Second Avenue is in Bath and in Bath And North East Somerset district. BA2 3NL 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 Second Avenue, Bath, BA2 3NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA2 3LE, BA2 3LF, BA2 3NJ, BA2 3NH, BA2 3HT, BA2 3LB, BA2 3PD, BA2 3LG, BA2 3LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA2 3NL is primarily male, with 56.4% of the population 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 | 50.5% | 43.6% | -6.9% | 51.0% | -7.4% |
| Male | 49.5% | 56.4% | 6.9% | 49.0% | 7.4% |
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 3NL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.1% 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 | 66.2% | 69.1% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 31.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.3% | 22.9% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -21.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 4.4% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 3% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 59.4% | 57.8% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 30.8% | 2.7% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 8.9% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 3NL this area, 7.9% 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 | 10.4% | 7.9% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 4.1% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 5.7% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 42.8% | 50.7% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 33.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 28.3% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 92.6% | 90% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 84% 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 | 86.5% | 84% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 6.2% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 6.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.2% | 84.2% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 6.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 0.5% | -2.8% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 6.9% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.9% | 37.2% | 20.7% |
| Christian | 28.7% | 46.2% | -17.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Second Avenue was 38.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.8% lower than the Moorlands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Second Avenue has the 6th lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Moorlands and the 255th lowest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Second Avenue, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2020-07-31 | £480,699 |
| 60 Second Avenue, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2014-12-30 | £205,067 |
| 59 Second Avenue, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2012-02-23 | £466,964 |
| 62 Second Avenue, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £76,500 | 1998-10-02 | £444,550 |
| 55 Second Avenue, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £92,500 | 1998-07-15 | £540,531 |
BA2 3NL 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 3NL 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) | 172 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 324 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Park Infant School Dorset Close , BA2 3RF | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Park Junior School Lymore Terrace , Twerton BA2 2JL | 3out of 4 | 568 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Infant School Moorfields Road , BA2 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Junior School Chantry Mead Road , BA2 2DE | 3out of 4 | 888 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 | 345 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE | 1out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Saint Gregory's Catholic College Combe Hay Lane , Odd Down BA2 8PA | 4out of 4 | 2,757 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield School Kelston Road , BA1 9AB | 4out of 4 | 2,955 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE School Bay Tree Road , BA1 6ND | - not rated | 3,352 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 | 1,121 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 | 1,351 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 | 1,763 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Preparatory School College Road , Lansdown BA1 5SD | - not rated | 2,322 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Ways School 180 Frome Road , Odd Down BA2 5RF | 4out of 4 | 2,521 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Frome Road , Odd Down BA2 5RF | 3out of 4 | 2,521 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grumpy Baker | The Gumpy Baker, 1 Moorland Road | 297 yd | |
| Subway | 36 Moorland Road, Oldfield Park | 304 yd | |
| Velo Lounge | Loungers Cafe, 30 Moorland Road | 379 yd | |
| Cheong Sing Chinese Takeaway | Cheong Sing, 26 Moorland Road | 390 yd | |
| Take A Break | Oldfield Park Baptist Church Hall, The Triangle | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moorfields | Moorfields Hotel, 73 Third Avenue | 200 yd | |
| Livingstone Public House | The Livingston Hotel, 24 - 25 Moorland Road | 379 yd | |
| Bear Inn | The Bear, 8 - 10 Wellsway | 665 yd | |
| Meatbusters Burger Bar | Burgers And Barrels, 2 Victoria Buildings | 696 yd | |
| Belvoir Castle | 32 - 33 Victoria Buildings, Twerton | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adel's Express | Adel's, 34 Shaftesbury Road | 210 yd | |
| Chicken Express Stars | 51 Moorland Road, Oldfield Park | 259 yd | |
| Magu | 37 Moorland Road, Oldfield Park | 281 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, 40 Moorland Road | 283 yd | |
| The Oyster Shell | 5 Moorland Road, Oldfield Park | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison's Daily | 46 - 48 Moorland Road, Oldfield Park | 236 yd | |
| Co-op | The Scala, Shaftesbury Road | 249 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Local, 54 - 56 Moorland Road | 297 yd | |
| Co-Op | Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, 11 Wellsway | 706 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Petrol Station | Sainsburys Petrol Station, Pines Way | 734 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hayesfield Upper School UPPER OLDFIELD PARK | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 247 yd |
| St Johns Catholic Primary School OLDFIELD LANE | 339 yd | |
| Hayesfield Lower School BROUGHAM HAYES | grass pitches | 390 yd |
| Space Gym 7B 7B HAYESFIELD PARK | health and fitness suite | 657 yd |
| Moorlands School Federation CHANTRY MEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Baskervilles Gymnastics And Fitness Centre ENGLISHCOMBE COURT ENGLISHCOMBE COURT ENGLISHCOMBE LANE | health and fitness suite | 895 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Bath) KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX JAMES STREET WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 974 yd |
| City Of Bath College Fitness Academy AVON STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,049 yd |
| Phase One 7-9 7-9 COMFORTABLE PLACE | health and fitness suite | 1,059 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 | 187.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.