Hay Hill is in Bath and in Bath And North East Somerset district. BA1 5LZ 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 Hay Hill, Bath, BA1 5LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA1 5DU, BA1 5DZ, BA1 2QN, BA1 5DY, BA1 5DX, BA1 2QU, BA1 5LX, BA1 2QQ, BA1 5LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA1 5LZ 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 5LZ, 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 5LZ 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 Hay Hill 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.
Hay Hill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Hay Hill, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-09-09 | £528,927 |
| Flat 3 Hay Hill House Hay Hill, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-03-03 | £280,304 |
| Flat 4 Hay Hill House Hay Hill, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-11-17 | £236,987 |
| 3 Hay Hill, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Other, an established residential building | £718,000 | 2021-06-01 | £739,711 |
| Flat 3 Hay Hill House Hay Hill, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2017-02-23 | £250,155 |
BA1 5LZ 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 5LZ 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 | 511 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Northampton Street , Julian Road BA1 2SN | - not rated | 538 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church School Northampton Street , Julian Road BA1 2SN | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithin's CofE Infant School Dover Place , BA1 6DX | - not rated | 886 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Richmond Place , Lansdown BA1 5PZ | - not rated | 1,107 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,465 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hayesfield Girls School Upper Oldfield Park , BA2 3LA | 3out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE | 3out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Alexandra Park , BA2 4RE | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE | - not rated | 1,688 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 | 795 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 | 248 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bath Academy 27 Queen Square , BA1 2HX | - not rated | 334 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bath High School Lansdown Road , Hope House BA1 5ES | - not rated | 629 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Norland Nursery Training College York Place , BA1 6AE | - not rated | 950 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Grove Special School Lime Grove Gardens , Off Pulteney Road BA2 4HE | - not rated | 982 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Tea Party | 8 Alfred Street, City Centre | 81 yd | |
| Pomegranate | 88 Walcot Street, City Centre | 96 yd | |
| Thai Basil Restaurant | 90A Walcot Street, City Centre | 99 yd | |
| Dos Dedos | Dod Dedos, Edgar Mews | 101 yd | |
| Henry's Restaurant Bath | Henrys Restaurant, 4 Saville Row | 103 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandalyn's | Mandalyn'S, 13 Fountain Buildings | 76 yd | |
| The Assembly Inn | Assembly Inn, 17 Alfred Street | 81 yd | |
| Bath Cider House | 7 Bladud Buildings, City Centre | 93 yd | |
| The Common Room | Dorian Gray Ltd, 2 Saville Row | 103 yd | |
| Star Inn | 23 Vineyards, Walcot | 109 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwartz Bros Ltd | Schwartz Brothers Ltd, 102 Walcot Street | 186 yd | |
| Suave Owl | 33 Milsom Street, City Centre | 234 yd | |
| Taka Taka | 34 Broad Street, City Centre | 252 yd | |
| Moghul Indian Take Away | 140 Walcot Street, City Centre | 311 yd | |
| Pizza Diana | 10 Rivers Street Place, City Centre | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Wholesale Society Ltd | Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, 4 Burlington Place | 375 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Waitrose Limited, The Podium | 379 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 43 Monmouth Street | 570 yd | |
| Smile Oriental Mart | 40 Monmouth Street, City Centre | 570 yd | |
| Morrison's Daily | Martin Mccoll, 33 Bathwick Street | 656 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (Bath Group) INTERNATIONAL HOUSE INTERNATIONAL HOUSE BROAD STREET PLACE | health and fitness suite | 150 yd |
| Hilton Hotel Bath City WALCOT STREET | health and fitness suite | 258 yd |
| Excel Tennis Centre ROYAL VICTORIA PARK PAVILION ROYAL VICTORIA PARK PAVILION ROYAL AVENUE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 387 yd |
| The Studio (Ladies Health & Fitness) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Trim Street | health and fitness suite | 437 yd |
| The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa ROYAL CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 579 yd |
| Bath Recreation Ground PULTENEY MEWS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 621 yd |
| Bath Rugby (The Recreation Ground) Argyle Street | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Bath) KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX JAMES STREET WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 730 yd |
| The Gainsborough Bath Spa GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL BEAU STREET | health and fitness suite | 735 yd |
| Bath Sports & Leisure Centre North Parade Road | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 745 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 | 93.8% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.89 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.89 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.