Sydney Wharf is in Bath and in Bath And North East Somerset district. BA2 4EF is located in the Bathwick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bath. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sydney Wharf, Bath, BA2 4EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA2 4EG, BA2 4EE, BA2 4EJ, BA2 4AZ, BA2 4EH, BA2 4BG, BA2 6BH, BA2 4EL, BA2 6NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BA2 4EF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 53.1% | 48.4% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 46.9% | 51.6% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 4EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% 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 | 55.1% | 45.6% | -9.5% | 37.9% | 7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.7% | 40.1% | 9.4% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 5.8% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 6% | 6.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.1%) 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 | 55% | 64.3% | 9.3% | 48.4% | 15.9% |
| Good health | 37% | 28.8% | -8.2% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 6.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 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 4EF this area, 3.4% 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 72.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -14.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.3% | 0.9% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -8.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.3% | 9.5% | 3.2% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 11% | -2.4% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.6% | 72.1% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 38.3% |
| Other | 11.1% | 1.5% | -9.6% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 16.1% | 7.7% | -8.4% | 0.7% | 7.0% |
| Indian | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 5.5% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 68.4% | 76.3% | 7.9% | 81.4% | -5.1% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 68.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59% | 68.8% | 9.8% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.4% | 16% | -8.4% | 5.6% | 10.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 3.7% | -1.9% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.2% | 68.1% | 9.9% | 83.2% | -15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 26% | 10.6% | -15.4% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.2% | 1.1% | -6.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 16.9% | 12.1% | 1.9% | 15.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 8.1% | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.7% | 37.2% | 13.5% |
| Christian | 35.7% | 46.2% | -10.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sydney Wharf was 92.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.6% higher than the Bathwick average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sydney Wharf has the 31st highest crime rate of 90 local areas in Bathwick and the 146th highest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sydney Wharf, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2022-09-05 | £430,421 |
| The Flat 7 Sydney Wharf, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-01-19 | £446,205 |
| 5A Sydney Wharf, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2020-08-03 | £720,813 |
| 7 Sydney Wharf, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Other, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2020-02-20 | £519,843 |
| 7A Sydney Wharf, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Other, an established residential building | £585 | 2020-02-20 | £716 |
BA2 4EF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% 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 4EF 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 4EF 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathwick St Mary Church School Darlington Road , BA2 6NN | 4out of 4 | 668 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widcombe CofE Junior School Pulteney Road , BA2 4JG | 4out of 4 | 759 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widcombe Infant School Archway Street , BA2 4JG | 4out of 4 | 798 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church School Northampton Street , Julian Road BA1 2SN | 3out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephens Church School Richmond Place , Lansdown BA1 5PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE | 1out of 4 | 1,644 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE School Bay Tree Road , BA1 6ND | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayesfield Girls School Upper Oldfield Park , BA2 3LA | 3out of 4 | 1,886 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ralph Allen School Claverton Down Road , Combe Down BA2 7AD | 3out of 4 | 3,013 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield School Kelston Road , BA1 9AB | 4out of 4 | 4,238 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath College Avon Street , BA1 1UP | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward's School, Bath North Road , Bath BA2 6HU | - not rated | 587 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bath Academy 27 Queen Square , BA1 2HX | - not rated | 971 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bath Claverton Down , BA2 7AY | - not rated | 1,583 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Paragon School, Junior School of Prior Park College Lyncombe House , Lyncombe Vale BA2 4LT | - not rated | 1,831 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal High School GDST Royal High School Bath GDST , Lansdown Road BA1 5SZ | - not rated | 1,922 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter's Coffee Shop | 1 Georges Place, Bathwick Hill | 144 yd | |
| Graysons Restaurants | Holburne Museum Of Art, Great Pulteney Street | 262 yd | |
| Roasted Lemon Cafe | Sydney Gardens, Sydney Place | 330 yd | |
| Rui | 22 Bathwick Street, Bathwick | 470 yd | |
| The Diner | Bath Sports And Leisure Centre, North Parade Road | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath Bowling Club | Pulteney Road, Bathwick | 233 yd | |
| Fosters Rooms Limited | Hamptons Stand Recreation Ground, Pulteney Mews | 325 yd | |
| Pulteney Arms | 37 Daniel Street, Bathwick | 395 yd | |
| The Barley Mow | The Barley, 32 Bathwick Street | 411 yd | |
| Boater | The Boater, 9 Argyle Street | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Thayers Ice Cream Shop | David Thayers Ice Cream Shop, 8 York Street | 768 yd | |
| Taka Taka | 34 Broad Street, City Centre | 808 yd | |
| The Cornish Bakery | 7 Abbey Church Yard, City Centre | 851 yd | |
| Schwartz Bros Ltd | Schwartz Brothers Ltd, 102 Walcot Street | 853 yd | |
| La Baguette | La Baguette, 3 Stall Street | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Georges House, Bathwick Hill | 145 yd | |
| Morrison's Daily | Martin Mccoll, 33 Bathwick Street | 411 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Waitrose Limited, The Podium | 725 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, 16 - 18 Stall Street | 890 yd | |
| Tesco Bath Express | Tesco Express, 13 Stall Street | 906 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bath Recreation Ground PULTENEY MEWS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 325 yd |
| Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel SYDNEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 439 yd |
| Bath Sports & Leisure Centre North Parade Road | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 480 yd |
| Bath Rugby (The Recreation Ground) Argyle Street | grass pitches | 498 yd |
| King Edward'S School Bath NORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 531 yd |
| Bath Cricket Club NORTH PARADE BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 539 yd |
| Hilton Hotel Bath City WALCOT STREET | health and fitness suite | 745 yd |
| Ymca (Bath Group) INTERNATIONAL HOUSE INTERNATIONAL HOUSE BROAD STREET PLACE | health and fitness suite | 827 yd |
| Bath Golf Club SHAM CASTLE SHAM CASTLE GOLF COURSE ROAD | golf | 946 yd |
| The Studio (Ladies Health & Fitness) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Trim Street | health and fitness suite | 954 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 | 28.6% |
| 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.