The Circle is in Bath and in Bath And North East Somerset district. BA2 1JA is located in the Southdown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bath. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Circle, Bath, BA2 1JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA2 1JX, BA2 1JU, BA2 1LQ, BA2 1HY, BA2 1JD, BA2 1JT, BA2 1LF, BA2 1JB, BA2 1HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BA2 1JA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 50% | 48.1% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 50% | 51.9% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 | 26.9% | 40.4% | 13.5% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 39.5% | -13.8% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 7.6% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 9% | 9.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 46.9% | 48.1% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 39.8% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 9% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.9% | 18.4% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 8.5% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 13% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 8.5% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 17.5% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 31.8% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -2.0% |
| Other | 8% | 2.2% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.5% | 87.5% | -9.0% | 81.4% | 6.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 4.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 82% 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 | 95.7% | 82% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 6% | 4.8% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 9.8% | 9.0% | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 82.3% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Circle was 15.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.2% lower than the Odd Down average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Circle has the 5th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Odd Down and the 74th lowest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 The Circle, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2020-10-01 | £306,396 |
| 20 The Circle, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2016-07-29 | £353,146 |
| 16 The Circle, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £204,450 | 2014-08-18 | £348,964 |
| 16 The Circle, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2011-08-15 | £306,914 |
| 14 The Circle, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2011-07-22 | £316,058 |
BA2 1JA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Other | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill Primary School Mount Road , Southdown BA2 1LG | 1out of 4 | 150 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Park Junior School Lymore Terrace , Twerton BA2 2JL | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twerton Infant School Poolemead Road , Twerton BA2 1QR | 3out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Junior School Chantry Mead Road , BA2 2DE | 3out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Infant School Moorfields Road , BA2 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,425 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,927 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Saint Gregory's Catholic College Combe Hay Lane , Odd Down BA2 8PA | 4out of 4 | 2,206 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE | 1out of 4 | 2,659 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oldfield School Kelston Road , BA1 9AB | 4out of 4 | 2,897 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE School Bay Tree Road , BA1 6ND | - not rated | 4,859 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 | 2,736 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Ways School 180 Frome Road , Odd Down BA2 5RF | 4out of 4 | 2,507 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Frome Road , Odd Down BA2 5RF | 3out of 4 | 2,507 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bath Academy 27 Queen Square , BA1 2HX | - not rated | 2,948 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Paragon School, Junior School of Prior Park College Lyncombe House , Lyncombe Vale BA2 4LT | - not rated | 2,985 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bath Spa University Newton Park , Newton St Loe BA2 9BN | - not rated | 3,371 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry And Thyme | Hillier Garden Centre, Whiteway Road | 502 yd | |
| Avondown House Extra Care Housing Scheme | Avondown House, Langdon Road | 678 yd | |
| Rose Cottage Hub Cafe | Rose Cottage, 43 High Street | 881 yd | |
| Southside Cafe | Southside Youth Centre, Kelston View | 1,072 yd | |
| Crossfit Bath | The Smallholdings, Claude Avenue | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trowbridge House Public House | Trowbridge House Inn, 128 - 130 Coronation Avenue | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay Balti | Bombay Balti, 110B Mount Road | 318 yd | |
| Southdown Fish Bar | Southdown Fish Bar, 110A Mount Road | 318 yd | |
| Blended Kitchen | 143 Englishcombe Lane, Southdown | 776 yd | |
| Happy Garden | 32A Coronation Avenue, Southdown | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Retail Services Limited | The Co-operative, 112 Mount Road | 318 yd | |
| Premier - Your Local Stores | Premier Stores, 106 Mount Road | 321 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 243 Englishcombe Lane | 417 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roundhill Primary School MOUNT ROAD | grass pitches | 328 yd |
| Bath Community Academy (Closed) HEDGEROSE HEDGEROSE PADLEIGH HILL | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| Culverhay Leisure Centre Rush Hill | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 689 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 51.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.