Overview of BA2 6AB

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Cambridge Place is in Bath and in Bath district. BA2 6AB 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 Cambridge Place, Bath, BA2 6AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BA2 6AG, BA2 6AF, BA2 6BE, BA2 4NH, BA2 4NQ, BA2 4NG, BA2 6AA, BA2 4DG, BA2 6AL.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BA2 6AB has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female48.5%50%1.5% 51.0% -1.0%
Male51.5%50%-1.5% 49.0% 1.0%

Partnership Status

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 6AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.3% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single39.4%47.3%7.9% 37.9% 9.4%
Married: Opposite sex49.6%41.8%-7.8% 44.2% -2.4%
Married: Same sex0%0.7%0.7% 0.3% 0.4%
Separated1.1%0.3%-0.8% 2.2% -1.9%
Divorced4.3%4.8%0.5% 9.1% -4.3%
Widowed5.7%5.1%-0.6% 6.1% -1.0%

Health

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 (91.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health58.9%58.3%-0.6% 48.4% 9.9%
Good health30.4%33.5%3.1% 33.6% -0.1%
Fair health9.2%6.3%-2.9% 12.7% -6.4%
Bad health0.9%1.5%0.6% 4.0% -2.5%
Very bad health0.6%0.3%-0.3% 1.2% -0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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 6AB this area, 1.7% 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 67.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications4.6%1.7%-2.9% 18.2% -16.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 5.3%4.8%-0.5% 9.6% -4.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels10.6%5.4%-5.2% 13.4% -8.0%
Apprenticeship0.7%1.4%0.7% 5.3% -3.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels15.2%18.7%3.5% 16.9% 1.8%
Degree or Similar61%67.7%6.7% 33.8% 33.9%
Other2.5%0.3%-2.2% 2.8% -2.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0.9%2.4%1.5% 0.7% 1.7%
Indian1.5%2.4%0.9% 3.1% -0.7%
Other Asian3.3%3%-0.3% 1.6% 1.4%
Black African0.3%2.4%2.1% 2.5% -0.1%
Black Caribbean0%0.9%0.9% 1.0% -0.1%
Other Black0%0.3%0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Mixed White and Asian1.2%2.4%1.2% 0.8% 1.6%
Mixed White and African0%0.6%0.6% 0.4% 0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.3%1.2%0.9% 0.9% 0.3%
Mixed Other1.2%0%-1.2% 0.8% -0.8%
White89.9%84.1%-5.8% 81.4% 2.7%
Arab0%0.3%0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Other1.5%0%-1.5% 1.6% -1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom86.9%81.8%-5.1% 83.2% -1.4%
European Union3%4.8%1.8% 6.1% -1.3%
Rest of Europe0.3%0%-0.3% 0.8% -0.8%
Africa1.2%3.3%2.1% 2.7% 0.6%
Middle East and Asia6.5%6%-0.5% 5.6% 0.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.2%2.4%1.2% 1.3% 1.1%
Oceania0.9%1.8%0.9% 0.3% 1.5%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK86%82.8%-3.2% 83.2% -0.4%
10+ Years0.9%8.1%7.2% 9.8% -1.7%
5-10 Years3.3%1.5%-1.8% 2.9% -1.4%
2-5 Years2.7%2.1%-0.6% 2.2% -0.1%
Less than 2 years7.1%5.4%-1.7% 1.9% 3.5%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom85.7% 76.7% 9.0%
France0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Italy1.2% 0.6% 0.6%
Spain0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Poland1.5% 1.3% 0.2%
Romania0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Other EU countries1.8% 1.5% 0.3%
Other Europe0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
North Africa0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Central and Western Africa0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
South and Eastern Africa0.9% 0.2% 0.7%
Eastern Asia1.8% 0.3% 1.5%
Southern Asia1.2% 1.2% 0.0%
North America and the Caribbean0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Oceania0.9% 0.1% 0.8%
No passport held2.7% 13.5% -10.8%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion53.8% 37.2% 16.6%
Christian33.8% 46.2% -12.4%
Buddhist1.2% 0.5% 0.7%
Hindu1.5% 1.7% -0.2%
Muslim2.1% 6.5% -4.4%
Other religion0.9% 0.6% 0.3%
Not answered6.6% 6.0% 0.6%

Safety

Is Cambridge Place Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cambridge Place was 194.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 121.3% higher than the Bathwick average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Cambridge Place has the 21st highest crime rate of 90 local areas in Bathwick and the 53rd highest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.8%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£50,400
Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in BA2 6AB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Cambridge Place are based on 1 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bath.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Cambridge Place, Bath, BA2 6AB

Estimated Average Property Prices for BA2 6AB

Average Price
£1,155,280
Semi-Detached
£2,037,285
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£2,265,577
Flats/Maisonettes
£379,630
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cambridge Place

Average Price
£324,244
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£324,244
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cambridge PlaceStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 5 3 Cambridge Place, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£285,0002024-04-17 £284,159
Flat 2 3 Cambridge Place, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£385,0002023-09-29 £377,188
4 Cambridge Place, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset
Detached, an established residential building
£2,425,0002023-06-30 £2,473,403
4 Cambridge Place, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset
Detached, an established residential building
£1,600,0002019-07-17 £2,088,378
2 Cambridge Place, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£1,585,0002018-07-12 £2,097,323
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BA2 6AB

Employment

BA2 6AB 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 6AB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee83
Student (economically inactive)66
Retired53
Self-Employed34
Part-Time Employee22
Full-Time Student (with or without job)19
Other5
Looking after home or family5
Long-Term Sick or disabled3
Unemployed3

Employment Industry

Education27
Professional, scientific and technical activities25
Human health and social work activities23
Information and communication19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles15
Other13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security12
Manufacturing7
Accommodation and food service activities6
Construction6
Financial and insurance activities6
Administrative and support service activities4
Transport and storage2
Real estate activities1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Widcombe Infant School
Archway Street , BA2 4JG
4out of 4 170 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Widcombe CofE Junior School
Pulteney Road , BA2 4JG
4out of 4 189 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Bathwick St Mary Church School
Darlington Road , BA2 6NN
4out of 4 1,585 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Andrew's Church School
Northampton Street , Julian Road BA1 2SN
3out of 4 1,793 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Mulberry Park Educate Together Primary Academy
Mulberry Way , Combe Down BA2 5BU
- not rated 1,801 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Beechen Cliff School
Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE
1out of 4 800 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
Hayesfield Girls School
Upper Oldfield Park , BA2 3LA
3out of 4 1,474 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Ralph Allen School
Claverton Down Road , Combe Down BA2 7AD
3out of 4 2,384 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Mark's CofE School
Bay Tree Road , BA1 6ND
- not rated 2,706 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Saint Gregory's Catholic College
Combe Hay Lane , Odd Down BA2 8PA
4out of 4 3,541 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bath College
Avon Street , BA1 1UP
- not rated 858 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

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 889 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Bath Academy
27 Queen Square , BA1 2HX
- not rated 1,217 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
King Edward's School, Bath
North Road , Bath BA2 6HU
- not rated 1,370 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Prior Park College
Ralph Allen Drive , Bath BA2 5AH
- not rated 1,635 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
University of Bath
Claverton Down , BA2 7AY
- not rated 1,714 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Secret Garden CafePrior Park Garden Centre, Prior Park Road247 yd
Prezzo6 Brunel Square, Bath465 yd
Nando's5 Brunel Square, Bath465 yd
StarbucksStarbucks Platform 2, Bath Spa Railway Station476 yd
Diana's CafeDiane's Café, 14A Manvers Street521 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Widcombe Social ClubWidcombe Wharf, Widcombe Hill101 yd
The White Hart Public HouseWhite Hart, Widcombe Hill101 yd
The Ram20 Claverton Buildings, Widcombe286 yd
Ludo Sports Bar And Kitchen9 Brunel Square, Bath535 yd
Be At OneBe At One Limited, 11 Brunel Square561 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
RuposhiRuposhi Indian Takeaway, 3 Sussex Place213 yd
ManhattanManhattan Burger Bar, 23 Claverton Buildings286 yd
Mokoko Coffee (Southgate Outdoor Bar)Street Record, Southgate Place666 yd
David Thayers Ice Cream ShopDavid Thayers Ice Cream Shop, 8 York Street814 yd
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)16 Lower Borough Walls, City Centre824 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
High Street Store Widcombe12 - 13 Claverton Buildings, Widcombe286 yd
Sainsbury'sSainsburys, 2 - 4 Dorchester Street605 yd
Morrison's Market KitchenMorrison's, 11 Southgate Street691 yd
Marks & SpencerMarks And Spencer, 16 - 18 Stall Street778 yd
Tesco ExpressGeorges House, Bathwick Hill807 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Bath Cricket Club
NORTH PARADE BRIDGE ROAD
grass pitches483 yd
Bath Sports & Leisure Centre
North Parade Road
health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool693 yd
Bath Rugby (The Recreation Ground)
Argyle Street
grass pitches744 yd
Beechen Cliff School
KIPLING AVENUE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite841 yd
The Gainsborough Bath Spa
GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL BEAU STREET
health and fitness suite891 yd
Bath Recreation Ground
PULTENEY MEWS
grass pitches, tennis courts934 yd
City Of Bath College Fitness Academy
AVON STREET
health and fitness suite975 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 30.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed148.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed116.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed159.59 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed159.59 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed20.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed30.04 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.