Wells Road is in Bath and in Bath And North East Somerset district. BA2 3AS is located in the Widcombe & Lyncombe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bath. This postcode has been in use since 2002-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wells Road, Bath, BA2 3AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA2 3AP, BA2 3AT, BA2 3BA, BA2 3DQ, BA2 4PU, BA2 3BR, BA2 3BB, BA2 4QB, BA2 4PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA2 3AS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% 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 | 52.6% | 55.6% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 47.4% | 44.4% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
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 3AS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.9% 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 | 77.6% | 74.9% | -2.7% | 37.9% | 37.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.5% | 17.4% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -26.8% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 5.7% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.2%) 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 | 55.3% | 52.6% | -2.7% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 37.6% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 7.7% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 3AS this area, 3.7% 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 45.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.9% | 3.7% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.7% | 7.3% | 1.6% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 4.1% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.5% | 35.6% | 15.1% | 16.9% | 18.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.2% | 45.1% | -3.1% | 33.8% | 11.3% |
| Other | 11.4% | 2.4% | -9.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.9% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 14% | 1.6% | -12.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 2.6% | -2.8% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 6.7% | 2.3% | -4.4% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 67.8% | 82.9% | 15.1% | 81.4% | 1.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 75.1% 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 | 55.9% | 75.1% | 19.2% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 13.2% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.3% | 7.5% | -19.8% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.5% | 74.9% | 19.4% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 25.3% | 7.7% | -17.6% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.6% | 5.6% | -3.0% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 6.8% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.3% | 37.2% | 21.1% |
| Christian | 24.2% | 46.2% | -22.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wells Road was 195.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 122.3% higher than the Bathwick average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Wells Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 90 local areas in Bathwick and the 52nd highest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.6%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% 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 Prospect House, 26 - 28 Wells Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-10-07 | £162,753 |
| Flat 4 Prospect House, 26 - 28 Wells Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2022-08-22 | £192,817 |
| Flat 3 Prospect House, 26 - 28 Wells Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-06-30 | £147,829 |
| Flat 7 Prospect House, 26 - 28 Wells Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2015-05-15 | £127,280 |
| Flat 6 Prospect House, 26 - 28 Wells Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2015-05-15 | £142,837 |
BA2 3AS 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 student residents living in BA2 3AS 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 | 135 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 100 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Education | 36 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 35 |
| Other | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widcombe Infant School Archway Street , BA2 4JG | 4out of 4 | 893 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widcombe CofE Junior School Pulteney Road , BA2 4JG | 4out of 4 | 954 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Park Infant School Dorset Close , BA2 3RF | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School Oldfield Lane , BA2 3NR | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church School Northampton Street , Julian Road BA1 2SN | 3out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 560 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE | 1out of 4 | 759 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE School Bay Tree Road , BA1 6ND | - not rated | 2,773 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gregory's Catholic College Combe Hay Lane , Odd Down BA2 8PA | 4out of 4 | 3,170 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ralph Allen School Claverton Down Road , Combe Down BA2 7AD | 3out of 4 | 3,224 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 | 288 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 | 756 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 | 1,208 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward's School, Bath North Road , Bath BA2 6HU | - not rated | 1,925 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Preparatory School College Road , Lansdown BA1 5SD | - not rated | 2,227 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prior Park College Ralph Allen Drive , Bath BA2 5AH | - not rated | 2,312 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Cafe | Buro Happold Camden Mill, 230 Lower Bristol Road | 101 yd | |
| Forum Coffee House | 3 Forum Buildings, St James's Parade | 281 yd | |
| Subway | 31 Southgate Street, Bath | 283 yd | |
| East Meets West | 33 Southgate Street, City Centre | 289 yd | |
| Coffee Shop | The Coffee Shop, City Of Bath College | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Fox | 47 St James's Parade, Bath | 341 yd | |
| The Cork | 11 - 12 Westgate Buildings, City Centre | 400 yd | |
| Be At One | Be At One Limited, 11 Brunel Square | 408 yd | |
| Lamb And Lion | Lamb & Lion, 15 Lower Borough Walls | 410 yd | |
| The Trinity Pub | The Trinity Inn, 49 James Street West | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) | 16 Lower Borough Walls, City Centre | 402 yd | |
| Mokoko Coffee (Southgate Outdoor Bar) | Street Record, Southgate Place | 406 yd | |
| Friends Takeaway | 3 New Street, City Centre | 479 yd | |
| Seafoods Fish Bar | Seafoods Fish Bar, 38 Kingsmead Street | 503 yd | |
| Al Falafel | Al Felafel Takeaway, 3 Monmouth Street | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison's Market Kitchen | Morrison's, 11 Southgate Street | 343 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, 4 - 5 Westgate Buildings | 400 yd | |
| Perfecto | Unit 2, Westpoint | 408 yd | |
| Co-Op | Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, 11 Wellsway | 409 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 2 - 4 Dorchester Street | 409 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| City Of Bath College Fitness Academy AVON STREET | health and fitness suite | 296 yd |
| The Gainsborough Bath Spa GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL BEAU STREET | health and fitness suite | 387 yd |
| Space Gym 7B 7B HAYESFIELD PARK | health and fitness suite | 419 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Bath) KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX JAMES STREET WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 420 yd |
| Hayesfield Upper School UPPER OLDFIELD PARK | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 644 yd |
| The Studio (Ladies Health & Fitness) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Trim Street | health and fitness suite | 655 yd |
| Beechen Cliff School KIPLING AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 658 yd |
| Bath Rugby (The Recreation Ground) Argyle Street | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Bath Sports & Leisure Centre North Parade Road | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 864 yd |
| Bath Cricket Club NORTH PARADE BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 882 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.