St James'S Square is in Bath and in Bath And North East Somerset district. BA1 2TU 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 St James's Square, Bath, BA1 2TU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA1 2TW, BA1 2TX, BA1 2TP, BA1 2PX, BA1 2TT, BA1 2TR, BA1 2SN, BA1 2TS, BA1 2TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BA1 2TU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 53.5% | 49.4% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 46.5% | 50.6% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 2TU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60% 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 | 51.3% | 60% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 22.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.8% | 29.2% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -15.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 6.3% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 62.1% | 58.7% | -3.4% | 48.4% | 10.3% |
| Good health | 24.6% | 29.4% | 4.8% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 7.1% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 2TU this area, 5% 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 56.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.5% | 5% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 4.2% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 5.4% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 25.2% | 25.5% | 0.3% | 16.9% | 8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.3% | 56.1% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 22.3% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 93% | 88.9% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 74.2% 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 | 84.4% | 74.2% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 6.7% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 5.6% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 4.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 4.8% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.2% | 74.5% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 12.7% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 7.2% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.9% | 4.4% | -6.5% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.2% | 37.2% | 15.0% |
| Christian | 36.7% | 46.2% | -9.5% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St James'S Square was 94.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.3% lower than the Kingsmead average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
St James'S Square has the 10th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Kingsmead and the 138th highest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.6%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 38 St James'S Square, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2025-02-11 | £353,007 |
| 40 St James'S Square, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £1,700,000 | 2022-07-18 | £1,724,733 |
| 40 St James'S Square, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-09-09 | £359,806 |
| 40 St James'S Square, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £1,349,200 | 2020-04-03 | £1,742,300 |
| 38 St James'S Square, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2019-08-09 | £369,812 |
BA1 2TU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BA1 2TU 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 | 64 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,010 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Park Infant School Dorset Close , BA2 3RF | 3out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bathwick St Mary Church School Darlington Road , BA2 6NN | 4out of 4 | 1,788 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widcombe Infant School Archway Street , BA2 4JG | 4out of 4 | 1,833 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 | 1,551 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE School Bay Tree Road , BA1 6ND | - not rated | 1,864 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE | 1out of 4 | 2,153 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oldfield School Kelston Road , BA1 9AB | 4out of 4 | 2,705 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gregory's Catholic College Combe Hay Lane , Odd Down BA2 8PA | 4out of 4 | 4,358 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,246 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 | 773 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Preparatory School College Road , Lansdown BA1 5SD | - not rated | 824 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal High School GDST Royal High School Bath GDST , Lansdown Road BA1 5SZ | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Kingswood School Lansdown Road , BA1 5RG | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward's School, Bath North Road , Bath BA2 6HU | - not rated | 1,993 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pane E Vino | 5 St James's Street, Lansdown | 53 yd | |
| The Royal Crescent Hotel | Royal Crescent Hotel, 16 Royal Crescent | 130 yd | |
| The Green Bird Cafe | The Green Bird Café, 11 Margaret's Buildings | 295 yd | |
| The Circus Restaurant | Circus Restaurant, 34 Brock Street | 349 yd | |
| Museum Of Bath At Work | Museum Of Bath At Work Camden Works, Julian Road | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St James Wine Vaults | 10 St James's Street, Lansdown | 49 yd | |
| Marlborough Tavern | 35 Marlborough Buildings, City Centre | 113 yd | |
| The Chequers | 50 Rivers Street, City Centre | 283 yd | |
| Berdoulat | Berdoulat Ltd, 8 Margaret's Buildings | 288 yd | |
| GROG. | Grog, 16 Margaret's Buildings | 294 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Diana | 10 Rivers Street Place, City Centre | 339 yd | |
| Mr D's Takeaway | 8 St George's Place, Kingsmead | 609 yd | |
| Moghul Indian Take Away | 140 Walcot Street, City Centre | 711 yd | |
| Schwartz Bros Ltd | Schwartz Brothers Ltd, 102 Walcot Street | 715 yd | |
| Suave Owl | 33 Milsom Street, City Centre | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Wholesale Society Ltd | Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, 4 Burlington Place | 276 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Petrol Station | Sainsburys Petrol Station, Pines Way | 883 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Limited Green Park Station, Green Park Road | 890 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 43 Monmouth Street | 925 yd | |
| Smile Oriental Mart | 40 Monmouth Street, City Centre | 925 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa ROYAL CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 136 yd |
| Bath Approach Golf Course Weston Road | golf | 279 yd |
| Excel Tennis Centre ROYAL VICTORIA PARK PAVILION ROYAL VICTORIA PARK PAVILION ROYAL AVENUE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 477 yd |
| Phase One 7-9 7-9 COMFORTABLE PLACE | health and fitness suite | 653 yd |
| Ymca (Bath Group) INTERNATIONAL HOUSE INTERNATIONAL HOUSE BROAD STREET PLACE | health and fitness suite | 759 yd |
| Bath Tennis Club PARK LANE | tennis courts | 865 yd |
| Hilton Hotel Bath City WALCOT STREET | health and fitness suite | 868 yd |
| The Studio (Ladies Health & Fitness) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Trim Street | health and fitness suite | 876 yd |
| Lansdown Tennis Squash And Croquet Club Northfields | squash courts, tennis courts | 951 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Bath) KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX JAMES STREET WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 985 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 158.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 272.36 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 272.36 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 29.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.55 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.