Lower Bristol Road is in Bath and in Bath And North East Somerset district. BA2 3BG 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 3BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA2 3BQ, BA2 3DL, BA2 3BS, BA2 3HE, BA2 3BE, BA2 3EE, BA2 3EX, BA2 3HG, BA2 3HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BA2 3BG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.4% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50% | 49.6% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 3BG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.4% 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 | 71.2% | 76.4% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 38.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.6% | 16.3% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -27.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 4.5% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (91.1%) 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 | 58.1% | 60.2% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 11.8% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 30.9% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 6.5% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 3BG this area, 3.5% 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 | 9.5% | 3.5% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 2.6% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.5% | 6.4% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 34.9% | 46.3% | 11.4% | 16.9% | 29.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 36.7% | 1.1% | 33.8% | 2.9% |
| Other | 4.7% | 4.5% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 92.2% | 83.8% | -8.4% | 81.4% | 2.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 77.4% 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 | 84.7% | 77.4% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 8.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 6.3% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.4% | 77.4% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 6.8% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 7.1% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 4.8% | 0.1% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.2% | 37.2% | 25.0% |
| Christian | 26.5% | 46.2% | -19.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Bristol Road was 58.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.2% lower than the Bathwick average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lower Bristol Road has the 39th highest crime rate of 90 local areas in Bathwick and the 239th highest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop Unit 76 Lower Bristol Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Other, an established residential building | £6,000 | 2019-10-18 | £7,175 |
| 75 Lower Bristol Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Other, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2014-10-16 | £220,126 |
| 80 Lower Bristol Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2008-07-18 | £416,130 |
| Flat 77 Lower Bristol Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2008-02-18 | £379,378 |
| 78 - 79 Lower Bristol Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2001-01-23 | £254,644 |
BA2 3BG 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 student residents living in BA2 3BG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 122 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 39 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldfield Park Infant School Dorset Close , BA2 3RF | 3out of 4 | 399 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School Oldfield Lane , BA2 3NR | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church School Northampton Street , Julian Road BA1 2SN | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Park Junior School Lymore Terrace , Twerton BA2 2JL | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Infant School Moorfields Road , BA2 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,266 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 | 457 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE | 1out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE School Bay Tree Road , BA1 6ND | - not rated | 2,804 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield School Kelston Road , BA1 9AB | 4out of 4 | 2,928 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gregory's Catholic College Combe Hay Lane , Odd Down BA2 8PA | 4out of 4 | 3,255 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 729 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 | 822 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 | 1,775 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Preparatory School College Road , Lansdown BA1 5SD | - not rated | 1,864 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal High School GDST Royal High School Bath GDST , Lansdown Road BA1 5SZ | - not rated | 2,144 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Kingswood School Lansdown Road , BA1 5RG | - not rated | 2,293 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 22 yd | |
| Taka Taka | 81 Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland | 40 yd | |
| The Italian Cafe | 84 Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland | 57 yd | |
| Susmita's | 85 Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland | 57 yd | |
| The Mint Room | Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland | 253 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meatbusters Burger Bar | Burgers And Barrels, 2 Victoria Buildings | 420 yd | |
| Belvoir Castle | 32 - 33 Victoria Buildings, Twerton | 420 yd | |
| Bath Brew House | The Bath Brew House, 14 James Street West | 480 yd | |
| King Of Wessex | Unit 1 Wetherspoons King Of Wessex Kingsmead Leisure Complex, 5 - 10 James Street West | 480 yd | |
| The New Inn | New Inn, 23 - 24 Monmouth Place | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | 79 Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland | 7 yd | |
| Goulash/Fiesta Mexico | Goulash, 78 Lower Bristol Road | 11 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 86 Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland | 57 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsbury's Supermarkets Limited, Green Park Station | 266 yd | |
| Straight Jackets | Green Park Station, Green Park Road | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Limited Green Park Station, Green Park Road | 264 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Petrol Station | Sainsburys Petrol Station, Pines Way | 269 yd | |
| Co-op | The Scala, Shaftesbury Road | 599 yd | |
| Perfecto | Unit 2, Westpoint | 605 yd | |
| Morrison's Daily | 46 - 48 Moorland Road, Oldfield Park | 628 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hayesfield Lower School BROUGHAM HAYES | grass pitches | 339 yd |
| Hayesfield Upper School UPPER OLDFIELD PARK | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 405 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Bath) KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX JAMES STREET WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 483 yd |
| City Of Bath College Fitness Academy AVON STREET | health and fitness suite | 625 yd |
| Phase One 7-9 7-9 COMFORTABLE PLACE | health and fitness suite | 660 yd |
| Space Gym 7B 7B HAYESFIELD PARK | health and fitness suite | 694 yd |
| The Gainsborough Bath Spa GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL BEAU STREET | health and fitness suite | 751 yd |
| Excel Tennis Centre ROYAL VICTORIA PARK PAVILION ROYAL VICTORIA PARK PAVILION ROYAL AVENUE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 776 yd |
| The Studio (Ladies Health & Fitness) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Trim Street | health and fitness suite | 790 yd |
| St Johns Catholic Primary School OLDFIELD LANE | 847 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 | 66.7% |
| 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 | 159.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 239.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 29.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.