Ambleside Road, Bath, BA2 2LP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BA2 2LP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.5%	51%	-0.5%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	48.5%	49%	0.5%	49.0%	0.0%

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 vicinity of BA2 2LP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	26.2%	34.1%	7.9%	37.9%	-3.8%
Married: Opposite sex	60.2%	54.1%	-6.1%	44.2%	9.9%
Separated	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	5.5%	3.9%	-1.6%	9.1%	-5.2%
Widowed	7.4%	7.5%	0.1%	6.1%	1.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	41.9%	46.7%	4.8%	48.4%	-1.7%
Good health	40.2%	37.7%	-2.5%	33.6%	4.1%
Fair health	14.6%	12.9%	-1.7%	12.7%	0.2%
Bad health	3.3%	2%	-1.3%	4.0%	-2.0%
Very bad health	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19.9%	14.8%	-5.1%	18.2%	-3.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.7%	8.2%	-5.5%	9.6%	-1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.2%	9.3%	-5.9%	13.4%	-4.1%
Apprenticeship	7.4%	7%	-0.4%	5.3%	1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.9%	26.5%	13.6%	16.9%	9.6%
Degree or Similar	25.4%	30.7%	5.3%	33.8%	-3.1%
Other	5.5%	3.5%	-2.0%	2.8%	0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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)
Chinese	0.7%	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%	0.6%
Indian	0.7%	1.3%	0.6%	3.1%	-1.8%
Black African	0.7%	1.3%	0.6%	2.5%	-1.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	97.7%	92.8%	-4.9%	81.4%	11.4%
Other	0%	1%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89% 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	93%	89%	-4.0%	83.2%	5.8%
European Union	2.7%	4.7%	2.0%	6.1%	-1.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	1.7%	2%	0.3%	2.7%	-0.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	2%	0.3%	5.6%	-3.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	2%	1.7%	1.3%	0.7%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93%	89.3%	-3.7%	83.2%	6.1%
10+ Years	0.7%	5.7%	5.0%	9.8%	-4.1%
5-10 Years	2.3%	3.3%	1.0%	2.9%	0.4%
2-5 Years	2.3%	0.7%	-1.6%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	1.7%	1%	-0.7%	1.9%	-0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.7%	76.7%	5.0%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Italy	2%	0.6%	1.4%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Romania	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	11.3%	13.5%	-2.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.7%	37.2%	6.5%
Christian	48%	46.2%	1.8%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	1%	1.7%	-0.7%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is Ambleside Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ambleside Road was 32.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.6% lower than the Odd Down average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Ambleside Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Odd Down and the 217th lowest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 130.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£48,300

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in BA2 2LP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very 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) - 4/10 (below 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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Ambleside Road are based on 4 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 Ambleside Road, Bath, BA2 2LP

Estimated Average Property Prices for BA2 2LP

Average Price
£377,254

Semi-Detached
£387,869

Terraced
£403,008

Detached
£400,555

Flats/Maisonettes
£353,164

Other
£240,875

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ambleside Road

Average Price
£475,341

Semi-Detached
£433,294

Terraced
£420,520

Detached
£523,775

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ambleside Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
90 Ambleside Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£457,000	2024-09-23	£457,875
Fairwood Glen, 78 Ambleside Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Other, an established residential building	£15,000	2024-03-28	£15,059
54 Ambleside Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£365,000	2022-03-29	£391,926
56 Ambleside Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2021-05-28	£448,246
Garage 24 Ambleside Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Other, an established residential building	£300,000	2017-12-01	£359,574

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BA2 2LP

Employment

BA2 2LP 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 2LP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

The percentage of student residents living in BA2 2LP 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

Retired	82
Full-Time Employee	69
Part-Time Employee	44
Student (economically inactive)	23
Self-Employed	19
Looking after home or family	8
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	22
Education	18
Human health and social work activities	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Manufacturing	11
Construction	11
Information and communication	11
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Other	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Transport and storage	4
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Roundhill Primary School Mount Road , Southdown BA2 1LG	1out of 4	692 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Philip's CofE Primary School Bloomfield Rise , Odd Down BA2 2BN	3out of 4	725 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Moorlands Junior School Chantry Mead Road , BA2 2DE	3out of 4	978 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Moorlands Infant School Moorfields Road , BA2 2DQ	3out of 4	1,060 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Oldfield Park Junior School Lymore Terrace , Twerton BA2 2JL	3out of 4	1,115 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Saint Gregory's Catholic College Combe Hay Lane , Odd Down BA2 8PA	4out of 4	1,461 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hayesfield Girls School Upper Oldfield Park , BA2 3LA	3out of 4	1,824 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE	1out of 4	2,276 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Oldfield School Kelston Road , BA1 9AB	4out of 4	3,609 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ralph Allen School Claverton Down Road , Combe Down BA2 7AD	3out of 4	4,483 yd	Academy converter	No	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	2,615 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,723 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Aspire Academy Frome Road , Odd Down BA2 5RF	3out of 4	1,723 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	2,509 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bath Academy 27 Queen Square , BA1 2HX	- not rated	2,950 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Prior Park College Ralph Allen Drive , Bath BA2 5AH	- not rated	3,420 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Taylor's Bagels	2A Upper Bloomfield Road, Odd Down	819 yd
Diddy's Cafe	Baskervilles Gymnastics & Fitness, Englishcombe Court	897 yd
Greenwich Leisure Limited	Odd Down Sports Pavilion, Chelwood Drive	1,087 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Trowbridge House Public House	Trowbridge House Inn, 128 - 130 Coronation Avenue		804 yd
The Red Lion Sizzling Pub	Red Lion, 468 Wellsway		1,084 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lido Chef	167 Rush Hill, Southdown	324 yd
Blended Kitchen	143 Englishcombe Lane, Southdown	519 yd
Happy Garden	32A Coronation Avenue, Southdown	993 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Express, 243 Englishcombe Lane		377 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Culverhay Leisure Centre Rush Hill	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	383 yd
Hampset Cricket Club BLOOMFIELD RISE	grass pitches	571 yd
Bath Community Academy (Closed) HEDGEROSE HEDGEROSE PADLEIGH HILL	grass pitches	617 yd
Roundhill Primary School MOUNT ROAD	grass pitches	667 yd
Odd Down Sports Ground Chelwood Drive	artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches	781 yd
Baskervilles Gymnastics And Fitness Centre ENGLISHCOMBE COURT ENGLISHCOMBE COURT ENGLISHCOMBE LANE	health and fitness suite	894 yd
Moorlands School Federation CHANTRY MEAD ROAD	grass pitches	984 yd
Bath Bmx Track BLOOMFIELD ROAD	cycling	1,012 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	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	137.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

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.

Overview of BA2 2LP