Fountain Buildings is in Bath and in Bath And North East Somerset district. BA1 5DU 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 Fountain Buildings, Bath, BA1 5DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA1 5DY, BA1 5DX, BA1 5LZ, BA1 5LS, BA1 2QU, BA1 2QZ, BA1 2ED, BA1 2QN, BA1 5DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA1 5DU is primarily male, with 59.6% 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 | 42.6% | 40.4% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -10.6% |
| Male | 57.4% | 59.6% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 10.6% |
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 5DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 80.9% 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 | 72.8% | 80.9% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 43.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 10.9% | 8% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -36.2% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 0.5% | -4.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 9.5% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.6% | 46.3% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 29.9% | -8.6% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 15% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 6.5% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 5DU this area, 9.1% 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 46.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12% | 9.1% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 7.1% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 10.1% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 21.2% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 50% | 46.5% | -3.5% | 33.8% | 12.7% |
| Other | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 5.1% | 1.4% | -3.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 3.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 81.5% | 82.4% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 1.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 66.2% 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 | 75.9% | 66.2% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -17.0% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 17.4% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 5.6% | -3.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.9% | 66.2% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -17.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 9.4% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.7% | 3.8% | -5.9% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 7.5% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 13.1% | 6.4% | 1.9% | 11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.1% | 76.7% | -15.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.1% | 37.2% | 14.9% |
| Christian | 26.8% | 46.2% | -19.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 7.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fountain Buildings was 140.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.8% higher than the Bathwick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fountain Buildings has the 23rd highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bathwick and the 85th highest crime rate of 592 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -90.1%.
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 Fountain House, 9 - 11 Fountain Buildings, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-03-05 | £268,666 |
| Flat 12 Fountain House, 9 - 11 Fountain Buildings, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £306,000 | 2024-04-16 | £287,044 |
| Flat 1 1 Fountain Buildings, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £261,000 | 2023-09-15 | £240,574 |
| Flat 2 7 Fountain Buildings, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-09-01 | £161,304 |
| Flat 9 7 Fountain Buildings, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-04-28 | £175,962 |
BA1 5DU area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in BA1 5DU 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 | 61 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Infant School Charlotte Street , BA1 2NE | - not rated | 477 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Northampton Street , Julian Road BA1 2SN | - not rated | 554 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church School Northampton Street , Julian Road BA1 2SN | 3out of 4 | 554 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithin's CofE Infant School Dover Place , BA1 6DX | - not rated | 934 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widcombe Infant School Archway Street , BA2 4JG | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Community school | 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 | - not rated | 1,419 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hayesfield Girls School Upper Oldfield Park , BA2 3LA | 3out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE | 3out of 4 | 1,640 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Alexandra Park , BA2 4RE | - not rated | 1,640 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE | - not rated | 1,640 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 | 745 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansdown Tuition Centre Julian Road , BA1 2RH | - not rated | 286 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bath Academy 27 Queen Square , BA1 2HX | - not rated | 289 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bath High School Lansdown Road , Hope House BA1 5ES | - not rated | 667 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Lime Grove Special School Lime Grove Gardens , Off Pulteney Road BA2 4HE | - not rated | 964 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Norland Nursery Training College York Place , BA1 6AE | - not rated | 993 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robun | 4 Princes Buildings, City Centre | 65 yd | |
| Boston Tea Party | 8 Alfred Street, City Centre | 65 yd | |
| Dos Dedos | Dod Dedos, Edgar Mews | 67 yd | |
| Mantra Progressive Indian | Mantra, 5 Bladud Buildings | 69 yd | |
| Same Same But Different | Same Same But Different, 7A Princes Buildings | 70 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandalyn's | Mandalyn'S, 13 Fountain Buildings | 28 yd | |
| Bath Cider House | 7 Bladud Buildings, City Centre | 60 yd | |
| The Assembly Inn | Assembly Inn, 17 Alfred Street | 65 yd | |
| Sub 13 | Basement Sub 13 Wine Bar, 4 Edgar Buildings | 105 yd | |
| Slug And Lettuce | Slug And Lettuce, 5 - 6 Edgar Buildings | 105 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suave Owl | 33 Milsom Street, City Centre | 185 yd | |
| Taka Taka | 34 Broad Street, City Centre | 210 yd | |
| Schwartz Bros Ltd | Schwartz Brothers Ltd, 102 Walcot Street | 231 yd | |
| Pizza Diana | 10 Rivers Street Place, City Centre | 340 yd | |
| Milk Bun Deli | 5 Queen Street, City Centre | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | Waitrose Limited, The Podium | 340 yd | |
| Co-Operative Wholesale Society Ltd | Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, 4 Burlington Place | 396 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 43 Monmouth Street | 521 yd | |
| Smile Oriental Mart | 40 Monmouth Street, City Centre | 521 yd | |
| Perfecto | Unit 2, Westpoint | 639 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (Bath Group) INTERNATIONAL HOUSE INTERNATIONAL HOUSE BROAD STREET PLACE | health and fitness suite | 113 yd |
| Hilton Hotel Bath City WALCOT STREET | health and fitness suite | 224 yd |
| Excel Tennis Centre ROYAL VICTORIA PARK PAVILION ROYAL VICTORIA PARK PAVILION ROYAL AVENUE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 361 yd |
| The Studio (Ladies Health & Fitness) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Trim Street | health and fitness suite | 388 yd |
| The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa ROYAL CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 582 yd |
| Bath Recreation Ground PULTENEY MEWS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 610 yd |
| Bath Rugby (The Recreation Ground) Argyle Street | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Bath) KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX JAMES STREET WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 682 yd |
| The Gainsborough Bath Spa GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL BEAU STREET | health and fitness suite | 687 yd |
| Bath Sports & Leisure Centre North Parade Road | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 717 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 | 51.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 1.9% |
| 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 | 76.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.38 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.38 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 24.29 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.