Fox Hill is in Bath and in Bath district. BA2 5QN is located in the Combe Down electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bath. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fox Hill, Bath, BA2 5QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA2 5BN, BA2 5PG, BA2 5BH, BA2 5BQ, BA2 5QQ, BA2 5PR, BA2 5PS, BA2 5QG, BA2 5BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BA2 5QN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.8% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.2% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 5QN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% 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% | 43% | 17.0% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.8% | 42% | -17.8% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 9.3% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 1.6% | -6.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (86.4%) 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% | 50% | -6.2% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 36.4% | 8.2% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 13% | 10.2% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 5QN this area, 3.1% 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 52.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.7% | 3.1% | -7.6% | 18.2% | -15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 8.8% | 2.0% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 13% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 18.7% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 53% | 52.8% | -0.2% | 33.8% | 19.0% |
| Other | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.8% | 86.7% | -9.1% | 81.4% | 5.3% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 85.2% 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% | 85.2% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 7.2% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| 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% | 84.8% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 8.3% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 1.1% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 33.7% | 46.2% | -12.5% |
| Buddhist | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fox Hill was 31.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.8% lower than the Combe Down average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fox Hill has the 18th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Combe Down and the 213th lowest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 78.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Fox Hill, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2024-04-19 | £419,851 |
| 40 Fox Hill, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2022-12-20 | £594,069 |
| 28 Fox Hill, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £439,000 | 2022-04-28 | £465,189 |
| 19 Fox Hill, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2022-03-16 | £610,695 |
| 23 Fox Hill, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-01-10 | £598,616 |
BA2 5QN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| 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 | 261 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Combe Down CofE Primary School Church Road , Combe Down BA2 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 949 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's Garden Primary School Lympsham Green , Odd Down BA2 2UN | 2out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Junior School Chantry Mead Road , BA2 2DE | 3out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Infant School Moorfields Road , BA2 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,727 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 | 1,282 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Saint Gregory's Catholic College Combe Hay Lane , Odd Down BA2 8PA | 4out of 4 | 2,056 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayesfield Girls School Upper Oldfield Park , BA2 3LA | 3out of 4 | 2,060 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ralph Allen School Claverton Down Road , Combe Down BA2 7AD | 3out of 4 | 2,180 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE School Bay Tree Road , BA1 6ND | - not rated | 4,533 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 | 2,205 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 | 959 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prior Park College Ralph Allen Drive , Bath BA2 5AH | - not rated | 1,158 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Ways School 180 Frome Road , Odd Down BA2 5RF | 4out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Frome Road , Odd Down BA2 5RF | 3out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkton Prep School Combe Down , BA2 7ET | - not rated | 1,471 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 | 207 yd | |
| St Andrew's Community Church | Hawthorn Grove, Combe Down | 551 yd | |
| The Orchard Extra Care Housing Scheme | The Orchard, Rock Hall Lane | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forester And Flower | Foresters' Arms, 172 Bradford Road | 254 yd | |
| Combe Down Rugby Football Club | Combe Down Rugby Club, North Road | 433 yd | |
| The Hadley Arms Public House | Hadley Arms, North Road | 816 yd | |
| Cross Keys Inn Public House | Cross Keys Inn, Midford Road | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seafoods | 171 Bradford Road, Combe Down | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison's Daily | 85 Bradford Road, Combe Down | 385 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 79 - 81 Bradford Road, Combe Down | 403 yd | |
| Co-Op Stop And Shop | Co-Op, 5 Park Place | 742 yd | |
| Tesco | Combe Down Express, 100 Midford Road | 1,035 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 | 172 yd |
| Entry Hill Golf Course Entry Hill | golf | 719 yd |
| The Glasshouse Playing Fields BRADFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 743 yd |
| Prior Park College RALPH ALLEN DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,080 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 | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| 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 | 229.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 102.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.