Lower Oldfield Park is in Bath and in Bath And North East Somerset district. BA2 3HR is located in the Oldfield Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bath. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lower Oldfield Park, Bath, BA2 3HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA2 3HS, BA2 3PG, BA2 3LQ, BA2 3LD, BA2 3LF, BA2 3LH, BA2 3HU, BA2 3PH, BA2 3PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BA2 3HR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.6% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.4% | -1.4% | 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 3HR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47% 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 | 42.7% | 47% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 45.9% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 2.5% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -6.6% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 57.8% | 60.2% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 11.8% |
| Good health | 26.5% | 28.5% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 9.4% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 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 3HR this area, 5.4% 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 60.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.9% | 5.4% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 9.4% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17% | 19.8% | 2.8% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.1% | 60.1% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 26.3% |
| Other | 6.6% | 0% | -6.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 91.6% | 92.2% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 10.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 82.2% 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 | 84.3% | 82.2% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 9% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 5.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84% | 82.5% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 6.6% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 2.8% | -3.5% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.7% | 37.2% | 12.5% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Oldfield Park was 17.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.8% lower than the Bathwick average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
Lower Oldfield Park has the 13th lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Bathwick and the 81st lowest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.2%.
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 The Old Workshop Rear Of 75 Lower Oldfield Park, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,100 | 2025-05-02 | £228,628 |
| Ground Floor Flat 75 Lower Oldfield Park, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2023-09-07 | £338,000 |
| 105 Lower Oldfield Park, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £1,025,000 | 2023-03-31 | £1,095,148 |
| 97 Lower Oldfield Park, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £927,500 | 2021-11-25 | £1,064,644 |
| 113 Lower Oldfield Park, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2021-02-12 | £978,296 |
BA2 3HR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BA2 3HR 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 3HR 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 29 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldfield Park Infant School Dorset Close , BA2 3RF | 3out of 4 | 282 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School Oldfield Lane , BA2 3NR | 3out of 4 | 569 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Park Junior School Lymore Terrace , Twerton BA2 2JL | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Infant School Moorfields Road , BA2 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Junior School Chantry Mead Road , BA2 2DE | 3out of 4 | 1,132 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 | 465 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE | 1out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oldfield School Kelston Road , BA1 9AB | 4out of 4 | 2,758 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gregory's Catholic College Combe Hay Lane , Odd Down BA2 8PA | 4out of 4 | 2,994 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE School Bay Tree Road , BA1 6ND | - not rated | 3,183 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 | 1,102 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 | 1,235 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 | 1,926 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Preparatory School College Road , Lansdown BA1 5SD | - not rated | 2,085 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal High School GDST Royal High School Bath GDST , Lansdown Road BA1 5SZ | - not rated | 2,447 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Kingswood School Lansdown Road , BA1 5RG | - not rated | 2,545 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 36 Moorland Road, Oldfield Park | 233 yd | |
| Cheong Sing Chinese Takeaway | Cheong Sing, 26 Moorland Road | 263 yd | |
| Velo Lounge | Loungers Cafe, 30 Moorland Road | 264 yd | |
| The Grumpy Baker | The Gumpy Baker, 1 Moorland Road | 267 yd | |
| Take A Break | Oldfield Park Baptist Church Hall, The Triangle | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Public House | The Livingston Hotel, 24 - 25 Moorland Road | 264 yd | |
| The Moorfields | Moorfields Hotel, 73 Third Avenue | 380 yd | |
| Meatbusters Burger Bar | Burgers And Barrels, 2 Victoria Buildings | 451 yd | |
| Belvoir Castle | 32 - 33 Victoria Buildings, Twerton | 452 yd | |
| The Charmbury Arms | 69 - 70 Brook Road, Twerton | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, 40 Moorland Road | 219 yd | |
| Magu | 37 Moorland Road, Oldfield Park | 226 yd | |
| Adel's Express | Adel's, 34 Shaftesbury Road | 228 yd | |
| Chicken Express Stars | 51 Moorland Road, Oldfield Park | 254 yd | |
| The Oyster Shell | 5 Moorland Road, Oldfield Park | 267 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | The Scala, Shaftesbury Road | 184 yd | |
| Morrison's Daily | 46 - 48 Moorland Road, Oldfield Park | 216 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Local, 54 - 56 Moorland Road | 267 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Petrol Station | Sainsburys Petrol Station, Pines Way | 528 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Limited Green Park Station, Green Park Road | 671 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hayesfield Lower School BROUGHAM HAYES | grass pitches | 148 yd |
| Hayesfield Upper School UPPER OLDFIELD PARK | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 347 yd |
| St Johns Catholic Primary School OLDFIELD LANE | 585 yd | |
| Space Gym 7B 7B HAYESFIELD PARK | health and fitness suite | 796 yd |
| Phase One 7-9 7-9 COMFORTABLE PLACE | health and fitness suite | 821 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Bath) KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX JAMES STREET WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 892 yd |
| City Of Bath College Fitness Academy AVON STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,011 yd |
| Moorlands School Federation CHANTRY MEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,057 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 192.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.