Overview of BA1 6PS

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Kensington Court is in Bath and in Bath district. BA1 6PS 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 Kensington Court, Bath, BA1 6PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BA1 6LN, BA1 6LS, BA1 6PT, BA1 6AW, BA1 6FW, BA1 6AP, BA1 6PP, BA1 6LR, BA1 6LP.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA1 6PS is primarily male, with 54.1% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female45.3%45.9%0.6% 51.0% -5.1%
Male54.7%54.1%-0.6% 49.0% 5.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single40.8%40.7%-0.1% 37.9% 2.8%
Married: Opposite sex48.9%48.5%-0.4% 44.2% 4.3%
Married: Same sex0%0.9%0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Separated1.3%0.4%-0.9% 2.2% -1.8%
Divorced6%6.5%0.5% 9.1% -2.6%
Widowed3%3%0.0% 6.1% -3.1%

Health

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 (90.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health58.4%60.8%2.4% 48.4% 12.4%
Good health27.7%29.6%1.9% 33.6% -4.0%
Fair health9.9%6.9%-3.0% 12.7% -5.8%
Bad health3.6%2.3%-1.3% 4.0% -1.7%
Very bad health0.4%0.4%0.0% 1.2% -0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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 6PS this area, 5.1% 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 60.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications6%5.1%-0.9% 18.2% -13.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 9.9%2.6%-7.3% 9.6% -7.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels10.3%4.7%-5.6% 13.4% -8.7%
Apprenticeship1.3%2.1%0.8% 5.3% -3.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.9%21.8%11.9% 16.9% 4.9%
Degree or Similar57.1%60.7%3.6% 33.8% 26.9%
Other5.6%3%-2.6% 2.8% 0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0.4%0.4%0.0% 0.7% -0.3%
Indian1.1%0%-1.1% 3.1% -3.1%
Other Asian0.4%1.2%0.8% 1.6% -0.4%
Black African0.7%0.4%-0.3% 2.5% -2.1%
Black Caribbean2.6%0%-2.6% 1.0% -1.0%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.8%0.8% 0.8% 0.0%
Mixed White and African0%2.7%2.7% 0.4% 2.3%
Mixed Other0%0.4%0.4% 0.8% -0.4%
White93.4%93%-0.4% 81.4% 11.6%
Roma0%1.2%1.2% 0.2% 1.0%
Arab0.4%0%-0.4% 0.6% -0.6%
Other1.1%0%-1.1% 1.6% -1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom86.9%81.5%-5.4% 83.2% -1.7%
European Union4.4%9.1%4.7% 6.1% 3.0%
Rest of Europe0%0.4%0.4% 0.8% -0.4%
Africa2.2%2%-0.2% 2.7% -0.7%
Middle East and Asia3.3%2.8%-0.5% 5.6% -2.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.5%2.8%1.3% 1.3% 1.5%
Oceania1.8%1.6%-0.2% 0.3% 1.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK86.1%80.9%-5.2% 83.2% -2.3%
10+ Years2.9%9%6.1% 9.8% -0.8%
5-10 Years2.9%2%-0.9% 2.9% -0.9%
2-5 Years1.1%3.9%2.8% 2.2% 1.7%
Less than 2 years6.9%4.3%-2.6% 1.9% 2.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom81.4% 76.7% 4.7%
Ireland0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
France0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Germany0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Italy0.8% 0.6% 0.2%
Poland3.9% 1.3% 2.6%
Other EU countries3.5% 1.5% 2.0%
Other Europe0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
North Africa1.2% 0.1% 1.1%
South-East Asia2.3% 0.2% 2.1%
North America and the Caribbean0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Central and South America0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
No passport held3.1% 13.5% -10.4%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion52% 37.2% 14.8%
Christian35.5% 46.2% -10.7%
Jewish0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Muslim3.9% 6.5% -2.6%
Other religion1.2% 0.6% 0.6%
Not answered7% 6.0% 1.0%

Safety

Is Kensington Court Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kensington Court was 8.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.5% lower than the Bathwick average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Kensington Court has the 6th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bathwick and the 19th lowest crime rate of 592 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.7%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£53,600
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in BA1 6PS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Kensington Court are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bath.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Kensington Court, Bath, BA1 6PS

Estimated Average Property Prices for BA1 6PS

Average Price
£223,008
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£222,727
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£223,034
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kensington Court

Average Price
£196,132
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£196,132
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Kensington CourtStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
6 Kensington Court, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£180,0002026-01-30 £177,031
30 Kensington Court, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£220,0002025-01-23 £211,360
21 Kensington Court, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£250,0002024-07-02 £233,138
14 Kensington Court, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£165,0002024-06-14 £150,920
17 Kensington Court, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset
Terraced, an established residential building
£180,0002023-07-21 £179,464
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BA1 6PS

Employment

BA1 6PS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 6PS 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.

The percentage of student residents living in BA1 6PS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee80
Retired43
Self-Employed36
Student (economically inactive)26
Part-Time Employee15
Full-Time Student (with or without job)10
Looking after home or family9
Other8
Unemployed7
Long-Term Sick or disabled0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles25
Education25
Professional, scientific and technical activities24
Other17
Human health and social work activities15
Manufacturing12
Information and communication12
Accommodation and food service activities11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security10
Financial and insurance activities5
Construction5
Administrative and support service activities3
Mining and quarrying1
Real estate activities1
Transport and storage1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Swithin's CofE Infant School
Dover Place , BA1 6DX
- not rated 393 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Bathwick St Mary Church of England Primary School
Darlington Road , BA2 6NN
- not rated 593 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Bathwick St Mary Church School
Darlington Road , BA2 6NN
3out of 4 593 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Saviours Infant Church School
Spring Lane , Larkhall BA1 6NY
3out of 4 666 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Saviour's CofE Infant School
Spring Lane , Larkhall BA1 6NY
- not rated 666 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mark's CofE School
Bay Tree Road , BA1 6ND
- not rated 697 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Mark's CofE School
Bay Tree Road , BA1 6ND
3out of 4 697 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Hayesfield Girls School
Upper Oldfield Park , BA2 3LA
- not rated 2,622 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Hayesfield Girls School
Upper Oldfield Park , BA2 3LA
3out of 4 2,622 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Beechen Cliff School
Alexandra Park , BA2 4RE
- not rated 2,651 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Boys More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bath College
Avon Street , BA1 1UP
- not rated 1,883 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Norland Nursery Training College
York Place , BA1 6AE
- not rated 214 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Grosvenor High School
3-5 Grosvenor Place , BA1 6AX
- not rated 352 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The New Small School
Brookleaze Buildings , Larkhall BA1 6RA
- not rated 626 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
King Edward's School
North Road , Bath BA2 6HU
- not rated 954 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Bath High School
Lansdown Road , Hope House BA1 5ES
- not rated 1,113 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Girls More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Bathwick Boatman RestaurantThe Boatman Restaurant, Forester Road450 yd
Larkhall United Reformed ChurchWorcester Buildings, Larkhall486 yd
Always Sunday TownhouseThe King William Public House, 36 Thomas Street543 yd
Crockadoodledo2 Beaufort Place, Lambridge545 yd
Avellinos Italian Deli And Cafe5 Cleveland Place East, Walcot600 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Claremont5 Claremont Terrace, Camden Road299 yd
The Rondo Trust For The Performing ArtsThe Rondo Theatre, St Saviour's Road593 yd
The Fairfield ArmsFairfield Arms And Mezze House, Fairfield Arms603 yd
Larkhall Liberal ClubLarkhall Liberal Club, 16 Lambridge Place636 yd
The Curfew11 Cleveland Place West, Walcot653 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Mr Kebab26 Walcot Buildings, Walcot379 yd
Domino's PizzaLong Acre, London Road473 yd
Pizza Go GoPizza Gogo, 4 Cleveland Place East594 yd
Golden Plaice13 Cleveland Place West, Walcot652 yd
Free Community Food LarderSt Saviour's Church, St Saviour's Road657 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Morrisons Supermarket, Public Cafe And Staff CanteenMorrisons Supermarket, London Road242 yd
Co-OperativeCo-operative, St Saviour's Road696 yd
Morrison's DailyMartin Mccoll, 33 Bathwick Street793 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
St Marks Church Of England School
Bay Tree Road
artificial grass pitch697 yd
Lambridge Training Ground
LAMBRIDGE TRAINING GROUND LAMBRIDGE TRAINING GROUND LONDON ROAD WEST
grass pitches758 yd
St Stephen'S C Of E Primary School
RICHMOND PLACE
grass pitches846 yd
King Edward'S School Bath
NORTH ROAD
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite953 yd
Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel
SYDNEY ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool972 yd
Alice Park
London Road West
tennis courts1,078 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed40 Mbit/s
Average download speed42.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed62.74 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed62.74 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed8.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed18.37 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.