Old King Street is in Bath and in Bath And North East Somerset district. BA1 2JW 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 Old King Street, Bath, BA1 2JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA1 2JL, BA1 1DD, BA1 2JQ, BA1 2JR, BA1 2NT, BA1 1DE, BA1 2JS, BA1 2HY, BA1 1DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA1 2JW, 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 2JW, 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 2JW 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 Old King Street was 288.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 192.1% higher than the Bathwick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old King Street has the 13th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bathwick and the 33rd highest crime rate of 591 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 -59.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Old King Street, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Other, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2019-08-08 | £1,305,588 |
| 5 Old King Street, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2004-09-24 | £322,823 |
| 4 Old King Street, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2004-01-27 | £1,035,325 |
| 4 Old King Street, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2002-01-31 | £957,993 |
| 4 Old King Street, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £61,000 | 1996-12-20 | £418,812 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Old King Street, Bath, BA1 2JW has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 1 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Old King Street, Bath, BA1 2JW has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 1 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
BA1 2JW 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 2JW 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 | 287 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Northampton Street , Julian Road BA1 2SN | - not rated | 635 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church School Northampton Street , Julian Road BA1 2SN | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Widcombe Infant School Archway Street , BA2 4JG | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widcombe Infant School Archway Street , BA2 4JG | 3out of 4 | 1,012 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 | - not rated | 1,148 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hayesfield Girls School Upper Oldfield Park , BA2 3LA | 3out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE | 3out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Alexandra Park , BA2 4RE | - not rated | 1,414 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE | - not rated | 1,414 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 | 497 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 | 58 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdown Tuition Centre Julian Road , BA1 2RH | - not rated | 499 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bath High School Lansdown Road , Hope House BA1 5ES | - not rated | 857 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Lime Grove Special School Lime Grove Gardens , Off Pulteney Road BA2 4HE | - not rated | 984 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Norland Nursery Training College York Place , BA1 6AE | - not rated | 1,261 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hall & Woodhouse | Hall And Woodhouse, 1 Old King Street | 2 yd | |
| Thirsty Meeples | 39 Gay Street, City Centre | 51 yd | |
| Banana Tree Bath / Mimi's / What's Your Katsu | Banana Tree Bath, 15 Milsom Street | 58 yd | |
| Miller & Carter Steakhouse | Miller & Carter, 23 Milsom Street | 59 yd | |
| La Terra | 2 John Street, City Centre | 73 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Salamander | Salamander, 3 John Street | 63 yd | |
| The Raven | 7 Queen Street, Bath | 95 yd | |
| Moles Club And Kitchen | Moles Club, 14 George Street | 128 yd | |
| The Canary Gin Bar | 2 - 3 Queen Street, Bath | 145 yd | |
| Zero Zero | 1 York Buildings, George Street | 165 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milk Bun Deli | 5 Queen Street, City Centre | 109 yd | |
| Suave Owl | 33 Milsom Street, City Centre | 110 yd | |
| Schwartz Bros | 4 Sawclose, City Centre | 206 yd | |
| Taka Taka | 34 Broad Street, City Centre | 214 yd | |
| Noodle Bath | 39 Monmouth Street, City Centre | 220 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 43 Monmouth Street | 261 yd | |
| Smile Oriental Mart | 40 Monmouth Street, City Centre | 261 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Waitrose Limited, The Podium | 303 yd | |
| Perfecto | Unit 2, Westpoint | 381 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, 4 - 5 Westgate Buildings | 396 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Studio (Ladies Health & Fitness) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Trim Street | health and fitness suite | 165 yd |
| Ymca (Bath Group) INTERNATIONAL HOUSE INTERNATIONAL HOUSE BROAD STREET PLACE | health and fitness suite | 248 yd |
| Excel Tennis Centre ROYAL VICTORIA PARK PAVILION ROYAL VICTORIA PARK PAVILION ROYAL AVENUE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 258 yd |
| Hilton Hotel Bath City WALCOT STREET | health and fitness suite | 281 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Bath) KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX JAMES STREET WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 410 yd |
| The Gainsborough Bath Spa GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL BEAU STREET | health and fitness suite | 467 yd |
| City Of Bath College Fitness Academy AVON STREET | health and fitness suite | 499 yd |
| The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa ROYAL CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 599 yd |
| Bath Rugby (The Recreation Ground) Argyle Street | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Bath Sports & Leisure Centre North Parade Road | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 692 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises with Next Generation Access (NGA) | 83.3% |
| 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 | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive decent broadband from fixed or FWA | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises able to receive decent broadband from FWA | 0.0% |
Broadband coverage statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2026 dataset. Broadband performance statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2023 postcode-level performance data.