Beechen Cliff Road is in Bath and in Bath district. BA2 4QS is located in the Widcombe & Lyncombe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bath. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beechen Cliff Road, Bath, BA2 4QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA2 4QY, BA2 4QT, BA2 4RH, BA2 4QP, BA2 4QR, BA2 4RG, BA2 4QA, BA2 4QJ, BA2 4PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA2 4QS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 53% | 5.2% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 52.2% | 47% | -5.2% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BA2 4QS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.9% | 29% | -6.9% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 59.1% | 7.2% | 44.2% | 14.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 6.8% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (91.7%) 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 | 66.7% | 66.2% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 17.8% |
| Good health | 24.8% | 25.5% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -8.1% |
| Fair health | 6.2% | 7.2% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 4QS this area, 3.6% 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 73%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -14.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 8.6% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 9.7% | -2.5% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.6% | 73% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 39.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95.3% | 94.6% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
In this area, 90% 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 | 90% | 90% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 4.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 89.7% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 6% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0.3% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.3% | 76.7% | 15.6% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.2% | 37.2% | 17.0% |
| Christian | 36.4% | 46.2% | -9.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beechen Cliff Road was 453.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 471.4% higher than the Combe Down average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Beechen Cliff Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Combe Down and the 16th highest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 107.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Cottage Beechen Cliff Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £1,480,000 | 2023-10-11 | £1,475,668 |
| Shirley Cottage Beechen Cliff Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2023-04-05 | £1,416,216 |
| Shirley Villa Beechen Cliff Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2019-02-28 | £1,239,642 |
| Wexcombe Beechen Cliff Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £947,000 | 2017-07-10 | £1,330,370 |
| Weymouth House Beechen Cliff Road, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £912,000 | 2014-01-31 | £1,592,574 |
BA2 4QS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 4QS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Catholic Primary School Oldfield Lane , BA2 3NR | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widcombe Infant School Archway Street , BA2 4JG | 4out of 4 | 950 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widcombe CofE Junior School Pulteney Road , BA2 4JG | 4out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Infant School Moorfields Road , BA2 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Park Infant School Dorset Close , BA2 3RF | 3out of 4 | 1,134 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 | 528 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hayesfield Girls School Upper Oldfield Park , BA2 3LA | 3out of 4 | 531 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Saint Gregory's Catholic College Combe Hay Lane , Odd Down BA2 8PA | 4out of 4 | 2,909 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE School Bay Tree Road , BA1 6ND | - not rated | 3,039 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ralph Allen School Claverton Down Road , Combe Down BA2 7AD | 3out of 4 | 3,086 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 | 545 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Paragon School, Junior School of Prior Park College Lyncombe House , Lyncombe Vale BA2 4LT | - not rated | 993 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bath Academy 27 Queen Square , BA1 2HX | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward's School, Bath North Road , Bath BA2 6HU | - not rated | 2,099 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prior Park College Ralph Allen Drive , Bath BA2 5AH | - not rated | 2,129 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Ways School 180 Frome Road , Odd Down BA2 5RF | 4out of 4 | 2,423 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Good Bear Cafe | The Bear Pad, 7 Hayes Place | 240 yd | |
| Menu Gordon Jones | 2 Wellsway, Bath | 265 yd | |
| Thai Thai Takeaway | 136 Wells Road, Lyncombe | 273 yd | |
| Riverview Cafe | Buro Happold Camden Mill, 230 Lower Bristol Road | 361 yd | |
| Subway | 31 Southgate Street, Bath | 471 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Inn | The Bear, 8 - 10 Wellsway | 265 yd | |
| Be At One | Be At One Limited, 11 Brunel Square | 515 yd | |
| Ludo Sports Bar And Kitchen | 9 Brunel Square, Bath | 537 yd | |
| The Black Fox | 47 St James's Parade, Bath | 603 yd | |
| Juno Bath Limited | 4 Philip Street, City Centre | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mokoko Coffee (Southgate Outdoor Bar) | Street Record, Southgate Place | 596 yd | |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) | 16 Lower Borough Walls, City Centre | 650 yd | |
| Manhattan | Manhattan Burger Bar, 23 Claverton Buildings | 703 yd | |
| Friends Takeaway | 3 New Street, City Centre | 763 yd | |
| Ruposhi | Ruposhi Indian Takeaway, 3 Sussex Place | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, 11 Wellsway | 201 yd | |
| Morrison's Market Kitchen | Morrison's, 11 Southgate Street | 531 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 2 - 4 Dorchester Street | 562 yd | |
| Tesco | 52 Wellsway, Bath | 656 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, 4 - 5 Westgate Buildings | 681 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Space Gym 7B 7B HAYESFIELD PARK | health and fitness suite | 239 yd |
| Beechen Cliff School KIPLING AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 413 yd |
| City Of Bath College Fitness Academy AVON STREET | health and fitness suite | 576 yd |
| Hayesfield Upper School UPPER OLDFIELD PARK | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 644 yd |
| The Gainsborough Bath Spa GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL BEAU STREET | health and fitness suite | 651 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Bath) KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX KINGSMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX JAMES STREET WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 698 yd |
| St Johns Catholic Primary School OLDFIELD LANE | 895 yd | |
| The Studio (Ladies Health & Fitness) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Trim Street | health and fitness suite | 936 yd |
| Hayesfield Lower School BROUGHAM HAYES | grass pitches | 1,015 yd |
| Bath Cricket Club NORTH PARADE BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,027 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 | 88.9% |
| 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 | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.