Richmond Close is in Lansdown, Bath and in Bath district. BA1 5PY is located in the Lansdown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bath. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Richmond Close, Lansdown, Bath, BA1 5PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA1 5PZ, BA1 5AE, BA1 5PU, BA1 5QJ, BA1 5TN, BA1 6HH, BA1 6HJ, BA1 6JA, BA1 5PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA1 5PY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% | 53% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 44.7% | 47% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23% | 29.2% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.3% | 50.2% | -9.1% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 8.6% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 9% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 66.3% | 51.9% | -14.4% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 24.6% | 36.2% | 11.6% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 7% | 9.7% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 5PY this area, 6.8% 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 66.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.9% | 6.8% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 7.3% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 13.2% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.7% | 66.2% | 2.5% | 33.8% | 32.4% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% 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 | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 94.8% | 92.2% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 10.8% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 84.6% 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 | 92.1% | 84.6% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 84% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 12.3% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 1.1% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 54.6% | 46.2% | 8.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richmond Close was 13.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.7% lower than the Bathwick average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Richmond Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bathwick and the 55th lowest crime rate of 592 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

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 Richmond Close, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2021-09-29 | £806,380 |
| 4 Richmond Close, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2017-10-18 | £636,338 |
| 10 Richmond Close, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2007-07-04 | £966,935 |
| 1 Richmond Close, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2005-08-02 | £1,136,214 |
| 7 Richmond Close, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2003-08-28 | £882,677 |
BA1 5PY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 5PY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Retired | 68 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Richmond Place , Lansdown BA1 5PZ | - not rated | 159 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephens Church School Richmond Place , Lansdown BA1 5PZ | 3out of 4 | 159 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithin's CofE Infant School Dover Place , BA1 6DX | - not rated | 678 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Northampton Street , Julian Road BA1 2SN | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church School Northampton Street , Julian Road BA1 2SN | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 909 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE School Bay Tree Road , BA1 6ND | 3out of 4 | 909 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayesfield Girls School Upper Oldfield Park , BA2 3LA | - not rated | 2,542 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hayesfield Girls School Upper Oldfield Park , BA2 3LA | 3out of 4 | 2,542 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE | 3out of 4 | 2,927 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath College Avon Street , BA1 1UP | - not rated | 2,017 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal High School GDST Royal High School Bath GDST , Lansdown Road BA1 5SZ | - not rated | 271 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Kingswood School Lansdown Road , BA1 5RG | - not rated | 673 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bath High School Lansdown Road , Hope House BA1 5ES | - not rated | 697 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kingswood Preparatory School College Road , Lansdown BA1 5SD | - not rated | 852 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Norland Nursery Training College York Place , BA1 6AE | - not rated | 939 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Sion | Bath Spa University, Sion Road | 762 yd | |
| Always Sunday Townhouse | The King William Public House, 36 Thomas Street | 777 yd | |
| Ichiro's | 12 Cleveland Place West, Walcot | 864 yd | |
| Avellinos Italian Deli And Cafe | 5 Cleveland Place East, Walcot | 879 yd | |
| Hudson Bar And Grill | Hudson Bar And Grill, 14 London Street | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fairfield Arms | Fairfield Arms And Mezze House, Fairfield Arms | 563 yd | |
| The Claremont | 5 Claremont Terrace, Camden Road | 722 yd | |
| The Curfew | 11 Cleveland Place West, Walcot | 875 yd | |
| Kettlesmith's Walcot | 13 London Street, Walcot | 912 yd | |
| St James Wine Vaults | 10 St James's Street, Lansdown | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Long Acre, London Road | 837 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | Pizza Gogo, 4 Cleveland Place East | 866 yd | |
| Food Cycle Bath | Nexus Methodist Church, Nelson Place East | 870 yd | |
| Golden Plaice | 13 Cleveland Place West, Walcot | 875 yd | |
| Mr Kebab | 26 Walcot Buildings, Walcot | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Supermarket, Public Cafe And Staff Canteen | Morrisons Supermarket, London Road | 938 yd | |
| Co-Operative Wholesale Society Ltd | Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, 4 Burlington Place | 1,041 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Stephen'S C Of E Primary School RICHMOND PLACE | grass pitches | 155 yd |
| Lansdown Tennis Squash And Croquet Club Northfields | squash courts, tennis courts | 160 yd |
| Royal High School LANSDOWN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 271 yd |
| Kingswood School LANSDOWN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, squash courts, swimming pool | 674 yd |
| St Marks Church Of England School Bay Tree Road | artificial grass pitch | 909 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 104.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.97 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.97 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.