Wells Road is in Bath and in Bath And North East Somerset district. BA2 3AL is located in the Widcombe & Lyncombe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bath. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wells Road, Bath, BA2 3AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA2 4QE, BA2 3JU, BA2 4QW, BA2 4QH, BA2 3AH, BA2 3NA, BA2 3NB, BA2 3AQ, BA2 4QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA2 3AL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 48.3% | 52.4% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 51.7% | 47.6% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 3AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.1% 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 | 45.8% | 47.1% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 39.2% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 8.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 (89%) 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 | 64.6% | 56.3% | -8.3% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 22.4% | 32.7% | 10.3% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 9.9% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around BA2 3AL this area, 7.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 57.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.1% | 7.5% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 8.1% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 26.9% | 21.8% | -5.1% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.4% | 57.7% | 11.3% | 33.8% | 23.9% |
| Other | 3.6% | 0.7% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 97.5% | 89.5% | -8.0% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
In this area, 79% 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% | 79% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -4.2% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 8.8% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.1% | 78.6% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 4.8% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 2% | -5.7% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.7% | 37.2% | 11.5% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wells Road was 6.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.3% lower than the Combe Down average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Wells Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Combe Down and the 22nd lowest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.8%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 145A Wells Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-02-05 | £322,311 |
| Flat 1 145A Wells Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £348,000 | 2021-06-18 | £381,071 |
| Flat 3 145A Wells Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2018-08-02 | £330,524 |
| 139 Wells Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Other, an established residential building | £1,715,000 | 2018-02-15 | £1,989,714 |
| 143A Wells Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £728,000 | 2017-06-22 | £992,021 |
BA2 3AL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 3AL 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Catholic Primary School Oldfield Lane , BA2 3NR | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Park Infant School Dorset Close , BA2 3RF | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Infant School Moorfields Road , BA2 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 880 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Junior School Chantry Mead Road , BA2 2DE | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Park Junior School Lymore Terrace , Twerton BA2 2JL | 3out of 4 | 1,029 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 | 197 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE | 1out of 4 | 811 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Saint Gregory's Catholic College Combe Hay Lane , Odd Down BA2 8PA | 4out of 4 | 2,811 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE School Bay Tree Road , BA1 6ND | - not rated | 3,143 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ralph Allen School Claverton Down Road , Combe Down BA2 7AD | 3out of 4 | 3,401 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 | 705 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 | 1,098 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 | 1,271 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward's School, Bath North Road , Bath BA2 6HU | - not rated | 2,350 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Preparatory School College Road , Lansdown BA1 5SD | - not rated | 2,403 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Ways School 180 Frome Road , Odd Down BA2 5RF | 4out of 4 | 2,416 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Thai Takeaway | 136 Wells Road, Lyncombe | 162 yd | |
| The Good Bear Cafe | The Bear Pad, 7 Hayes Place | 162 yd | |
| Menu Gordon Jones | 2 Wellsway, Bath | 176 yd | |
| Riverview Cafe | Buro Happold Camden Mill, 230 Lower Bristol Road | 526 yd | |
| Milk Bun | 72 Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Inn | The Bear, 8 - 10 Wellsway | 176 yd | |
| The Moorfields | Moorfields Hotel, 73 Third Avenue | 694 yd | |
| Bath Brew House | The Bath Brew House, 14 James Street West | 717 yd | |
| King Of Wessex | Unit 1 Wetherspoons King Of Wessex Kingsmead Leisure Complex, 5 - 10 James Street West | 717 yd | |
| The Devonshire Arms | Devonshire Arms, 139 Wellsway | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | 79 Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland | 570 yd | |
| Goulash/Fiesta Mexico | Goulash, 78 Lower Bristol Road | 574 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 86 Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland | 612 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsbury's Supermarkets Limited, Green Park Station | 720 yd | |
| Adel's Express | Adel's, 34 Shaftesbury Road | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, 11 Wellsway | 187 yd | |
| Tesco | 52 Wellsway, Bath | 669 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Limited Green Park Station, Green Park Road | 719 yd | |
| Perfecto | Unit 2, Westpoint | 757 yd | |
| Morrison's Daily | 46 - 48 Moorland Road, Oldfield Park | 762 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Space Gym 7B 7B HAYESFIELD PARK | health and fitness suite | 141 yd |
| Hayesfield Upper School UPPER OLDFIELD PARK | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 313 yd |
| St Johns Catholic Primary School OLDFIELD LANE | 591 yd | |
| City Of Bath College Fitness Academy AVON STREET | health and fitness suite | 678 yd |
| Beechen Cliff School KIPLING AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 691 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Bath) KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX JAMES STREET WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 705 yd |
| Hayesfield Lower School BROUGHAM HAYES | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| The Gainsborough Bath Spa GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL BEAU STREET | health and fitness suite | 794 yd |
| Moorlands School Federation CHANTRY MEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| The Studio (Ladies Health & Fitness) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Trim Street | health and fitness suite | 1,014 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 | 78.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 156.96 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 156.96 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.31 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.