265 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 | 710 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 | 1,128 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward's School, Bath North Road , Bath BA2 6HU | - not rated | 1,543 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prior Park College Ralph Allen Drive , Bath BA2 5AH | - not rated | 2,122 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bath Claverton Down , BA2 7AY | - not rated | 2,205 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koffee Time | 7 Dorchester Street, City Centre | 12 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 6 Dorchester Street, Bath | 15 yd | |
| Giraffe | 8 Dorchester Street, Bath | 15 yd | |
| Chilli Family Noodles | Bus Terminal, 1 Dorchester Street | 15 yd | |
| BrewDog | Brewdog, 20 St Lawrence Street | 46 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Be At One | Be At One Limited, 11 Brunel Square | 77 yd | |
| Ludo Sports Bar And Kitchen | 9 Brunel Square, Bath | 83 yd | |
| Juno Bath Limited | 4 Philip Street, City Centre | 95 yd | |
| The Second Bridge Nightclub | 10 Manvers Street, Bath | 122 yd | |
| The Earl Of Manvers | 8 - 9 Manvers Street, Bath | 142 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mokoko Coffee (Southgate Outdoor Bar) | Street Record, Southgate Place | 93 yd | |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) | 16 Lower Borough Walls, City Centre | 258 yd | |
| Manhattan | Manhattan Burger Bar, 23 Claverton Buildings | 318 yd | |
| David Thayers Ice Cream Shop | David Thayers Ice Cream Shop, 8 York Street | 360 yd | |
| Ruposhi | Ruposhi Indian Takeaway, 3 Sussex Place | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 2 - 4 Dorchester Street | 15 yd | |
| Morrison's Market Kitchen | Morrison's, 11 Southgate Street | 97 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, 16 - 18 Stall Street | 244 yd | |
| Tesco Bath Express | Tesco Express, 13 Stall Street | 281 yd | |
| High Street Store Widcombe | 12 - 13 Claverton Buildings, Widcombe | 318 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gainsborough Bath Spa GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL BEAU STREET | health and fitness suite | 317 yd |
| City Of Bath College Fitness Academy AVON STREET | health and fitness suite | 383 yd |
| Bath Cricket Club NORTH PARADE BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 478 yd |
| Bath Sports & Leisure Centre North Parade Road | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 507 yd |
| Bath Rugby (The Recreation Ground) Argyle Street | grass pitches | 513 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Bath) KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX JAMES STREET WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 584 yd |
| The Studio (Ladies Health & Fitness) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Trim Street | health and fitness suite | 601 yd |
| Beechen Cliff School KIPLING AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 725 yd |
| Hilton Hotel Bath City WALCOT STREET | health and fitness suite | 752 yd |
| Bath Recreation Ground PULTENEY MEWS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 766 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 | 41.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 58.3% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.