James Street West is in Bath and in Bath And North East Somerset district. BA1 2BX 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 2BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA1 1UX, BA1 2AG, BA1 1XD, BA1 1BQ, BA1 2AQ, BA1 1XA, BA1 2AA, BA1 1HX, BA1 1HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA1 2BX is primarily male, with 55.3% 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 | 52.2% | 44.7% | -7.5% | 51.0% | -6.3% |
| Male | 47.8% | 55.3% | 7.5% | 49.0% | 6.3% |
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 2BX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 77.5% 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 | 74.7% | 77.5% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 39.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 10.2% | 10.4% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -33.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 7.3% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 6% | 3.1% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.1% | 46.5% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 35.4% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 13.3% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 15.8% | 1.8% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 3.9% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 8% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 34.1% | 46% | 11.9% | 16.9% | 29.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 19.9% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 10.7% | 3.9% | -6.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.3% 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 | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 16.5% | 6.8% | -9.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 64.1% | 68.3% | 4.2% | 81.4% | -13.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 68% 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 | 61.3% | 68% | 6.7% | 83.2% | -15.2% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 9.7% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.8% | 15.5% | -9.3% | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61% | 68% | 7.0% | 83.2% | -15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 27.3% | 11.6% | -15.7% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 3.6% | -1.7% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 13.1% | 8.8% | 1.9% | 11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 76.7% | -11.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 26.9% | 46.2% | -19.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 9.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around James Street West was 478.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.8% higher than the Kingsmead average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
James Street West has the 2nd highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Kingsmead and the 14th highest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 195.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 James Street West, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Other, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-11-07 | £444,304 |
| 14 James Street West, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Other, an established residential building | £1,476,546 | 2021-02-24 | £1,645,294 |
| Flat 1 16 James Street West, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2019-08-08 | £328,059 |
| Flat 4 16 James Street West, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £288,000 | 2019-02-18 | £344,784 |
| 1 - 3 James Street West, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Other, an established residential building | £7,650,000 | 2016-12-20 | £9,483,007 |
BA1 2BX 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 2BX 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) | 184 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldfield Park Infant School Dorset Close , BA2 3RF | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church School Northampton Street , Julian Road BA1 2SN | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Widcombe Infant School Archway Street , BA2 4JG | 4out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widcombe CofE Junior School Pulteney Road , BA2 4JG | 4out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School Oldfield Lane , BA2 3NR | 3out of 4 | 1,214 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 | 740 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE | 1out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE School Bay Tree Road , BA1 6ND | - not rated | 2,438 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield School Kelston Road , BA1 9AB | 4out of 4 | 3,261 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gregory's Catholic College Combe Hay Lane , Odd Down BA2 8PA | 4out of 4 | 3,521 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 | 322 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 | 392 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 | 1,610 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Preparatory School College Road , Lansdown BA1 5SD | - not rated | 1,803 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward's School, Bath North Road , Bath BA2 6HU | - not rated | 1,820 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal High School GDST Royal High School Bath GDST , Lansdown Road BA1 5SZ | - not rated | 1,939 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boom Battle Bar Bath | Unit 2, Kingsmead Leisure Complex | 0 yd | |
| Bar + Block Steakhouse At Premier Inn | Premier Inn, 4 James Street West | 14 yd | |
| Nando's Chicken Land Ltd | Unit 4 Nandos, Kingsmead Leisure Complex | 14 yd | |
| Coffee#1 | 1 Rosewell Court, City Centre | 61 yd | |
| Mission Burrito | 4 New Street, City Centre | 102 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Of Wessex | Unit 1 Wetherspoons King Of Wessex Kingsmead Leisure Complex, 5 - 10 James Street West | 14 yd | |
| Bath Brew House | The Bath Brew House, 14 James Street West | 14 yd | |
| The Trinity Pub | The Trinity Inn, 49 James Street West | 85 yd | |
| The Cork | 11 - 12 Westgate Buildings, City Centre | 179 yd | |
| The Other Room | 9 - 10 Seven Dials, Sawclose | 190 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Takeaway | 3 New Street, City Centre | 106 yd | |
| Seafoods Fish Bar | Seafoods Fish Bar, 38 Kingsmead Street | 124 yd | |
| Al Falafel | Al Felafel Takeaway, 3 Monmouth Street | 158 yd | |
| Chai Wallah | 42 Monmouth Street, City Centre | 179 yd | |
| Noodle Bath | 39 Monmouth Street, City Centre | 187 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfecto | Unit 2, Westpoint | 127 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, 4 - 5 Westgate Buildings | 179 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 43 Monmouth Street | 179 yd | |
| Smile Oriental Mart | 40 Monmouth Street, City Centre | 179 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Limited Green Park Station, Green Park Road | 291 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 | 5 yd |
| City Of Bath College Fitness Academy AVON STREET | health and fitness suite | 206 yd |
| The Gainsborough Bath Spa GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL BEAU STREET | health and fitness suite | 296 yd |
| The Studio (Ladies Health & Fitness) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Trim Street | health and fitness suite | 326 yd |
| Excel Tennis Centre ROYAL VICTORIA PARK PAVILION ROYAL VICTORIA PARK PAVILION ROYAL AVENUE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 519 yd |
| Hilton Hotel Bath City WALCOT STREET | health and fitness suite | 613 yd |
| Ymca (Bath Group) INTERNATIONAL HOUSE INTERNATIONAL HOUSE BROAD STREET PLACE | health and fitness suite | 631 yd |
| Bath Rugby (The Recreation Ground) Argyle Street | grass pitches | 759 yd |
| Hayesfield Upper School UPPER OLDFIELD PARK | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 762 yd |
| Space Gym 7B 7B HAYESFIELD PARK | health and fitness suite | 772 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 28.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 28.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 28.6% |
| 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 | 14.3% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.