Walnut Drive is in Bath and in Bath And North East Somerset district. BA2 3LZ 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 Walnut Drive, Bath, BA2 3LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA2 3AG, BA2 3NP, BA2 3AJ, BA2 3NF, BA2 3AD, BA2 3NT, BA2 3NW, BA2 3ND, BA2 3NQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BA2 3LZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 56.7% | 49.3% | -7.4% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 43.3% | 50.7% | 7.4% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 3LZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.7% 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 | 41% | 53.7% | 12.7% | 37.9% | 15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.5% | 22.4% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -21.8% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 10.4% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 18% | 12.4% | -5.6% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.3% | 45% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 23.6% | 34.7% | 11.1% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 13.5% | -4.2% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 9.4% | 3.6% | -5.8% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.3% | 14% | -20.3% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 9% | 3.4% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 7.5% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 6% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.9% | 23.5% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.5% | 36.5% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 2.7% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.5% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.1% | 84.4% | -8.7% | 81.4% | 3.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 82.1% 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 | 85.2% | 82.1% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 5.4% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 4% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.2% | 82.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 9.8% | 7.3% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 3.6% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walnut Drive was 69.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.0% higher than the Moorlands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Walnut Drive has the 8th highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Moorlands and the 205th highest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Walnut Drive, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-03-12 | £420,321 |
| 1 Walnut Drive, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £344,000 | 2019-01-04 | £460,133 |
| 2 Walnut Drive, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £303,000 | 2018-09-03 | £395,185 |
| 3 Walnut Drive, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2017-04-11 | £439,907 |
| 2 Walnut Drive, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2010-07-02 | £408,447 |
BA2 3LZ 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 3LZ 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 | 62 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Catholic Primary School Oldfield Lane , BA2 3NR | 3out of 4 | 215 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Infant School Moorfields Road , BA2 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Park Junior School Lymore Terrace , Twerton BA2 2JL | 3out of 4 | 656 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Junior School Chantry Mead Road , BA2 2DE | 3out of 4 | 673 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Park Infant School Dorset Close , BA2 3RF | 3out of 4 | 814 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 | 289 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE | 1out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Saint Gregory's Catholic College Combe Hay Lane , Odd Down BA2 8PA | 4out of 4 | 2,548 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield School Kelston Road , BA1 9AB | 4out of 4 | 3,258 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE School Bay Tree Road , BA1 6ND | - not rated | 3,462 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 | 1,083 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 | 1,421 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 | 1,492 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Ways School 180 Frome Road , Odd Down BA2 5RF | 4out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Frome Road , Odd Down BA2 5RF | 3out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Preparatory School College Road , Lansdown BA1 5SD | - not rated | 2,558 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Thai Takeaway | 136 Wells Road, Lyncombe | 434 yd | |
| Menu Gordon Jones | 2 Wellsway, Bath | 445 yd | |
| The Good Bear Cafe | The Bear Pad, 7 Hayes Place | 463 yd | |
| The Grumpy Baker | The Gumpy Baker, 1 Moorland Road | 581 yd | |
| Subway | 36 Moorland Road, Oldfield Park | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moorfields | Moorfields Hotel, 73 Third Avenue | 369 yd | |
| Bear Inn | The Bear, 8 - 10 Wellsway | 445 yd | |
| Livingstone Public House | The Livingston Hotel, 24 - 25 Moorland Road | 678 yd | |
| The Devonshire Arms | Devonshire Arms, 139 Wellsway | 754 yd | |
| Meatbusters Burger Bar | Burgers And Barrels, 2 Victoria Buildings | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adel's Express | Adel's, 34 Shaftesbury Road | 497 yd | |
| Chicken Express Stars | 51 Moorland Road, Oldfield Park | 542 yd | |
| Peking Chef | Peking Chef Take Away, 84 St Kilda's Road | 569 yd | |
| Magu | 37 Moorland Road, Oldfield Park | 576 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, 40 Moorland Road | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, 11 Wellsway | 503 yd | |
| Morrison's Daily | 46 - 48 Moorland Road, Oldfield Park | 528 yd | |
| Co-op | The Scala, Shaftesbury Road | 550 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Local, 54 - 56 Moorland Road | 581 yd | |
| Tesco | 52 Wellsway, Bath | 680 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Johns Catholic Primary School OLDFIELD LANE | 202 yd | |
| Hayesfield Upper School UPPER OLDFIELD PARK | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 304 yd |
| Space Gym 7B 7B HAYESFIELD PARK | health and fitness suite | 460 yd |
| Moorlands School Federation CHANTRY MEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Hayesfield Lower School BROUGHAM HAYES | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Baskervilles Gymnastics And Fitness Centre ENGLISHCOMBE COURT ENGLISHCOMBE COURT ENGLISHCOMBE LANE | health and fitness suite | 709 yd |
| Bloomfield Tennis Club WELLSWAY | tennis courts | 954 yd |
| Beechen Cliff School KIPLING AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 955 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Bath) KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX JAMES STREET WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,024 yd |
| City Of Bath College Fitness Academy AVON STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,040 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.