Princes Buildings is in Bath and in Bath And North East Somerset district. BA1 2ED 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 Princes Buildings, Bath, BA1 2ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA1 2EB, BA1 5DX, BA1 5DY, BA1 2QZ, BA1 2EE, BA1 5DU, BA1 5LN, BA1 5LS, BA1 2QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA1 2ED, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents 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 | 46.7% | 53.1% | 6.4% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 53.3% | 46.9% | -6.4% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 2ED, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.5% 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 | 64.3% | 66.5% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 28.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.3% | 19.5% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -24.7% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 8.8% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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%) 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 | 58.4% | 56.2% | -2.2% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 30.8% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 8.6% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 2ED this area, 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 55.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.8% | 8% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 7.3% | 0.7% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 6.6% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.4% | 20.4% | 2.0% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.7% | 55.8% | 11.1% | 33.8% | 22.0% |
| Other | 7.4% | 1.5% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93% | 89.3% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 69.3% 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 | 76.7% | 69.3% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| European Union | 12.1% | 14.7% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.9% | 69.5% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 8.9% | 10.6% | 1.7% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 5.5% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 6.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 8.2% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 3.8% | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Turkey | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.7% | 37.2% | 20.5% |
| Christian | 30.6% | 46.2% | -15.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princes Buildings was 279.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 187.9% higher than the Bathwick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Princes Buildings has the 13th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bathwick and the 31st highest crime rate of 592 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 171.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Third Floor Flat 6 Princes Buildings, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-06-20 | £331,250 |
| 6 Princes Buildings, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2022-07-29 | £525,935 |
| First Floor 6 Princes Buildings, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Other, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-03-22 | £248,288 |
| Flat 1 1 Princes Buildings, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2015-06-30 | £456,491 |
| Flat 1 1 Princes Buildings, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £289,000 | 2009-11-06 | £456,467 |
BA1 2ED area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in BA1 2ED 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 | 85 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Infant School Charlotte Street , BA1 2NE | - not rated | 422 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Northampton Street , Julian Road BA1 2SN | - not rated | 568 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church School Northampton Street , Julian Road BA1 2SN | 3out of 4 | 568 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithin's CofE Infant School Dover Place , BA1 6DX | - not rated | 1,005 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widcombe Infant School Archway Street , BA2 4JG | - not rated | 1,077 yd | Community 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 | - not rated | 1,350 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hayesfield Girls School Upper Oldfield Park , BA2 3LA | 3out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE | 3out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Alexandra Park , BA2 4RE | - not rated | 1,578 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE | - not rated | 1,578 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath College Avon Street , BA1 1UP | - not rated | 677 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 | 221 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdown Tuition Centre Julian Road , BA1 2RH | - not rated | 336 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bath High School Lansdown Road , Hope House BA1 5ES | - not rated | 715 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Lime Grove Special School Lime Grove Gardens , Off Pulteney Road BA2 4HE | - not rated | 957 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Norland Nursery Training College York Place , BA1 6AE | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adventure Cafe | 5 Princes Buildings, City Centre | 0 yd | |
| Same Same But Different | Same Same But Different, 7A Princes Buildings | 1 yd | |
| Robun | 4 Princes Buildings, City Centre | 6 yd | |
| Beckford Canteen | 11 - 12 Bartlett Street, City Centre | 31 yd | |
| Flute Seafood Cafe & Bar | 9 Edgar Buildings, City Centre | 35 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zero Zero | 1 York Buildings, George Street | 44 yd | |
| Revolution Bath | Revolution Bar 2 York Buildings, George Street | 44 yd | |
| Mandalyn's | Mandalyn'S, 13 Fountain Buildings | 44 yd | |
| Sub 13 | Basement Sub 13 Wine Bar, 4 Edgar Buildings | 49 yd | |
| Slug And Lettuce | Slug And Lettuce, 5 - 6 Edgar Buildings | 49 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suave Owl | 33 Milsom Street, City Centre | 117 yd | |
| Taka Taka | 34 Broad Street, City Centre | 170 yd | |
| Milk Bun Deli | 5 Queen Street, City Centre | 271 yd | |
| Schwartz Bros Ltd | Schwartz Brothers Ltd, 102 Walcot Street | 301 yd | |
| Pizza Diana | 10 Rivers Street Place, City Centre | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | Waitrose Limited, The Podium | 304 yd | |
| Co-Operative Wholesale Society Ltd | Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, 4 Burlington Place | 420 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 43 Monmouth Street | 451 yd | |
| Smile Oriental Mart | 40 Monmouth Street, City Centre | 451 yd | |
| Perfecto | Unit 2, Westpoint | 570 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (Bath Group) INTERNATIONAL HOUSE INTERNATIONAL HOUSE BROAD STREET PLACE | health and fitness suite | 101 yd |
| Hilton Hotel Bath City WALCOT STREET | health and fitness suite | 204 yd |
| Excel Tennis Centre ROYAL VICTORIA PARK PAVILION ROYAL VICTORIA PARK PAVILION ROYAL AVENUE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 319 yd |
| The Studio (Ladies Health & Fitness) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Trim Street | health and fitness suite | 321 yd |
| The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa ROYAL CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 579 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Bath) KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX JAMES STREET WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 611 yd |
| Bath Recreation Ground PULTENEY MEWS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 617 yd |
| The Gainsborough Bath Spa GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL BEAU STREET | health and fitness suite | 624 yd |
| Bath Rugby (The Recreation Ground) Argyle Street | grass pitches | 638 yd |
| City Of Bath College Fitness Academy AVON STREET | health and fitness suite | 680 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| 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 | 3.8% |
| Median download speed | 89.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 24.3 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.