Nelson Place East is in Bath and in Bath district. BA1 5DA 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 Nelson Place East, Bath, BA1 5DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA1 5DF, BA1 5DD, BA1 5NU, BA1 5NF, BA1 5BU, BA1 5DG, BA1 5ND, BA1 5NG, BA1 5PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BA1 5DA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 46.3% | 49.8% | 3.5% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 53.7% | 50.2% | -3.5% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 5DA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 77.1% 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 | 76.3% | 77.1% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 39.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.1% | 14% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -30.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 | 55.2% | 50% | -5.2% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 33.3% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 12.3% | 3.8% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 5DA this area, 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 45.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.6% | 9% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 9.9% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22% | 23.6% | 1.6% | 16.9% | 6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 49% | 45.3% | -3.7% | 33.8% | 11.5% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.9% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 91.1% | 87.8% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 6.4% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 72.4% 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 | 78.4% | 72.4% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| European Union | 10.8% | 15.1% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 7.1% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.4% | 72.1% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6.2% | 8.4% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 8.8% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 6.6% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nelson Place East was 287.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 226.7% higher than the Bathwick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nelson Place East has the 11th highest crime rate of 90 local areas in Bathwick and the 28th highest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 127.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 75.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Nelson Place East, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-03-31 | £411,811 |
| Studio 2 5 Nelson Place East, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-03-24 | £123,283 |
| Ground Floor Shop 5 Nelson Place East, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Other, an established residential building | £53,500 | 2019-11-22 | £64,659 |
| Studio 2 5 Nelson Place East, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2017-09-21 | £139,063 |
| Studio 3 5 Nelson Place East, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2016-12-22 | £123,961 |
BA1 5DA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% 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 5DA 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 5DA 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 | 67 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 594 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephens Church School Richmond Place , Lansdown BA1 5PZ | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bathwick St Mary Church School Darlington Road , BA2 6NN | 4out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviours Infant Church School Spring Lane , Larkhall BA1 6NY | 2out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviours Junior Church School Eldon Place , Larkhall BA1 6TG | 3out of 4 | 1,403 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 | 1,261 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayesfield Girls School Upper Oldfield Park , BA2 3LA | 3out of 4 | 1,913 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE | 1out of 4 | 2,163 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oldfield School Kelston Road , BA1 9AB | 4out of 4 | 3,440 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ralph Allen School Claverton Down Road , Combe Down BA2 7AD | 3out of 4 | 3,970 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 | 1,277 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 | 794 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 | 972 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Kingswood Preparatory School College Road , Lansdown BA1 5SD | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward's School, Bath North Road , Bath BA2 6HU | - not rated | 1,284 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood School Lansdown Road , BA1 5RG | - not rated | 1,331 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ichiro's | 12 Cleveland Place West, Walcot | 89 yd | |
| Hudson Bar And Grill | Hudson Bar And Grill, 14 London Street | 94 yd | |
| Avellinos Italian Deli And Cafe | 5 Cleveland Place East, Walcot | 151 yd | |
| Always Sunday Townhouse | The King William Public House, 36 Thomas Street | 214 yd | |
| The Honey Cafe In St Swithin's Church | St Swithins Church, The Paragon | 238 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettlesmith's Walcot | 13 London Street, Walcot | 66 yd | |
| The Curfew | 11 Cleveland Place West, Walcot | 96 yd | |
| The Bell Inn (Bath) Ltd | The Bell, 103 Walcot Street | 263 yd | |
| Star Inn | 23 Vineyards, Walcot | 348 yd | |
| The Common Room | Dorian Gray Ltd, 2 Saville Row | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Cycle Bath | Nexus Methodist Church, Nelson Place East | 1 yd | |
| Golden Plaice | 13 Cleveland Place West, Walcot | 96 yd | |
| Moghul Indian Take Away | 140 Walcot Street, City Centre | 146 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | Pizza Gogo, 4 Cleveland Place East | 153 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Long Acre, London Road | 272 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Supermarket, Public Cafe And Staff Canteen | Morrisons Supermarket, London Road | 515 yd | |
| Co-Operative Wholesale Society Ltd | Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, 4 Burlington Place | 535 yd | |
| Morrison's Daily | Martin Mccoll, 33 Bathwick Street | 578 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Waitrose Limited, The Podium | 766 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 43 Monmouth Street | 1,024 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (Bath Group) INTERNATIONAL HOUSE INTERNATIONAL HOUSE BROAD STREET PLACE | health and fitness suite | 572 yd |
| Hilton Hotel Bath City WALCOT STREET | health and fitness suite | 644 yd |
| St Stephen'S C Of E Primary School RICHMOND PLACE | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Excel Tennis Centre ROYAL VICTORIA PARK PAVILION ROYAL VICTORIA PARK PAVILION ROYAL AVENUE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 781 yd |
| The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa ROYAL CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 791 yd |
| Bath Recreation Ground PULTENEY MEWS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 798 yd |
| The Studio (Ladies Health & Fitness) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Trim Street | health and fitness suite | 886 yd |
| Lansdown Tennis Squash And Croquet Club Northfields | squash courts, tennis courts | 888 yd |
| Bath Rugby (The Recreation Ground) Argyle Street | grass pitches | 977 yd |
| Bath Sports & Leisure Centre North Parade Road | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,025 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 18.37 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 18.37 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.28 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.