Southdown Road is in Bath and in Bath And North East Somerset district. BA2 1JQ 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 Southdown Road, Bath, BA2 1JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA2 1JF, BA2 1HX, BA2 1HL, BA2 1JD, BA2 1HY, BA2 1JB, BA2 1HF, BA2 1JH, BA2 1JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA2 1JQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 52.9% | 53.6% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 47.1% | 46.4% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 | 29.3% | 36.4% | 7.1% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53% | 49.4% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 5% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43% | 41.6% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 41.6% | 39.5% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 14.5% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 20.9% | 16.8% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 7.4% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 13.3% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.6% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 23.4% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 29.7% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.7% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.2% | 89.8% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 90.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 90.1% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 4.1% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 88.3% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 9.1% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southdown Road was 14.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.4% lower than the Odd Down average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southdown Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Odd Down and the 68th lowest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Southdown Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-07-31 | £302,408 |
| 66 Southdown Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-10-28 | £383,415 |
| 60 Southdown Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2020-10-14 | £308,308 |
| 52 Southdown Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2018-10-19 | £367,719 |
| 54 Southdown Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2017-01-27 | £338,520 |
BA2 1JQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 retired residents living in BA2 1JQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
The percentage of student residents living in BA2 1JQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill Primary School Mount Road , Southdown BA2 1LG | 1out of 4 | 297 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Park Junior School Lymore Terrace , Twerton BA2 2JL | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Junior School Chantry Mead Road , BA2 2DE | 3out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Infant School Moorfields Road , BA2 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School Oldfield Lane , BA2 3NR | 3out of 4 | 1,258 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,714 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Saint Gregory's Catholic College Combe Hay Lane , Odd Down BA2 8PA | 4out of 4 | 2,159 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE | 1out of 4 | 2,443 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oldfield School Kelston Road , BA1 9AB | 4out of 4 | 2,912 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE School Bay Tree Road , BA1 6ND | - not rated | 4,680 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 | 2,525 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 | 2,391 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Frome Road , Odd Down BA2 5RF | 3out of 4 | 2,391 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bath Academy 27 Queen Square , BA1 2HX | - not rated | 2,749 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 | 2,774 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Preparatory School College Road , Lansdown BA1 5SD | - not rated | 3,365 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avondown House Extra Care Housing Scheme | Avondown House, Langdon Road | 615 yd | |
| Mulberry And Thyme | Hillier Garden Centre, Whiteway Road | 718 yd | |
| Rose Cottage Hub Cafe | Rose Cottage, 43 High Street | 754 yd | |
| Crossfit Bath | The Smallholdings, Claude Avenue | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trowbridge House Public House | Trowbridge House Inn, 128 - 130 Coronation Avenue | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay Balti | Bombay Balti, 110B Mount Road | 448 yd | |
| Southdown Fish Bar | Southdown Fish Bar, 110A Mount Road | 448 yd | |
| Blended Kitchen | 143 Englishcombe Lane, Southdown | 578 yd | |
| Happy Garden | 32A Coronation Avenue, Southdown | 609 yd | |
| Lido Chef | 167 Rush Hill, Southdown | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 243 Englishcombe Lane | 390 yd | |
| Co-Operative Retail Services Limited | The Co-operative, 112 Mount Road | 448 yd | |
| Premier - Your Local Stores | Premier Stores, 106 Mount Road | 451 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roundhill Primary School MOUNT ROAD | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| Culverhay Leisure Centre Rush Hill | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 719 yd |
| Bath Community Academy (Closed) HEDGEROSE HEDGEROSE PADLEIGH HILL | grass pitches | 773 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 204.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.