Bennett Street is in Bath and in Bath And North East Somerset district. BA1 2QE 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 Bennett Street, Bath, BA1 2QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA1 2PG, BA1 2QJ, BA1 2QL, BA1 2ET, BA1 2EX, BA1 2QB, BA1 2QP, BA1 2RQ, BA1 2QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA1 2QE, 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 2QE, 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 2QE 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 Bennett Street 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.
Bennett Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 The Regina Bennett Street, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-04-16 | £105,573 |
| 21 The Regina Bennett Street, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-02-28 | £435,838 |
| 18 The Regina Bennett Street, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2023-08-07 | £402,176 |
| Garage F The Regina Circus Place, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Other, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2022-04-04 | £61,214 |
| 20 The Regina Bennett Street, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-06-29 | £334,827 |
BA1 2QE 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 2QE 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 2QE 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 | 357 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church School Northampton Street , Julian Road BA1 2SN | 3out of 4 | 357 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Infant School Charlotte Street , BA1 2NE | - not rated | 428 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithin's CofE Infant School Dover Place , BA1 6DX | - not rated | 921 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Richmond Place , Lansdown BA1 5PZ | - not rated | 1,051 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 | 1,434 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hayesfield Girls School Upper Oldfield Park , BA2 3LA | 3out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE School Bay Tree Road , BA1 6ND | - not rated | 1,741 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE School Bay Tree Road , BA1 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,741 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE | 3out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath College Avon Street , BA1 1UP | - not rated | 850 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 | 152 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bath Academy 27 Queen Square , BA1 2HX | - not rated | 335 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bath High School Lansdown Road , Hope House BA1 5ES | - not rated | 506 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Norland Nursery Training College York Place , BA1 6AE | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Grove Special School Lime Grove Gardens , Off Pulteney Road BA2 4HE | - not rated | 1,160 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry's Restaurant Bath | Henrys Restaurant, 4 Saville Row | 84 yd | |
| Woods Restaurant | 9 - 13 Alfred Street, City Centre | 118 yd | |
| Boston Tea Party | 8 Alfred Street, City Centre | 137 yd | |
| Museum Of Bath At Work | Museum Of Bath At Work Camden Works, Julian Road | 154 yd | |
| The Cedar Tree Community Cafe | Christ Church, Julian Road | 154 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Common Room | Dorian Gray Ltd, 2 Saville Row | 84 yd | |
| The Assembly Inn | Assembly Inn, 17 Alfred Street | 137 yd | |
| The Chequers | 50 Rivers Street, City Centre | 177 yd | |
| Mandalyn's | Mandalyn'S, 13 Fountain Buildings | 195 yd | |
| Sub 13 | Basement Sub 13 Wine Bar, 4 Edgar Buildings | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Diana | 10 Rivers Street Place, City Centre | 150 yd | |
| Schwartz Bros Ltd | Schwartz Brothers Ltd, 102 Walcot Street | 303 yd | |
| Suave Owl | 33 Milsom Street, City Centre | 318 yd | |
| Moghul Indian Take Away | 140 Walcot Street, City Centre | 373 yd | |
| Taka Taka | 34 Broad Street, City Centre | 389 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 | 524 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 43 Monmouth Street | 613 yd | |
| Smile Oriental Mart | 40 Monmouth Street, City Centre | 613 yd | |
| Perfecto | Unit 2, Westpoint | 732 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Excel Tennis Centre ROYAL VICTORIA PARK PAVILION ROYAL VICTORIA PARK PAVILION ROYAL AVENUE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 282 yd |
| Ymca (Bath Group) INTERNATIONAL HOUSE INTERNATIONAL HOUSE BROAD STREET PLACE | health and fitness suite | 306 yd |
| The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa ROYAL CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 397 yd |
| Hilton Hotel Bath City WALCOT STREET | health and fitness suite | 417 yd |
| The Studio (Ladies Health & Fitness) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Trim Street | health and fitness suite | 509 yd |
| Bath Approach Golf Course Weston Road | golf | 727 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Bath) KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX JAMES STREET WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 743 yd |
| Bath Recreation Ground PULTENEY MEWS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 803 yd |
| The Gainsborough Bath Spa GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL BEAU STREET | health and fitness suite | 816 yd |
| City Of Bath College Fitness Academy AVON STREET | health and fitness suite | 852 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 | 80.8% |
| 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 | 80.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 230.47 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 230.47 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.9 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.