Broadmoor Lane is in Bath and in Bath And North East Somerset district. BA1 4LJ is located in the Bathavon North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Somerset. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Broadmoor Lane, Bath, BA1 4LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BA1 4LJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51.5% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.5% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BA1 4LJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.5% | 23.8% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.7% | 62.2% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 18.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 5.2% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 6.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.3%) 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 | 56.6% | 56.8% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 31.5% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 8% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 4LJ this area, 9.2% 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 58.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.4% | 9.2% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 4.3% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 11.7% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 13.1% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.7% | 58.2% | 13.5% | 33.8% | 24.4% |
| Other | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.8% | 98.8% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
In this area, 90.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 90.5% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 90.7% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.2% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 1.2% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broadmoor Lane was 64.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.9% higher than the Bathavon North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broadmoor Lane has the 4th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Bathavon North and the 223rd highest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cottage Broadmoor Lane, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2008-11-07 | £413,684 |
| Redstile Gardens Broadmoor Lane, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £134,400 | 2001-12-19 | £457,309 |
BA1 4LJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 4LJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston All Saints CofE Primary School Broadmoor Lane , Weston BA1 4JR | 4out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Penn Hill Road , Weston BA1 4EH | 3out of 4 | 1,703 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbot Alphege Academy Beckford Drive , Lansdown BA1 9AU | - not rated | 2,421 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Primary School Charmouth Road , BA1 3LL | 3out of 4 | 2,597 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michaels Junior Church School Newton Road , Twerton BA2 1RW | 3out of 4 | 2,983 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,597 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE School Bay Tree Road , BA1 6ND | - not rated | 4,335 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayesfield Girls School Upper Oldfield Park , BA2 3LA | 3out of 4 | 4,496 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE | 1out of 4 | 5,425 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 | 4,644 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 | 2,864 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood School Lansdown Road , BA1 5RG | - not rated | 2,931 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal High School GDST Royal High School Bath GDST , Lansdown Road BA1 5SZ | - not rated | 3,325 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Bath Spa University Newton Park , Newton St Loe BA2 9BN | - not rated | 4,059 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bath Academy 27 Queen Square , BA1 2HX | - not rated | 4,259 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Weston All Saints Primary School BROADMOOR LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 797 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 14.3% |
| Median download speed | 29.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 28.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 37.24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 37.24 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.