Monmouth Street is in Bath and in Bath And North East Somerset district. BA1 2AP 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 Monmouth Street, Bath, BA1 2AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA1 1HL, BA1 1HU, BA1 2AH, BA1 2AR, BA1 2AS, BA1 2NH, BA1 2HN, BA1 2AQ, BA1 2HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BA1 2AP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.2% | 51.1% | 6.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 55.8% | 48.9% | -6.9% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 2AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64% 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 | 59.7% | 64% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 26.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.2% | 25.2% | 5.0% | 44.2% | -19.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.2% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 7.6% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 0.4% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 52.1% | 57% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 8.6% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 33.1% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 8% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
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 2AP this area, 2.8% 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 58.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6% | 2.8% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -15.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.7% | 2% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 8.1% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.5% | 22.3% | 0.8% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.5% | 58.7% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 24.9% |
| Other | 7.3% | 3.6% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 83.5% | 84% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 2.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 62.6% 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 | 69.8% | 62.6% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| European Union | 12% | 15.6% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 5.7% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.9% | 7.3% | -2.6% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.2% | 62.6% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| 10+ Years | 9.1% | 10.3% | 1.2% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 6.9% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 10.7% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 8.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.2% | 9.5% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 5% | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.2% | 37.2% | 16.0% |
| Christian | 34.3% | 46.2% | -11.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Monmouth Street was 427.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.5% higher than the Kingsmead average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Monmouth Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Kingsmead and the 19th highest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 118.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 - 28 Monmouth Street, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Other, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-11-04 | £385,877 |
| 29A - 30 Monmouth Street, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Other, an established residential building | £2,800,000 | 2021-06-22 | £3,066,091 |
| 24 Monmouth Street, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Other, an established residential building | £920,000 | 2020-01-22 | £1,117,222 |
| Griffin Inn Monmouth Street, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Other, an established residential building | £767,000 | 2018-09-18 | £892,925 |
| Flat 5 26 Monmouth Street, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2016-06-17 | £337,567 |
BA1 2AP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 2AP 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 | 80 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 49 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 658 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Park Infant School Dorset Close , BA2 3RF | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widcombe Infant School Archway Street , BA2 4JG | 4out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widcombe CofE Junior School Pulteney Road , BA2 4JG | 4out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School Oldfield Lane , BA2 3NR | 3out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 929 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE | 1out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE School Bay Tree Road , BA1 6ND | - not rated | 2,245 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield School Kelston Road , BA1 9AB | 4out of 4 | 3,197 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ralph Allen School Claverton Down Road , Combe Down BA2 7AD | 3out of 4 | 3,651 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 | 460 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 | 222 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Preparatory School College Road , Lansdown BA1 5SD | - not rated | 1,614 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal High School GDST Royal High School Bath GDST , Lansdown Road BA1 5SZ | - not rated | 1,730 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward's School, Bath North Road , Bath BA2 6HU | - not rated | 1,734 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Paragon School, Junior School of Prior Park College Lyncombe House , Lyncombe Vale BA2 4LT | - not rated | 1,785 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonna And Small's | 6 Chapel Row, City Centre | 34 yd | |
| Corkage Chapel Row Ltd | Corkage Chapel Row, 5 Chapel Row | 35 yd | |
| Chapel Row Cafe | David Earle-Brown, 7 Chapel Row | 35 yd | |
| Gourmet CookIn | 32 Monmouth Street, City Centre | 71 yd | |
| Boho Marche | Francis Hotel, 6 - 11 Queen Square | 105 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Griffin | Griffin Inn, Monmouth Street | 2 yd | |
| The New Inn | New Inn, 23 - 24 Monmouth Place | 114 yd | |
| Theatre Royal Bath (Trading) Ltd | Theatre Royal, Sawclose | 120 yd | |
| The Other Room | 9 - 10 Seven Dials, Sawclose | 138 yd | |
| Garricks Head Public House | Garricks Head, 8 St John's Place | 138 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fat Pizza/The Fat Burger & Desserts | 28 Charles Street, City Centre | 62 yd | |
| Noodle Bath | 39 Monmouth Street, City Centre | 84 yd | |
| Seafoods Fish Bar | Seafoods Fish Bar, 38 Kingsmead Street | 135 yd | |
| Snack Bar | 37 Monmouth Street, City Centre | 138 yd | |
| Chai Wallah | 42 Monmouth Street, City Centre | 151 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 43 Monmouth Street | 151 yd | |
| Smile Oriental Mart | 40 Monmouth Street, City Centre | 151 yd | |
| Perfecto | Unit 2, Westpoint | 239 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, 4 - 5 Westgate Buildings | 278 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Limited Green Park Station, Green Park Road | 346 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Studio (Ladies Health & Fitness) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Trim Street | health and fitness suite | 213 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Bath) KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX JAMES STREET WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 215 yd |
| Excel Tennis Centre ROYAL VICTORIA PARK PAVILION ROYAL VICTORIA PARK PAVILION ROYAL AVENUE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 317 yd |
| City Of Bath College Fitness Academy AVON STREET | health and fitness suite | 363 yd |
| The Gainsborough Bath Spa GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL BEAU STREET | health and fitness suite | 388 yd |
| Ymca (Bath Group) INTERNATIONAL HOUSE INTERNATIONAL HOUSE BROAD STREET PLACE | health and fitness suite | 457 yd |
| Hilton Hotel Bath City WALCOT STREET | health and fitness suite | 467 yd |
| The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa ROYAL CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 659 yd |
| Bath Rugby (The Recreation Ground) Argyle Street | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Bath Sports & Leisure Centre North Parade Road | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 778 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 11.1% |
| Median download speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.57 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.57 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.74 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.