James Street West is in Bath and in Bath And North East Somerset district. BA1 2BT 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 James Street West, Bath, BA1 2BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA1 2BU, BA1 2BN, BA1 2BL, BA1 2BJ, BA1 2AT, BA1 2BH, BA1 2AU, BA1 2BP, BA1 1HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA1 2BT has a female population much higher than UK average, with 62.8% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 62.8% | 10.4% | 51.0% | 11.8% |
| Male | 47.6% | 37.2% | -10.4% | 49.0% | -11.8% |
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 2BT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 90.3% 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% | 90.3% | 31.3% | 37.9% | 52.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.1% | 5.7% | -19.4% | 44.2% | -38.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 2.8% | -7.5% | 9.1% | -6.3% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 0.6% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 (90.3%) 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 | 54.2% | 56.1% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 34.2% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 9% | 7% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 4.2% | 0.2% | -4.0% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 2BT this area, 1.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.7% | 1.6% | -7.1% | 18.2% | -16.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 1.6% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -8.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 4.7% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 51.9% | 37.5% | 16.9% | 35.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.8% | 35.9% | -14.9% | 33.8% | 2.1% |
| Other | 8.7% | 3.1% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 7.5% | 12.8% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 12.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 84.9% | 69.8% | -15.1% | 81.4% | -11.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 62.3% 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 | 72.2% | 62.3% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -20.9% |
| European Union | 11.8% | 8.5% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.8% | 22.2% | 11.4% | 5.6% | 16.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.8% | 62.2% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| 10+ Years | 8% | 6.3% | -1.7% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.9% | 3.6% | -6.3% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 21.9% | 15.3% | 1.9% | 20.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.3% | 76.7% | -9.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 9.7% | 0.3% | 9.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 19.1% | 46.2% | -27.1% |
| Buddhist | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 19.4% | 6.0% | 13.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around James Street West was 185.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.7% lower than the Kingsmead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
James Street West has the 7th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Kingsmead and the 59th highest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 49.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16A James Street West, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2019-02-18 | £379,502 |
| 17A James Street West, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £205,000 | 2019-01-11 | £244,266 |
| 27 James Street West, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2018-04-30 | £1,115,558 |
| 26 James Street West, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2018-03-02 | £648,835 |
| 28 James Street West, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £887,500 | 2017-08-04 | £1,205,617 |
BA1 2BT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 2BT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 375 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 113 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 686 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Park Infant School Dorset Close , BA2 3RF | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School Oldfield Lane , BA2 3NR | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widcombe Infant School Archway Street , BA2 4JG | 4out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widcombe CofE Junior School Pulteney Road , BA2 4JG | 4out of 4 | 1,374 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 | 823 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE | 1out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE School Bay Tree Road , BA1 6ND | - not rated | 2,384 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield School Kelston Road , BA1 9AB | 4out of 4 | 2,991 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gregory's Catholic College Combe Hay Lane , Odd Down BA2 8PA | 4out of 4 | 3,642 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 | 604 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 | 439 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Preparatory School College Road , Lansdown BA1 5SD | - not rated | 1,564 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal High School GDST Royal High School Bath GDST , Lansdown Road BA1 5SZ | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Paragon School, Junior School of Prior Park College Lyncombe House , Lyncombe Vale BA2 4LT | - not rated | 1,881 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood School Lansdown Road , BA1 5RG | - not rated | 1,954 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muw Shed | 7C Green Park Station, Green Park Road | 98 yd | |
| Green Park Express | Green Park Express South Platform Green Park Station, Green Park Road | 106 yd | |
| Lighthouse Café | Elim Pentecostal Church, Charlotte Street | 144 yd | |
| The Scallop Shell | 20 - 22 Monmouth Place, City Centre | 148 yd | |
| Colonna And Small's | 6 Chapel Row, City Centre | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Inn | New Inn, 23 - 24 Monmouth Place | 148 yd | |
| The Griffin | Griffin Inn, Monmouth Street | 232 yd | |
| Bath Brew House | The Bath Brew House, 14 James Street West | 269 yd | |
| King Of Wessex | Unit 1 Wetherspoons King Of Wessex Kingsmead Leisure Complex, 5 - 10 James Street West | 269 yd | |
| The Trinity Pub | The Trinity Inn, 49 James Street West | 341 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Jackets | Green Park Station, Green Park Road | 106 yd | |
| PanCrepes Ltd | Green Park Station, Green Park Road | 106 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsbury's Supermarkets Limited, Green Park Station | 157 yd | |
| The Fat Pizza/The Fat Burger & Desserts | 28 Charles Street, City Centre | 171 yd | |
| Mr D's Takeaway | 8 St George's Place, Kingsmead | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Limited Green Park Station, Green Park Road | 158 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 43 Monmouth Street | 357 yd | |
| Smile Oriental Mart | 40 Monmouth Street, City Centre | 357 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Petrol Station | Sainsburys Petrol Station, Pines Way | 359 yd | |
| Perfecto | Unit 2, Westpoint | 389 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (Bath) KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX JAMES STREET WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 286 yd |
| Excel Tennis Centre ROYAL VICTORIA PARK PAVILION ROYAL VICTORIA PARK PAVILION ROYAL AVENUE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 360 yd |
| The Studio (Ladies Health & Fitness) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Trim Street | health and fitness suite | 445 yd |
| City Of Bath College Fitness Academy AVON STREET | health and fitness suite | 488 yd |
| The Gainsborough Bath Spa GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL BEAU STREET | health and fitness suite | 562 yd |
| Phase One 7-9 7-9 COMFORTABLE PLACE | health and fitness suite | 577 yd |
| The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa ROYAL CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 618 yd |
| Ymca (Bath Group) INTERNATIONAL HOUSE INTERNATIONAL HOUSE BROAD STREET PLACE | health and fitness suite | 656 yd |
| Hilton Hotel Bath City WALCOT STREET | health and fitness suite | 686 yd |
| Hayesfield Lower School BROUGHAM HAYES | grass pitches | 708 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 | 93.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 65.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 65.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 65.5% |
| 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 | 6.9% |
| Median download speed | 77.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.