Rivers Street is in Bath and in Bath And North East Somerset district. BA1 2QB is located in the Lansdown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bath. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rivers Street, Bath, BA1 2QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA1 2RQ, BA1 2QF, BA1 2RG, BA1 2RF, BA1 2PG, BA1 2RE, BA1 2QE, BA1 2QL, BA1 2QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BA1 2QB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 51.5% | 47.8% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 48.5% | 52.2% | 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 2QB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.5% 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 | 76.3% | 67.5% | -8.8% | 37.9% | 29.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.8% | 14% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -30.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 7.5% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (92.2%) 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 | 54.8% | 61.8% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 13.4% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 30.4% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 5.3% | -5.5% | 12.7% | -7.4% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 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 2QB this area, 2.6% 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 53.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.8% | 2.6% | -10.2% | 18.2% | -15.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.6% | 2.1% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.4% | 4.6% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -8.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 28.8% | 30.8% | 2.0% | 16.9% | 13.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.7% | 53.8% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 20.0% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% 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 | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.2% | 89% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
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 | 79.3% | 69.3% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 17.1% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 11.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 5% | 2.4% | -2.6% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 4.4% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.8% | 69.3% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 9.3% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 7.8% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 7.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 5.9% | 0.9% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.4% | 37.2% | 18.2% |
| Christian | 29.4% | 46.2% | -16.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rivers Street was 1699.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 1829.4% higher than the Bathwick average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Rivers Street has the highest crime rate of 90 local areas in Bathwick and the highest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 169.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 175.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Floor Flat 32 Rivers Street, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-09-15 | £269,420 |
| Flat 5 35 Rivers Street, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-07-20 | £413,183 |
| Flat 2 34 Rivers Street, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2022-04-26 | £610,602 |
| First Floor Flat 32 Rivers Street, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2022-04-07 | £298,555 |
| Second Floor Flat 32 Rivers Street, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-01-07 | £275,486 |
BA1 2QB 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 2QB 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 | 66 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church School Northampton Street , Julian Road BA1 2SN | 3out of 4 | 222 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephens Church School Richmond Place , Lansdown BA1 5PZ | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Park Infant School Dorset Close , BA2 3RF | 3out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bathwick St Mary Church School Darlington Road , BA2 6NN | 4out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widcombe Infant School Archway Street , BA2 4JG | 4out of 4 | 1,460 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE School Bay Tree Road , BA1 6ND | - not rated | 1,672 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE | 1out of 4 | 1,918 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oldfield School Kelston Road , BA1 9AB | 4out of 4 | 3,146 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ralph Allen School Claverton Down Road , Combe Down BA2 7AD | 3out of 4 | 3,975 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 | 996 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 | 477 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal High School GDST Royal High School Bath GDST , Lansdown Road BA1 5SZ | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Kingswood Preparatory School College Road , Lansdown BA1 5SD | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood School Lansdown Road , BA1 5RG | - not rated | 1,411 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward's School, Bath North Road , Bath BA2 6HU | - not rated | 1,557 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museum Of Bath At Work | Museum Of Bath At Work Camden Works, Julian Road | 70 yd | |
| The Cedar Tree Community Cafe | Christ Church, Julian Road | 70 yd | |
| Henry's Restaurant Bath | Henrys Restaurant, 4 Saville Row | 138 yd | |
| Curry Mahal | 31 Belvedere, Lansdown | 154 yd | |
| Woods Restaurant | 9 - 13 Alfred Street, City Centre | 194 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Common Room | Dorian Gray Ltd, 2 Saville Row | 138 yd | |
| The Chequers | 50 Rivers Street, City Centre | 170 yd | |
| The Assembly Inn | Assembly Inn, 17 Alfred Street | 197 yd | |
| Star Inn | 23 Vineyards, Walcot | 197 yd | |
| Berdoulat | Berdoulat Ltd, 8 Margaret's Buildings | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Diana | 10 Rivers Street Place, City Centre | 107 yd | |
| Schwartz Bros Ltd | Schwartz Brothers Ltd, 102 Walcot Street | 277 yd | |
| Moghul Indian Take Away | 140 Walcot Street, City Centre | 317 yd | |
| Suave Owl | 33 Milsom Street, City Centre | 390 yd | |
| Food Cycle Bath | Nexus Methodist Church, Nelson Place East | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Wholesale Society Ltd | Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, 4 Burlington Place | 169 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Waitrose Limited, The Podium | 582 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 43 Monmouth Street | 695 yd | |
| Smile Oriental Mart | 40 Monmouth Street, City Centre | 695 yd | |
| Morrison's Daily | Martin Mccoll, 33 Bathwick Street | 808 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (Bath Group) INTERNATIONAL HOUSE INTERNATIONAL HOUSE BROAD STREET PLACE | health and fitness suite | 356 yd |
| Excel Tennis Centre ROYAL VICTORIA PARK PAVILION ROYAL VICTORIA PARK PAVILION ROYAL AVENUE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 357 yd |
| The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa ROYAL CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 406 yd |
| Hilton Hotel Bath City WALCOT STREET | health and fitness suite | 467 yd |
| The Studio (Ladies Health & Fitness) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Trim Street | health and fitness suite | 587 yd |
| Bath Approach Golf Course Weston Road | golf | 720 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Bath) KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX JAMES STREET WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 827 yd |
| Bath Recreation Ground PULTENEY MEWS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 828 yd |
| The Gainsborough Bath Spa GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL BEAU STREET | health and fitness suite | 894 yd |
| Bath Rugby (The Recreation Ground) Argyle Street | grass pitches | 900 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 | 91.7% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.14 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.