Alderley Road is in Bath and in Bath And North East Somerset district. BA2 1LB 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 Alderley Road, Bath, BA2 1LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA2 1JY, BA2 1LJ, BA2 1LH, BA2 1LQ, BA2 1JZ, BA2 1LA, BA2 1LL, BA2 1LN, BA2 1HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BA2 1LB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 39.7% | 50.3% | 10.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 60.3% | 49.7% | -10.6% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 BA2 1LB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.8% 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 | 40.7% | 59.8% | 19.1% | 37.9% | 21.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 26.8% | -20.1% | 44.2% | -17.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 42.4% | 53.8% | 11.4% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 29.9% | -7.7% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 12.4% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.2% | 17.6% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 6.5% | -9.5% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 11.1% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 5% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 26.7% | 10.7% | 16.9% | 9.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 31.3% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 6.2% | 1.9% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.4% | 86.6% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 5.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 77.7% 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 | 89.7% | 77.7% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 12.7% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 7.3% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 77% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 11% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 5.7% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.7% | 37.2% | 11.5% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alderley Road was 541.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 616.5% higher than the Odd Down average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Alderley Road has the highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Odd Down and the 13th highest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 157.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 83.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Alderley Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-11-04 | £399,531 |
| 22 Alderley Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-05-16 | £337,384 |
| 24 Alderley Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-09-30 | £337,873 |
| 18 Alderley Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2018-09-11 | £423,878 |
| 5 Alderley Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £269,950 | 2018-09-10 | £353,635 |
The percentage of student residents living in BA2 1LB 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 | 58 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 42 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill Primary School Mount Road , Southdown BA2 1LG | 1out of 4 | 310 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Twerton Infant School Poolemead Road , Twerton BA2 1QR | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Park Junior School Lymore Terrace , Twerton BA2 2JL | 3out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michaels Junior Church School Newton Road , Twerton BA2 1RW | 3out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Junior School Chantry Mead Road , BA2 2DE | 3out of 4 | 1,600 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 | 2,070 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Saint Gregory's Catholic College Combe Hay Lane , Odd Down BA2 8PA | 4out of 4 | 2,387 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield School Kelston Road , BA1 9AB | 4out of 4 | 2,756 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE | 1out of 4 | 2,842 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE School Bay Tree Road , BA1 6ND | - not rated | 4,924 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 | 2,872 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 | 2,716 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Frome Road , Odd Down BA2 5RF | 3out of 4 | 2,716 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bath Academy 27 Queen Square , BA1 2HX | - not rated | 3,054 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bath Spa University Newton Park , Newton St Loe BA2 9BN | - not rated | 3,157 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Paragon School, Junior School of Prior Park College Lyncombe House , Lyncombe Vale BA2 4LT | - not rated | 3,180 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry And Thyme | Hillier Garden Centre, Whiteway Road | 344 yd | |
| Avondown House Extra Care Housing Scheme | Avondown House, Langdon Road | 659 yd | |
| Southside Cafe | Southside Youth Centre, Kelston View | 865 yd | |
| Rose Cottage Hub Cafe | Rose Cottage, 43 High Street | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trowbridge House Public House | Trowbridge House Inn, 128 - 130 Coronation Avenue | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay Balti | Bombay Balti, 110B Mount Road | 161 yd | |
| Southdown Fish Bar | Southdown Fish Bar, 110A Mount Road | 161 yd | |
| Happy Garden | 32A Coronation Avenue, Southdown | 949 yd | |
| Blended Kitchen | 143 Englishcombe Lane, Southdown | 983 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Retail Services Limited | The Co-operative, 112 Mount Road | 161 yd | |
| Premier - Your Local Stores | Premier Stores, 106 Mount Road | 164 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 243 Englishcombe Lane | 618 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roundhill Primary School MOUNT ROAD | grass pitches | 433 yd |
| Bath Community Academy (Closed) HEDGEROSE HEDGEROSE PADLEIGH HILL | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Culverhay Leisure Centre Rush Hill | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 848 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 | 55.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.