Shaftesbury Road is in Bath and in Bath And North East Somerset district. BA2 3LH is located in the Westmoreland electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bath. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shaftesbury Road, Bath, BA2 3LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA2 3LJ, BA2 3PN, BA2 3PQ, BA2 3PG, BA2 3PJ, BA2 3NY, BA2 3LG, BA2 3LU, BA2 3LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BA2 3LH has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48.4% | 50% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 3LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 79.1% 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 | 73.7% | 79.1% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 41.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.1% | 14.2% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -30.0% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (91.2%) 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 | 59.1% | 59.1% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 10.7% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 32.1% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 6.4% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 3LH this area, 5.7% 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 | 7.9% | 5.7% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.4% | 1.8% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 4.7% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 49.2% | 58.5% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 41.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 25.6% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 7% | 1.2% | -5.8% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 83.1% | 85.8% | 2.7% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 83% 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 | 84.1% | 83% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 9.4% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 4.2% | -4.7% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.6% | 82.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 8.1% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 4.9% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.1% | 37.2% | 15.9% |
| Christian | 33.5% | 46.2% | -12.7% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shaftesbury Road was 338.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 434.2% higher than the Moorlands average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Shaftesbury Road has the highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Moorlands and the 23rd highest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.8%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewood Shaftesbury Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2024-08-09 | £407,337 |
| Clan Nor Shaftesbury Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2021-09-17 | £571,295 |
| Rosewood Shaftesbury Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2018-09-10 | £482,569 |
| Berrywood Shaftesbury Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2017-03-29 | £484,259 |
| Clan Nor Shaftesbury Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2017-03-03 | £449,669 |
BA2 3LH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 3LH 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) | 200 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 55 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Education | 31 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 397 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School Oldfield Lane , BA2 3NR | 3out of 4 | 487 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Park Junior School Lymore Terrace , Twerton BA2 2JL | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Infant School Moorfields Road , BA2 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Junior School Chantry Mead Road , BA2 2DE | 3out of 4 | 1,037 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 | 536 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE | 1out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oldfield School Kelston Road , BA1 9AB | 4out of 4 | 2,735 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gregory's Catholic College Combe Hay Lane , Odd Down BA2 8PA | 4out of 4 | 2,877 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE School Bay Tree Road , BA1 6ND | - not rated | 3,344 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 | 1,244 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 | 1,398 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 | 1,979 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Preparatory School College Road , Lansdown BA1 5SD | - not rated | 2,208 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal High School GDST Royal High School Bath GDST , Lansdown Road BA1 5SZ | - not rated | 2,591 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Kingswood School Lansdown Road , BA1 5RG | - not rated | 2,676 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 | 92 yd | |
| The Grumpy Baker | The Gumpy Baker, 1 Moorland Road | 110 yd | |
| Velo Lounge | Loungers Cafe, 30 Moorland Road | 160 yd | |
| Cheong Sing Chinese Takeaway | Cheong Sing, 26 Moorland Road | 169 yd | |
| Take A Break | Oldfield Park Baptist Church Hall, The Triangle | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Public House | The Livingston Hotel, 24 - 25 Moorland Road | 160 yd | |
| The Moorfields | Moorfields Hotel, 73 Third Avenue | 257 yd | |
| The Charmbury Arms | 69 - 70 Brook Road, Twerton | 552 yd | |
| Meatbusters Burger Bar | Burgers And Barrels, 2 Victoria Buildings | 575 yd | |
| Belvoir Castle | 32 - 33 Victoria Buildings, Twerton | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adel's Express | Adel's, 34 Shaftesbury Road | 71 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, 40 Moorland Road | 71 yd | |
| Magu | 37 Moorland Road, Oldfield Park | 74 yd | |
| Chicken Express Stars | 51 Moorland Road, Oldfield Park | 91 yd | |
| The Oyster Shell | 5 Moorland Road, Oldfield Park | 109 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | The Scala, Shaftesbury Road | 31 yd | |
| Morrison's Daily | 46 - 48 Moorland Road, Oldfield Park | 53 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Local, 54 - 56 Moorland Road | 110 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Petrol Station | Sainsburys Petrol Station, Pines Way | 684 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Limited Green Park Station, Green Park Road | 834 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hayesfield Lower School BROUGHAM HAYES | grass pitches | 293 yd |
| Hayesfield Upper School UPPER OLDFIELD PARK | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 423 yd |
| St Johns Catholic Primary School OLDFIELD LANE | 509 yd | |
| Space Gym 7B 7B HAYESFIELD PARK | health and fitness suite | 863 yd |
| Phase One 7-9 7-9 COMFORTABLE PLACE | health and fitness suite | 947 yd |
| Moorlands School Federation CHANTRY MEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 958 yd |
| Baskervilles Gymnastics And Fitness Centre ENGLISHCOMBE COURT ENGLISHCOMBE COURT ENGLISHCOMBE LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,026 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Bath) KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX JAMES STREET WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,049 yd |
| Genesis Lifestyle Centre STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,089 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.