Chivers Street is in Bath and in Bath And North East Somerset district. BA2 5BH is located in the Combe Down electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bath. This postcode has been in use since 2017-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chivers Street, Bath, BA2 5BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA2 5BN, BA2 5BQ, BA2 5BU, BA2 5QN, BA2 5BS, BA2 5BZ, BA2 5QL, BA2 5QQ, BA2 5BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BA2 5BH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 51.7% | 47.2% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 48.3% | 52.8% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 5BH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.5% 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 | 26% | 47.5% | 21.5% | 37.9% | 9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.8% | 42.9% | -16.9% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 5.1% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 0.5% | -7.7% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (92.2%) 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 | 56.2% | 62.9% | 6.7% | 48.4% | 14.5% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 29.3% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 13% | 6.7% | -6.3% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 5BH this area, 2.5% 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 63.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.7% | 2.5% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -15.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 4.5% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 4.5% | -8.7% | 13.4% | -8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 22.2% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 53% | 63.6% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 29.8% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 95.8% | 76.7% | -19.1% | 81.4% | -4.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 80.2% 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 | 91.5% | 80.2% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 11% | 9.6% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 80.2% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 8.1% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 4.6% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.6% | 37.2% | 14.4% |
| Christian | 30.7% | 46.2% | -15.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chivers Street was 43.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.4% lower than the Combe Down average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chivers Street has the 16th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Combe Down and the 290th lowest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.5%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Chivers Street, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2025-10-10 | £395,000 |
| 25 Chivers Street, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2024-07-19 | £403,486 |
| 11 Chivers Street, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2024-06-11 | £728,564 |
| 5 Chivers Street, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-05-15 | £323,832 |
| 8 Chivers Street, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2022-07-29 | £474,508 |
BA2 5BH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 5BH 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 5BH 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 | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Park Educate Together Primary Academy Mulberry Way , Combe Down BA2 5BU | - not rated | 189 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Combe Down CofE Primary School Church Road , Combe Down BA2 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's Garden Primary School Lympsham Green , Odd Down BA2 2UN | 2out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Junior School Chantry Mead Road , BA2 2DE | 3out of 4 | 1,810 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Infant School Moorfields Road , BA2 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,844 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 | 1,372 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ralph Allen School Claverton Down Road , Combe Down BA2 7AD | 3out of 4 | 2,099 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gregory's Catholic College Combe Hay Lane , Odd Down BA2 8PA | 4out of 4 | 2,103 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayesfield Girls School Upper Oldfield Park , BA2 3LA | 3out of 4 | 2,171 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE School Bay Tree Road , BA1 6ND | - not rated | 4,598 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 | 2,295 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 | 1,025 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prior Park College Ralph Allen Drive , Bath BA2 5AH | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Ways School 180 Frome Road , Odd Down BA2 5RF | 4out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Frome Road , Odd Down BA2 5RF | 3out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkton Prep School Combe Down , BA2 7ET | - not rated | 1,366 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe @ The Hub | The Hub, Mulberry Way | 218 yd | |
| The Orchard Extra Care Housing Scheme | The Orchard, Rock Hall Lane | 504 yd | |
| St Andrew's Community Church | Hawthorn Grove, Combe Down | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forester And Flower | Foresters' Arms, 172 Bradford Road | 145 yd | |
| Combe Down Rugby Football Club | Combe Down Rugby Club, North Road | 338 yd | |
| The Hadley Arms Public House | Hadley Arms, North Road | 742 yd | |
| Cross Keys Inn Public House | Cross Keys Inn, Midford Road | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seafoods | 171 Bradford Road, Combe Down | 199 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison's Daily | 85 Bradford Road, Combe Down | 413 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 79 - 81 Bradford Road, Combe Down | 432 yd | |
| Co-Op Stop And Shop | Co-Op, 5 Park Place | 639 yd | |
| Tesco | Combe Down Express, 100 Midford Road | 1,071 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Park Et Primary Academy MULBERRY PARK EDUCATE TOGETHER PRIMARY ACADEMY MULBERRY PARK EDUCATE TOGETHER PRIMARY ACADEMY MULBERRY WAY | artificial grass pitch | 159 yd |
| The Glasshouse Playing Fields BRADFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Entry Hill Golf Course Entry Hill | golf | 821 yd |
| Prior Park College RALPH ALLEN DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,028 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 | 360 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.