Penn Lea Road is in Bath and in Bath And North East Somerset district. BA1 3RF is located in the Newbridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bath. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Penn Lea Road, Bath, BA1 3RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA1 3RE, BA1 3QG, BA1 3RG, BA1 3QF, BA1 3QB, BA1 3QA, BA1 3RJ, BA1 3QQ, BA1 3RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA1 3RF, 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 | 55.9% | 53.1% | -2.8% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 44.1% | 46.9% | 2.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.4% | 26.4% | -7.0% | 37.9% | -11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.7% | 47.3% | 7.6% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 12% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 16.2% | 11.6% | -4.6% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.7% | 57.4% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 21.5% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -12.1% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 17.5% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.1% | 10.9% | -11.2% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 5.4% | 0.9% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.2% | 10.1% | 2.9% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 14.7% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.4% | 55% | 12.6% | 33.8% | 21.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 90.9% | 93.2% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 85.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 85.5% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 6.9% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 2.3% | -2.4% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.6% | 84.6% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 10.1% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 0.3% | -7.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penn Lea Road was 51.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.8% lower than the Newbridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Penn Lea Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Newbridge and the 276th highest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Penn Lea Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,170,000 | 2024-12-18 | £1,222,493 |
| 7 Penn Lea Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2024-08-23 | £1,430,019 |
| 11 Penn Lea Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £892,500 | 2017-04-28 | £1,257,177 |
| 5 Penn Lea Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £955,000 | 2016-04-01 | £1,374,780 |
| 7 Penn Lea Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2014-04-15 | £1,398,514 |
BA1 3RF 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 retired residents living in BA1 3RF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
The percentage of student residents living in BA1 3RF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 89 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Education | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbridge Primary School Charmouth Road , BA1 3LL | 3out of 4 | 484 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Penn Hill Road , Weston BA1 4EH | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michaels Junior Church School Newton Road , Twerton BA2 1RW | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston All Saints CofE Primary School Broadmoor Lane , Weston BA1 4JR | 4out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twerton Infant School Poolemead Road , Twerton BA2 1QR | 3out of 4 | 1,466 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldfield School Kelston Road , BA1 9AB | 4out of 4 | 741 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayesfield Girls School Upper Oldfield Park , BA2 3LA | 3out of 4 | 2,492 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE | 1out of 4 | 3,479 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE School Bay Tree Road , BA1 6ND | - not rated | 3,600 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gregory's Catholic College Combe Hay Lane , Odd Down BA2 8PA | 4out of 4 | 4,530 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 | 2,840 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Preparatory School College Road , Lansdown BA1 5SD | - not rated | 1,855 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood School Lansdown Road , BA1 5RG | - not rated | 2,255 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal High School GDST Royal High School Bath GDST , Lansdown Road BA1 5SZ | - not rated | 2,488 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Bath Academy 27 Queen Square , BA1 2HX | - not rated | 2,597 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bath Spa University Newton Park , Newton St Loe BA2 9BN | - not rated | 3,413 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Cafe | Sport & Social Club, Royal United Hospital | 374 yd | |
| Lansdown Restaurant | Central Wing, Royal United Hospital | 374 yd | |
| Atrium Cafe | Central Wing, Royal United Hospital | 374 yd | |
| Weston Methodist | Weston Methodist Church, Newbridge Hill | 464 yd | |
| Friends Of The RUH | Royal United Hospital Central Wing, Royal United Hospital | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Crown Inn | 21 Newbridge Hill, Newbridge | 737 yd | |
| The Old Crown | 1 Crown Hill, Upper Weston | 781 yd | |
| The Locksbrook Inn | 103 Locksbrook Road, Newbridge | 828 yd | |
| Boathouse | Boathouse Restaurant, Newbridge Road | 1,013 yd | |
| Weston Ex Servicemans Club | Weston Ex-services Club, Weston Ex-services Association | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzarella | 15 Chelsea Road, Newbridge | 705 yd | |
| The Lunch Company | 7 Crown Hill, Upper Weston | 781 yd | |
| The Masala Kitchen | Masala Kitchen, 7 High Street | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar - Wessex Retail | 6 Chelsea Road, Newbridge | 705 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 13 - 20 High Street | 812 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newbridge Primary School CHARMOUTH ROAD | grass pitches | 341 yd |
| Lansdown Cricket Club Combe Park | grass pitches | 369 yd |
| Oldfield School KELSTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 859 yd |
| The Garden Secret Spa WESTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 939 yd |
| Genesis Lifestyle Centre STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 947 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 7.7% |
| Median download speed | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.