High Street is in Bath and in Bath And North East Somerset district. BA1 5AQ is located in the Kingsmead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bath. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Street, Bath, BA1 5AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA1 1NA, BA1 5AP, BA1 1LY, BA1 1RS, BA1 5AR, BA1 1RP, BA1 1RE, BA1 1RR, BA1 1RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA1 5AQ is primarily male, with 54.7% of the population 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 | 39.9% | 45.3% | 5.4% | 51.0% | -5.7% |
| Male | 60.1% | 54.7% | -5.4% | 49.0% | 5.7% |
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 5AQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68% 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 | 72% | 68% | -4.0% | 37.9% | 30.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.1% | 20.5% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -23.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 5.3% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 53.4% | 51.4% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 36.9% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 6.9% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 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 5AQ 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 52.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.7% | 5% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 8.1% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 4.4% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -9.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18% | 26.6% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 9.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.2% | 52.2% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 18.4% |
| Other | 10.7% | 2.2% | -8.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 4.9% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 83% | 81% | -2.0% | 81.4% | -0.4% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 61.5% 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 | 67.4% | 61.5% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -21.7% |
| European Union | 12.3% | 20.3% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 14.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.3% | 10.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 1.2% | -2.3% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.4% | 61.7% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -21.5% |
| 10+ Years | 10.3% | 9.7% | -0.6% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.2% | 7% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 7.9% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 13.7% | 6.1% | 1.9% | 11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 76.7% | -9.3% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 7% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 31.2% | 46.2% | -15.0% |
| Buddhist | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 1614.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1733.1% higher than the Bathwick average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
High Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 90 local areas in Bathwick and the 4th highest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 549.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 9 - 10 High Street, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £123,346 | 2016-09-01 | £153,652 |
| Flat 3 9 - 10 High Street, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2016-02-24 | £359,977 |
| Ground Floor And Basement 9 - 10 High Street, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Other, an established residential building | £20,640 | 2015-08-03 | £28,093 |
| Flat 3 9 - 10 High Street, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2006-06-02 | £287,802 |
BA1 5AQ 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 5AQ 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 | 103 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 79 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 39 |
| Education | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widcombe Infant School Archway Street , BA2 4JG | 4out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widcombe CofE Junior School Pulteney Road , BA2 4JG | 4out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church School Northampton Street , Julian Road BA1 2SN | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Park Infant School Dorset Close , BA2 3RF | 3out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bathwick St Mary Church School Darlington Road , BA2 6NN | 4out of 4 | 1,382 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 | 1,118 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE | 1out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE School Bay Tree Road , BA1 6ND | - not rated | 2,142 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ralph Allen School Claverton Down Road , Combe Down BA2 7AD | 3out of 4 | 3,324 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield School Kelston Road , BA1 9AB | 4out of 4 | 3,574 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath College Avon Street , BA1 1UP | - not rated | 352 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 | 274 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward's School, Bath North Road , Bath BA2 6HU | - not rated | 1,393 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Paragon School, Junior School of Prior Park College Lyncombe House , Lyncombe Vale BA2 4LT | - not rated | 1,594 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal High School GDST Royal High School Bath GDST , Lansdown Road BA1 5SZ | - not rated | 1,831 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Kingswood Preparatory School College Road , Lansdown BA1 5SD | - not rated | 1,840 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edesia | 13 - 14 High Street, City Centre | 14 yd | |
| Sanremo | 15 - 17 High Street, City Centre | 22 yd | |
| Bill's Restaurant | Bills Restaurant, 7 - 8 Cheap Street | 36 yd | |
| Rosa's Thai Bath | Rosa's Thai, 4 Cheap Street | 36 yd | |
| Crosstown Dough Ltd | 15 Cheap Street, City Centre | 39 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Bar One | All Bar One, 11 - 12 High Street | 1 yd | |
| Coeur De Lion Public House | Coeur De Lion, 17 Northumberland Place | 68 yd | |
| The Westgate | The West Gate, 38 Westgate Street | 126 yd | |
| The Ale House | Ale House, 1 York Street | 129 yd | |
| The Architect | Orange Grove, City Centre | 136 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cornish Bakery | 7 Abbey Church Yard, City Centre | 54 yd | |
| La Baguette | La Baguette, 3 Stall Street | 80 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, 2 Stall Street | 85 yd | |
| David Thayers Ice Cream Shop | David Thayers Ice Cream Shop, 8 York Street | 129 yd | |
| Chatime | 29 Westgate Street, City Centre | 168 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | Waitrose Limited, The Podium | 175 yd | |
| Tesco Bath Express | Tesco Express, 13 Stall Street | 200 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, 16 - 18 Stall Street | 227 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 43 Monmouth Street | 265 yd | |
| Smile Oriental Mart | 40 Monmouth Street, City Centre | 265 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Studio (Ladies Health & Fitness) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Trim Street | health and fitness suite | 187 yd |
| The Gainsborough Bath Spa GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL BEAU STREET | health and fitness suite | 249 yd |
| Hilton Hotel Bath City WALCOT STREET | health and fitness suite | 293 yd |
| Bath Rugby (The Recreation Ground) Argyle Street | grass pitches | 345 yd |
| City Of Bath College Fitness Academy AVON STREET | health and fitness suite | 360 yd |
| Ymca (Bath Group) INTERNATIONAL HOUSE INTERNATIONAL HOUSE BROAD STREET PLACE | health and fitness suite | 378 yd |
| Bath Sports & Leisure Centre North Parade Road | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 393 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Bath) KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX JAMES STREET WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 429 yd |
| Bath Recreation Ground PULTENEY MEWS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 500 yd |
| Bath Cricket Club NORTH PARADE BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 560 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 | 63.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 63.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 63.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 63.6% |
| 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 | 36.4% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.