Chatham Row is in Bath and in Bath district. BA1 5BS is located in the Walcot electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bath. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chatham Row, Bath, BA1 5BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA1 5BG, BA1 5BW, BA1 5BQ, BA1 5LY, BA1 5UG, BA1 5BL, BA1 5NA, BA1 5LX, BA1 5AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BA1 5BS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 52.1% | 49.2% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 47.9% | 50.8% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 5BS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.9% 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 | 56.6% | 51.9% | -4.7% | 37.9% | 14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.8% | 23.8% | 10.0% | 44.2% | -20.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 17.1% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 8.0% |
| Widowed | 12.6% | 2.8% | -9.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 52.1% | 48.7% | -3.4% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 21.9% | 32.5% | 10.6% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 9.9% | -7.9% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 7.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 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 5BS this area, 5.6% 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 59.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.9% | 5.6% | -13.3% | 18.2% | -12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 1.7% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 9.4% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.1% | 15% | -5.1% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.8% | 59.4% | 23.6% | 33.8% | 25.6% |
| Other | 6.3% | 4.4% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% 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 | 3% | 0.5% | -2.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 88.8% | 91.6% | 2.8% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 78% 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 | 79.9% | 78% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 8.4% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 3.1% | -3.4% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 3.7% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.7% | 78% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 5.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 6.8% | -2.7% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Other Europe | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.1% | 37.2% | 19.9% |
| Christian | 33% | 46.2% | -13.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chatham Row was 278.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 216.5% higher than the Bathwick average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Chatham Row has the 12th highest crime rate of 90 local areas in Bathwick and the 30th highest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 103.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Chatham Row, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £1,047,800 | 2025-09-30 | £1,047,800 |
| 11 Chatham Row, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £975,000 | 2025-01-03 | £1,007,757 |
| Flat 2 12 Chatham Row, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2023-11-15 | £523,291 |
| 13A Chatham Row, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £745,000 | 2022-06-16 | £773,853 |
| Flat 2 1 Chatham Row, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-12-17 | £291,379 |
BA1 5BS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 5BS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 5BS 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 | 51 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| 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 | 523 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephens Church School Richmond Place , Lansdown BA1 5PZ | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bathwick St Mary Church School Darlington Road , BA2 6NN | 4out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widcombe Infant School Archway Street , BA2 4JG | 4out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widcombe CofE Junior School Pulteney Road , BA2 4JG | 4out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's CofE School Bay Tree Road , BA1 6ND | - not rated | 1,496 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayesfield Girls School Upper Oldfield Park , BA2 3LA | 3out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE | 1out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oldfield School Kelston Road , BA1 9AB | 4out of 4 | 3,443 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ralph Allen School Claverton Down Road , Combe Down BA2 7AD | 3out of 4 | 3,789 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,024 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 | 551 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal High School GDST Royal High School Bath GDST , Lansdown Road BA1 5SZ | - not rated | 1,189 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward's School, Bath North Road , Bath BA2 6HU | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Preparatory School College Road , Lansdown BA1 5SD | - not rated | 1,347 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood School Lansdown Road , BA1 5RG | - not rated | 1,524 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Honey Cafe In St Swithin's Church | St Swithins Church, The Paragon | 92 yd | |
| St Swithin's Church | St Swithins Church, The Paragon | 92 yd | |
| St John's Court Extra Care Housing Scheme | St John's Court, St John's Road | 119 yd | |
| Thai Basil Restaurant | 90A Walcot Street, City Centre | 162 yd | |
| Hudson Bar And Grill | Hudson Bar And Grill, 14 London Street | 170 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell Inn (Bath) Ltd | The Bell, 103 Walcot Street | 55 yd | |
| Star Inn | 23 Vineyards, Walcot | 131 yd | |
| Kettlesmith's Walcot | 13 London Street, Walcot | 196 yd | |
| Bath Cider House | 7 Bladud Buildings, City Centre | 278 yd | |
| The Common Room | Dorian Gray Ltd, 2 Saville Row | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwartz Bros Ltd | Schwartz Brothers Ltd, 102 Walcot Street | 39 yd | |
| Moghul Indian Take Away | 140 Walcot Street, City Centre | 116 yd | |
| Food Cycle Bath | Nexus Methodist Church, Nelson Place East | 255 yd | |
| Golden Plaice | 13 Cleveland Place West, Walcot | 311 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | Pizza Gogo, 4 Cleveland Place East | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Wholesale Society Ltd | Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, 4 Burlington Place | 465 yd | |
| Morrison's Daily | Martin Mccoll, 33 Bathwick Street | 507 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Waitrose Limited, The Podium | 513 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarket, Public Cafe And Staff Canteen | Morrisons Supermarket, London Road | 697 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 43 Monmouth Street | 779 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (Bath Group) INTERNATIONAL HOUSE INTERNATIONAL HOUSE BROAD STREET PLACE | health and fitness suite | 320 yd |
| Hilton Hotel Bath City WALCOT STREET | health and fitness suite | 390 yd |
| Excel Tennis Centre ROYAL VICTORIA PARK PAVILION ROYAL VICTORIA PARK PAVILION ROYAL AVENUE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 598 yd |
| Bath Recreation Ground PULTENEY MEWS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 606 yd |
| The Studio (Ladies Health & Fitness) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Trim Street | health and fitness suite | 637 yd |
| The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa ROYAL CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 712 yd |
| Bath Rugby (The Recreation Ground) Argyle Street | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| Bath Sports & Leisure Centre North Parade Road | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 801 yd |
| The Gainsborough Bath Spa GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL BEAU STREET | health and fitness suite | 917 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Bath) KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX JAMES STREET WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 44 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.15 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.