Elliston Drive is in Bath and in Bath district. BA2 1LU is located in the Southdown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bath. This postcode has been in use since 1984-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elliston Drive, Bath, BA2 1LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA2 1NQ, BA2 1NZ, BA2 1NH, BA2 1NF, BA2 1LP, BA2 1LS, BA2 1NE, BA2 1LR, BA2 1LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BA2 1LU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.5% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.5% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 29.2% | 25.8% | -3.4% | 37.9% | -12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 46.7% | 4.6% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 13.2% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 17.4% | 11% | -6.4% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
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 | 39.3% | 38.8% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 35% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 21.5% | 19.9% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.3% | 25.8% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 10.4% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 9.3% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.2% | 9.3% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 19.8% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 22.5% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 96.3% | 93.2% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 92.2% 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 | 95.4% | 92.2% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 92.2% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 7.8% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.9% | 13.5% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 55.1% | 46.2% | 8.9% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elliston Drive was 88.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.5% higher than the Odd Down average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Elliston Drive has the 11th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Odd Down and the 158th highest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Elliston Drive, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2025-07-14 | £571,240 |
| 11 Elliston Drive, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2023-10-20 | £468,624 |
| 36 Elliston Drive, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-06-28 | £484,481 |
| 1 Elliston Drive, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-03-16 | £465,015 |
| 42 Elliston Drive, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2022-12-21 | £538,690 |
BA2 1LU 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 retired residents living in BA2 1LU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 583 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Twerton Infant School Poolemead Road , Twerton BA2 1QR | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Park Junior School Lymore Terrace , Twerton BA2 2JL | 3out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michaels Junior Church School Newton Road , Twerton BA2 1RW | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School Oldfield Lane , BA2 3NR | 3out of 4 | 1,472 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 | 1,866 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Oldfield School Kelston Road , BA1 9AB | 4out of 4 | 2,464 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gregory's Catholic College Combe Hay Lane , Odd Down BA2 8PA | 4out of 4 | 2,622 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE | 1out of 4 | 2,717 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE School Bay Tree Road , BA1 6ND | - not rated | 4,608 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 | 2,645 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath Academy 27 Queen Square , BA1 2HX | - not rated | 2,784 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Ways School 180 Frome Road , Odd Down BA2 5RF | 4out of 4 | 2,863 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Frome Road , Odd Down BA2 5RF | 3out of 4 | 2,863 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Paragon School, Junior School of Prior Park College Lyncombe House , Lyncombe Vale BA2 4LT | - not rated | 3,089 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Preparatory School College Road , Lansdown BA1 5SD | - not rated | 3,168 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 | 322 yd | |
| Rose Cottage Hub Cafe | Rose Cottage, 43 High Street | 602 yd | |
| Mulberry And Thyme | Hillier Garden Centre, Whiteway Road | 650 yd | |
| Southside Cafe | Southside Youth Centre, Kelston View | 777 yd | |
| Archway Cafe | Arch 7, Lower Bristol Road | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trowbridge House Public House | Trowbridge House Inn, 128 - 130 Coronation Avenue | 715 yd | |
| Centurion Inn | Poolemead Road, Whiteway | 925 yd | |
| Full Moon Public House | The Full Moon, High Street | 958 yd | |
| The Golden Fleece | The Golden Fleece Avon Buildings, Lower Bristol Road | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southdown Fish Bar | Southdown Fish Bar, 110A Mount Road | 203 yd | |
| Bombay Balti | Bombay Balti, 110B Mount Road | 203 yd | |
| What's Cooking? | Bath City Football Ground, High Street | 772 yd | |
| Happy Garden | 32A Coronation Avenue, Southdown | 776 yd | |
| The Magic Wok | Magic Wok Chinese Take Away, 105A High Street | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier - Your Local Stores | Premier Stores, 106 Mount Road | 202 yd | |
| Co-Operative Retail Services Limited | The Co-operative, 112 Mount Road | 203 yd | |
| Morrison's Daily | 105 High Street, Twerton | 808 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 243 Englishcombe Lane | 830 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer Unit B, Weston Lock Retail Park | 976 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roundhill Primary School MOUNT ROAD | grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Twerton Park (Bath City Fc) HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| Fit Guru Gym & Physiotherapy Clinic HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 808 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.