The Gardens is in Bath and in Bath And North East Somerset district. BA1 2BY is located in the Lansdown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bath. This postcode has been in use since 2017-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Gardens, Bath, BA1 2BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA1 2TF, BA1 2SU, BA1 2SZ, BA1 2TE, BA1 2ST, BA1 2SX, BA1 2UA, BA1 2TZ, BA1 5HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BA1 2BY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents 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 | 51.2% | 48.4% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 48.8% | 51.6% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 2BY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.8% 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 | 36.6% | 45.8% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.4% | 37.7% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 12% | 6.5% | -5.5% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 3.8% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (90.5%) 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 | 53.1% | 60% | 6.9% | 48.4% | 11.6% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 30.5% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 8.4% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 2BY this area, 3.9% 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 65.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.7% | 3.9% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 5% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 8.9% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 12.4% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.1% | 65.6% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 31.8% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 94.4% | 89.1% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 7.7% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 73.6% 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 | 84.5% | 73.6% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -9.6% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 9.7% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 5.4% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 5.4% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 2.5% | -2.7% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84% | 73.6% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 13.7% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 6.5% | -3.4% | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Gardens was 37.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.9% lower than the Bathwick average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Gardens has the 37th lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Bathwick and the 246th lowest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 The Gardens, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £2,025,000 | 2023-01-12 | £2,118,150 |
| 1 The Gardens, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £1,640,000 | 2018-06-27 | £2,155,075 |
| 3 The Gardens, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £1,600,000 | 2018-05-16 | £2,089,388 |
| 4 The Gardens, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £1,600,000 | 2018-02-07 | £2,115,803 |
| 2 The Gardens, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £1,600,000 | 2017-12-15 | £2,196,325 |
BA1 2BY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BA1 2BY 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 2BY 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 354 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephens Church School Richmond Place , Lansdown BA1 5PZ | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Park Infant School Dorset Close , BA2 3RF | 3out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bathwick St Mary Church School Darlington Road , BA2 6NN | 4out of 4 | 1,709 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviours Infant Church School Spring Lane , Larkhall BA1 6NY | 2out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's CofE School Bay Tree Road , BA1 6ND | - not rated | 1,631 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayesfield Girls School Upper Oldfield Park , BA2 3LA | 3out of 4 | 1,816 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE | 1out of 4 | 2,368 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oldfield School Kelston Road , BA1 9AB | 4out of 4 | 2,766 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ralph Allen School Claverton Down Road , Combe Down BA2 7AD | 3out of 4 | 4,483 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 | 1,448 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Preparatory School College Road , Lansdown BA1 5SD | - not rated | 641 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal High School GDST Royal High School Bath GDST , Lansdown Road BA1 5SZ | - not rated | 774 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Bath Academy 27 Queen Square , BA1 2HX | - not rated | 943 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood School Lansdown Road , BA1 5RG | - not rated | 955 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward's School, Bath North Road , Bath BA2 6HU | - not rated | 1,955 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pane E Vino | 5 St James's Street, Lansdown | 270 yd | |
| The Royal Crescent Hotel | Royal Crescent Hotel, 16 Royal Crescent | 392 yd | |
| Museum Of Bath At Work | Museum Of Bath At Work Camden Works, Julian Road | 478 yd | |
| The Cedar Tree Community Cafe | Christ Church, Julian Road | 478 yd | |
| The Green Bird Cafe | The Green Bird Café, 11 Margaret's Buildings | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St James Wine Vaults | 10 St James's Street, Lansdown | 295 yd | |
| Marlborough Tavern | 35 Marlborough Buildings, City Centre | 350 yd | |
| The Chequers | 50 Rivers Street, City Centre | 413 yd | |
| Berdoulat | Berdoulat Ltd, 8 Margaret's Buildings | 472 yd | |
| GROG. | Grog, 16 Margaret's Buildings | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Diana | 10 Rivers Street Place, City Centre | 414 yd | |
| Moghul Indian Take Away | 140 Walcot Street, City Centre | 668 yd | |
| Food Cycle Bath | Nexus Methodist Church, Nelson Place East | 677 yd | |
| Schwartz Bros Ltd | Schwartz Brothers Ltd, 102 Walcot Street | 724 yd | |
| Golden Plaice | 13 Cleveland Place West, Walcot | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Wholesale Society Ltd | Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, 4 Burlington Place | 368 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Waitrose Limited, The Podium | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa ROYAL CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 398 yd |
| Bath Approach Golf Course Weston Road | golf | 433 yd |
| Lansdown Tennis Squash And Croquet Club Northfields | squash courts, tennis courts | 679 yd |
| Excel Tennis Centre ROYAL VICTORIA PARK PAVILION ROYAL VICTORIA PARK PAVILION ROYAL AVENUE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 691 yd |
| St Stephen'S C Of E Primary School RICHMOND PLACE | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Royal High School LANSDOWN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 810 yd |
| Ymca (Bath Group) INTERNATIONAL HOUSE INTERNATIONAL HOUSE BROAD STREET PLACE | health and fitness suite | 864 yd |
| Phase One 7-9 7-9 COMFORTABLE PLACE | health and fitness suite | 911 yd |
| Hilton Hotel Bath City WALCOT STREET | health and fitness suite | 975 yd |
| Kingswood School LANSDOWN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,032 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.