The Hollow, Bath, BA2 1LZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA2 1LZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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	45.6%	52.2%	6.6%	51.0%	1.2%
Male	54.4%	47.8%	-6.6%	49.0%	-1.2%

Partnership Status

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 1LZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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	40.4%	42.7%	2.3%	37.9%	4.8%
Married: Opposite sex	43.6%	40.5%	-3.1%	44.2%	-3.7%
Separated	1.4%	2.2%	0.8%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	9.6%	10.6%	1.0%	9.1%	1.5%
Widowed	5%	4%	-1.0%	6.1%	-2.1%

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 (86%) 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	55.5%	51.8%	-3.7%	48.4%	3.4%
Good health	33.6%	34.2%	0.6%	33.6%	0.6%
Fair health	8.5%	10.3%	1.8%	12.7%	-2.4%
Bad health	2.1%	2.2%	0.1%	4.0%	-1.8%
Very bad health	0.4%	1.5%	1.1%	1.2%	0.3%

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 BA2 1LZ this area, 9.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	17%	9.6%	-7.4%	18.2%	-8.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.5%	10.1%	-1.4%	9.6%	0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.1%	12.7%	-3.4%	13.4%	-0.7%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	3.9%	1.1%	5.3%	-1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.8%	20.6%	7.8%	16.9%	3.7%
Degree or Similar	34.9%	40.4%	5.5%	33.8%	6.6%
Other	5%	2.6%	-2.4%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% 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%	2.2%	2.2%	1.1%	1.1%
Chinese	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	0%	1.8%	1.8%	3.1%	-1.3%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	1.8%	1.8%	0.0%	2.5%	-0.7%
Black Caribbean	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	1.1%	2.6%	1.5%	0.8%	1.8%
Mixed White and African	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.8%	1.5%	-1.3%	0.9%	0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	92.2%	86.5%	-5.7%	81.4%	5.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.4% 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	89.8%	86.4%	-3.4%	83.2%	3.2%
European Union	6%	6.3%	0.3%	6.1%	0.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	1.4%	1.8%	0.4%	2.7%	-0.9%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	4.4%	3.7%	5.6%	-1.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.3%	86.4%	-1.9%	83.2%	3.2%
10+ Years	1.8%	9.9%	8.1%	9.8%	0.1%
5-10 Years	1.4%	2.6%	1.2%	2.9%	-0.3%
2-5 Years	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	6%	1.1%	-4.9%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.8%	76.7%	5.1%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Poland	3.7%	1.3%	2.4%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
South and Eastern Africa	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Southern Asia	1.5%	1.2%	0.3%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	10%	13.5%	-3.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	52%	37.2%	14.8%
Christian	38.9%	46.2%	-7.3%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Muslim	2.5%	6.5%	-4.0%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.8%	6.0%	-0.2%

Safety

Is The Hollow Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Hollow was 61.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.3% lower than the Southdown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Hollow has the 16th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Southdown and the 238th highest crime rate of 592 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,700

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in BA2 1LZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Hollow are based on 7 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 The Hollow, Bath, BA2 1LZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BA2 1LZ

Average Price
£399,107

Semi-Detached
£392,387

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£459,588

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Hollow

Average Price
£378,469

Semi-Detached
£380,115

Terraced
£394,346

Detached
£354,360

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The HollowStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
68 The Hollow, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£370,000	2024-05-23	£359,265
36 The Hollow, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£314,125	2021-09-23	£356,766
64 The Hollow, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£298,000	2019-10-17	£377,291
52 The Hollow, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£277,000	2019-07-05	£357,006
62 The Hollow, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2017-09-01	£490,386

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BA2 1LZ

Employment

BA2 1LZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 BA2 1LZ 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 Employee	83
Part-Time Employee	45
Retired	30
Self-Employed	25
Student (economically inactive)	20
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Looking after home or family	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	4
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Education	19
Accommodation and food service activities	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Manufacturing	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Administrative and support service activities	10
Information and communication	9
Other	7
Construction	7
Transport and storage	6
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oldfield Park Junior School Lymore Terrace , Twerton BA2 2JL	- not rated	719 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oldfield Park Junior School Lymore Terrace , Twerton BA2 2JL	3out of 4	719 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Roundhill Primary School Mount Road , Southdown BA2 1LG	1out of 4	880 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Twerton Infant School Poolemead Road , Twerton BA2 1QR	3out of 4	930 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Southdown Junior School Mount Road , Southdown BA2 1LG	- not rated	1,094 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Culverhay School Rush Hill , BA2 2QL	- not rated	1,409 yd	Community school	No	Boys	More About School
Bath Community Academy Rush Hill , BA2 2QL	- not rated	1,409 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hayesfield Girls School Upper Oldfield Park , BA2 3LA	- not rated	1,498 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Hayesfield Girls School Upper Oldfield Park , BA2 3LA	3out of 4	1,498 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Oldfield School Kelston Road , BA1 9AB	- not rated	2,343 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	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	2,252 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Victory School Moorlands , Englishcombe Lane BA2 2EF	- not rated	1,297 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Park School Weston Lane , BA1 4AQ	- not rated	1,898 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Royal United Hospital School Cynthia Mossman House , Combe Park BA1 3NJ	- not rated	1,946 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Summerfield School Weston Park East , BA1 2UY	- not rated	2,359 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bath Academy 27 Queen Square , BA1 2HX	- not rated	2,367 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Avondown House Extra Care Housing Scheme	Avondown House, Langdon Road	84 yd
Rose Cottage Hub Cafe	Rose Cottage, 43 High Street	261 yd
Archway Cafe	Arch 7, Lower Bristol Road	625 yd
Sound Church	Freedom House, Lower Bristol Road	625 yd
McDonalds	Mcdonalds, Weston Lock Retail Park	625 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Golden Fleece	The Golden Fleece Avon Buildings, Lower Bristol Road	671 yd
Trowbridge House Public House	Trowbridge House Inn, 128 - 130 Coronation Avenue	686 yd
Full Moon Public House	The Full Moon, High Street	755 yd
The Locksbrook Inn	103 Locksbrook Road, Newbridge	891 yd
Centurion Inn	Poolemead Road, Whiteway	932 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
What's Cooking?	Bath City Football Ground, High Street	532 yd
The Magic Wok	Magic Wok Chinese Take Away, 105A High Street	546 yd
Southdown Fish Bar	Southdown Fish Bar, 110A Mount Road	596 yd
Bombay Balti	Bombay Balti, 110B Mount Road	596 yd
Happy Garden	32A Coronation Avenue, Southdown	638 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Morrison's Daily	105 High Street, Twerton	546 yd
Premier - Your Local Stores	Premier Stores, 106 Mount Road	595 yd
Co-Operative Retail Services Limited	The Co-operative, 112 Mount Road	596 yd
Marks & Spencer	Marks And Spencer Unit B, Weston Lock Retail Park	625 yd
Lidl	Fieldings Road, Twerton	733 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Twerton Park (Bath City Fc) HIGH STREET	grass pitches	511 yd
Fit Guru Gym & Physiotherapy Clinic HIGH STREET	health and fitness suite	528 yd
Genesis Lifestyle Centre STATION ROAD	health and fitness suite	964 yd
Roundhill Primary School MOUNT ROAD	grass pitches	1,090 yd

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	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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	231.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BA2 1LZ