Lower Bristol Road is in Bath and in Bath district. BA2 3BE is located in the Oldfield Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bath. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lower Bristol Road, Bath, BA2 3BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA2 3EX, BA2 3EE, BA2 3DL, BA2 3BG, BA2 3HE, BA2 3HG, BA2 3BS, BA2 3BH, BA2 3BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA2 3BE, 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 3BE, 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 3BE 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 Lower Bristol Road was 107.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.0% higher than the Bathwick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lower Bristol Road has the 30th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bathwick and the 131st highest crime rate of 592 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 50.0%.
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 2 64 Lower Bristol Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2025-03-28 | £205,506 |
| Ground Floor Flat 58 Lower Bristol Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-01-27 | £233,730 |
| 46 Lower Bristol Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-10-25 | £348,006 |
| 48 Lower Bristol Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Other, an established residential building | £1,600,000 | 2021-07-12 | £1,653,738 |
| 46 Lower Bristol Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Other, an established residential building | £1,600,000 | 2021-07-12 | £1,653,738 |
BA2 3BE 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 3BE 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldfield Park Infant School Dorset Close , BA2 3RF | - not rated | 624 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Park Infant School Dorset Close , BA2 3RF | 3out of 4 | 624 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Infant School Charlotte Street , BA1 2NE | - not rated | 634 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School Oldfield Lane , BA2 3NR | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School Oldfield Lane , BA2 3NR | - not rated | 848 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 | - not rated | 383 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hayesfield Girls School Upper Oldfield Park , BA2 3LA | 3out of 4 | 383 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE | 3out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Alexandra Park , BA2 4RE | - not rated | 1,088 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE | - not rated | 1,088 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath College Avon Street , BA1 1UP | - not rated | 531 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 | 754 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdown Tuition Centre Julian Road , BA1 2RH | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory School Moorlands , Englishcombe Lane BA2 2EF | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bath High School Lansdown Road , Hope House BA1 5ES | - not rated | 1,469 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Lime Grove Special School Lime Grove Gardens , Off Pulteney Road BA2 4HE | - not rated | 1,487 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milk Bun | 72 Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland | 94 yd | |
| Taka Taka | 81 Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland | 155 yd | |
| The Italian Cafe | 84 Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland | 173 yd | |
| Susmita's | 85 Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland | 173 yd | |
| Green Park Brasserie | Green Park Brasserie 6 Green Park Station, Green Park Road | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath Brew House | The Bath Brew House, 14 James Street West | 412 yd | |
| King Of Wessex | Unit 1 Wetherspoons King Of Wessex Kingsmead Leisure Complex, 5 - 10 James Street West | 412 yd | |
| The Trinity Pub | The Trinity Inn, 49 James Street West | 496 yd | |
| Meatbusters Burger Bar | Burgers And Barrels, 2 Victoria Buildings | 535 yd | |
| Belvoir Castle | 32 - 33 Victoria Buildings, Twerton | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | 79 Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland | 122 yd | |
| Goulash/Fiesta Mexico | Goulash, 78 Lower Bristol Road | 127 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 86 Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland | 173 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsbury's Supermarkets Limited, Green Park Station | 266 yd | |
| Straight Jackets | Green Park Station, Green Park Road | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Limited Green Park Station, Green Park Road | 265 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Petrol Station | Sainsburys Petrol Station, Pines Way | 365 yd | |
| Perfecto | Unit 2, Westpoint | 526 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, 4 - 5 Westgate Buildings | 569 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 43 Monmouth Street | 592 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hayesfield Upper School UPPER OLDFIELD PARK | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 383 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Bath) KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX JAMES STREET WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 411 yd |
| Hayesfield Lower School BROUGHAM HAYES | grass pitches | 435 yd |
| City Of Bath College Fitness Academy AVON STREET | health and fitness suite | 530 yd |
| Space Gym 7B 7B HAYESFIELD PARK | health and fitness suite | 600 yd |
| The Gainsborough Bath Spa GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL BEAU STREET | health and fitness suite | 660 yd |
| The Studio (Ladies Health & Fitness) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Trim Street | health and fitness suite | 734 yd |
| Phase One 7-9 7-9 COMFORTABLE PLACE | health and fitness suite | 755 yd |
| Excel Tennis Centre ROYAL VICTORIA PARK PAVILION ROYAL VICTORIA PARK PAVILION ROYAL AVENUE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 781 yd |
| St Johns Catholic Primary School OLDFIELD LANE | 839 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 | 87.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.