Montrose Cottages is in Bath and in Bath And North East Somerset district. BA1 4AF is located in the Weston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bath. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Montrose Cottages, Bath, BA1 4AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA1 4AA, BA1 3NS, BA1 4AN, BA1 4AS, BA1 3PF, BA1 4AT, BA1 4AB, BA1 3PB, BA1 3NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BA1 4AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51.9% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48.1% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 4AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.1% 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 | 35.9% | 42.1% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 44% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 5.3% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (93%) 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 | 55.6% | 64.4% | 8.8% | 48.4% | 16.0% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 28.6% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 9% | 4.8% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -7.9% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 4AF this area, 7.9% 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 61%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.2% | 7.9% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 2.2% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 9.2% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 12.4% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 55% | 61% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 27.2% |
| Other | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 5.9% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 93.9% | 85.6% | -8.3% | 81.4% | 4.2% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 69.1% 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 | 88.7% | 69.1% | -19.6% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 16.5% | 12.6% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 8.8% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 69.1% | -19.3% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 9.1% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 8% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 5.1% | 0.9% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 7.2% | 0.9% | 6.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 5.9% | 0.2% | 5.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.2% | 9.7% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Montrose Cottages was 23.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.2% lower than the Weston average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Montrose Cottages has the 5th lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Weston and the 136th lowest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Montrose Cottages, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Other, an established residential building | £577,000 | 2023-12-13 | £582,747 |
| 5 Montrose Cottages, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £812,000 | 2023-03-21 | £867,571 |
| 1 Montrose Cottages, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £462,500 | 2022-01-14 | £518,516 |
| 6 Montrose Cottages, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-01-29 | £511,565 |
| 2 Montrose Cottages, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2020-08-26 | £645,911 |
BA1 4AF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Education | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Penn Hill Road , Weston BA1 4EH | 3out of 4 | 457 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Primary School Charmouth Road , BA1 3LL | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston All Saints CofE Primary School Broadmoor Lane , Weston BA1 4JR | 4out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Park Infant School Dorset Close , BA2 3RF | 3out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church School Northampton Street , Julian Road BA1 2SN | 3out of 4 | 1,724 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,233 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayesfield Girls School Upper Oldfield Park , BA2 3LA | 3out of 4 | 2,375 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE School Bay Tree Road , BA1 6ND | - not rated | 2,941 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE | 1out of 4 | 3,291 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Saint Gregory's Catholic College Combe Hay Lane , Odd Down BA2 8PA | 4out of 4 | 4,761 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 | 2,528 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 | 1,191 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood School Lansdown Road , BA1 5RG | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal High School GDST Royal High School Bath GDST , Lansdown Road BA1 5SZ | - not rated | 1,822 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Bath Academy 27 Queen Square , BA1 2HX | - not rated | 2,187 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward's School, Bath North Road , Bath BA2 6HU | - not rated | 3,484 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herberts Cafe | Drive Through Royal Victoria Park, Lower Weston | 253 yd | |
| Friends Of The RUH | Royal United Hospital Central Wing, Royal United Hospital | 266 yd | |
| Lansdown Restaurant | Central Wing, Royal United Hospital | 323 yd | |
| Atrium Cafe | Central Wing, Royal United Hospital | 323 yd | |
| Oasis Cafe | Sport & Social Club, Royal United Hospital | 323 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Crown | 1 Crown Hill, Upper Weston | 332 yd | |
| New Crown Inn | 21 Newbridge Hill, Newbridge | 879 yd | |
| Weston Ex Servicemans Club | Weston Ex-services Club, Weston Ex-services Association | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lunch Company | 7 Crown Hill, Upper Weston | 332 yd | |
| The Masala Kitchen | Masala Kitchen, 7 High Street | 451 yd | |
| Pizzarella | 15 Chelsea Road, Newbridge | 897 yd | |
| Pizza La Vita | 6 Cork Place, Upper Bristol Road | 987 yd | |
| PinkVelvet X BurgerMoods | 6 Augusta Place, Upper Bristol Road | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 13 - 20 High Street | 451 yd | |
| Spar - Wessex Retail | 6 Chelsea Road, Newbridge | 897 yd | |
| Tesco | Cork Place, Upper Bristol Road | 998 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Garden Secret Spa WESTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 447 yd |
| Lansdown Cricket Club Combe Park | grass pitches | 449 yd |
| Bath Tennis Club PARK LANE | tennis courts | 888 yd |
| Newbridge Primary School CHARMOUTH ROAD | grass pitches | 901 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 | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.