The Circus is in Bath and in Bath And North East Somerset district. BA1 2ET 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 The Circus, Bath, BA1 2ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA1 2EX, BA1 2ES, BA1 2QJ, BA1 2QE, BA1 2PG, BA1 2LJ, BA1 2EU, BA1 2PW, BA1 2QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA1 2ET, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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 | 50.5% | 54.2% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 49.5% | 45.8% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 2ET, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.7% 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 | 47.9% | 52.7% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.5% | 30.8% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -13.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 8.8% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 4.4% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 52.4% | 63.7% | 11.3% | 48.4% | 15.3% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 22.9% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -10.7% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 9% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 3% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 2ET this area, 7% 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 62.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.8% | 7% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 4.3% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.2% | 5.4% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 16.8% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.3% | 62.7% | 3.4% | 33.8% | 28.9% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 91.3% | 84.3% | -7.0% | 81.4% | 2.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 72.1% 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 | 74.3% | 72.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 12.9% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 6% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 7.7% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.3% | 72.5% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 10.5% | 8.1% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 6% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 6% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.1% | 5% | -7.1% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 8% | 0.3% | 7.7% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.7% | 37.2% | 14.5% |
| Christian | 35.3% | 46.2% | -10.9% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Circus was 260.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 167.9% higher than the Bathwick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Circus has the 14th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bathwick and the 36th highest crime rate of 592 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 120.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basement Flat 16 The Circus, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,100 | 2025-03-27 | £424,304 |
| 17 The Circus, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £1,475,000 | 2024-05-08 | £1,425,313 |
| East Apartment 18 The Circus, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2021-03-08 | £731,963 |
| Ground Floor Apartment 18 The Circus, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2020-07-01 | £642,961 |
| Ground Floor Apartment 18 The Circus, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2016-11-14 | £698,337 |
BA1 2ET area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 2ET area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 2ET 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 | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Northampton Street , Julian Road BA1 2SN | - not rated | 334 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church School Northampton Street , Julian Road BA1 2SN | 3out of 4 | 334 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Infant School Charlotte Street , BA1 2NE | - not rated | 361 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithin's CofE Infant School Dover Place , BA1 6DX | - not rated | 989 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Richmond Place , Lansdown BA1 5PZ | - not rated | 1,100 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 | - not rated | 1,371 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hayesfield Girls School Upper Oldfield Park , BA2 3LA | 3out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE | 3out of 4 | 1,737 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Alexandra Park , BA2 4RE | - not rated | 1,737 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE | - not rated | 1,737 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 | 815 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansdown Tuition Centre Julian Road , BA1 2RH | - not rated | 212 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bath Academy 27 Queen Square , BA1 2HX | - not rated | 296 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bath High School Lansdown Road , Hope House BA1 5ES | - not rated | 534 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Norland Nursery Training College York Place , BA1 6AE | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Grove Special School Lime Grove Gardens , Off Pulteney Road BA2 4HE | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Circus Restaurant | Circus Restaurant, 34 Brock Street | 119 yd | |
| Woods Restaurant | 9 - 13 Alfred Street, City Centre | 123 yd | |
| Henry's Restaurant Bath | Henrys Restaurant, 4 Saville Row | 131 yd | |
| The Green Bird Cafe | The Green Bird Café, 11 Margaret's Buildings | 155 yd | |
| Boston Tea Party | 8 Alfred Street, City Centre | 167 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Common Room | Dorian Gray Ltd, 2 Saville Row | 131 yd | |
| Berdoulat | Berdoulat Ltd, 8 Margaret's Buildings | 151 yd | |
| The Chequers | 50 Rivers Street, City Centre | 158 yd | |
| The Assembly Inn | Assembly Inn, 17 Alfred Street | 167 yd | |
| GROG. | Grog, 16 Margaret's Buildings | 172 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Diana | 10 Rivers Street Place, City Centre | 168 yd | |
| Suave Owl | 33 Milsom Street, City Centre | 312 yd | |
| Schwartz Bros Ltd | Schwartz Brothers Ltd, 102 Walcot Street | 372 yd | |
| Taka Taka | 34 Broad Street, City Centre | 401 yd | |
| Milk Bun Deli | 5 Queen Street, City Centre | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Wholesale Society Ltd | Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, 4 Burlington Place | 201 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Waitrose Limited, The Podium | 535 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 43 Monmouth Street | 578 yd | |
| Smile Oriental Mart | 40 Monmouth Street, City Centre | 578 yd | |
| Perfecto | Unit 2, Westpoint | 695 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Excel Tennis Centre ROYAL VICTORIA PARK PAVILION ROYAL VICTORIA PARK PAVILION ROYAL AVENUE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 213 yd |
| Ymca (Bath Group) INTERNATIONAL HOUSE INTERNATIONAL HOUSE BROAD STREET PLACE | health and fitness suite | 331 yd |
| The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa ROYAL CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 350 yd |
| Hilton Hotel Bath City WALCOT STREET | health and fitness suite | 439 yd |
| The Studio (Ladies Health & Fitness) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Trim Street | health and fitness suite | 488 yd |
| Bath Approach Golf Course Weston Road | golf | 685 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Bath) KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX JAMES STREET WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 696 yd |
| The Gainsborough Bath Spa GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL BEAU STREET | health and fitness suite | 792 yd |
| City Of Bath College Fitness Academy AVON STREET | health and fitness suite | 817 yd |
| Phase One 7-9 7-9 COMFORTABLE PLACE | health and fitness suite | 821 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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 | 5.6% |
| Median download speed | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.81 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.81 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.92 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.