Sham Castle Lane is in Bath and in Bath And North East Somerset district. BA2 6JH 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 Sham Castle Lane, Bath, BA2 6JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA2 4BG, BA2 6JL, BA2 6JQ, BA2 4EE, BA2 6NR, BA2 6BR, BA2 4EG, BA2 4EF, BA2 6BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BA2 6JH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 50.6% | 49.4% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50.6% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BA2 6JH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.8% 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 | 23.9% | 25.3% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.4% | 58.8% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 14.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8% | 4.1% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 7.8% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 43.3% | 48.5% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 43.3% | 39.3% | -4.0% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 10.4% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 6JH this area, 8.2% 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 63.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7% | 8.2% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.7% | 0.8% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -8.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 10.6% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 12.7% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.3% | 63.3% | -2.0% | 33.8% | 29.5% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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 | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 90.3% | 94.1% | 3.8% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 76.5% 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 | 84.2% | 76.5% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 11.8% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 2.2% | -3.9% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.6% | 77% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 16.7% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 1.1% | -8.6% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sham Castle Lane was 27.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.2% lower than the Bathwick average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sham Castle Lane has the 28th lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Bathwick and the 165th lowest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owletts Sham Castle Lane, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £1,237,500 | 2023-09-05 | £1,218,425 |
| Castle View Sham Castle Lane, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £2,125,000 | 2023-09-05 | £2,092,245 |
| Estaires Sham Castle Lane, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £995,000 | 2019-06-21 | £1,307,057 |
| Castle View Sham Castle Lane, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £1,340,000 | 2016-01-05 | £1,976,162 |
| 1 Windsor Cottages, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2013-01-04 | £838,400 |
BA2 6JH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% 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 6JH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 retired residents living in BA2 6JH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathwick St Mary Church School Darlington Road , BA2 6NN | 4out of 4 | 525 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widcombe CofE Junior School Pulteney Road , BA2 4JG | 4out of 4 | 879 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widcombe Infant School Archway Street , BA2 4JG | 4out of 4 | 924 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church School Northampton Street , Julian Road BA1 2SN | 3out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephens Church School Richmond Place , Lansdown BA1 5PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's CofE School Bay Tree Road , BA1 6ND | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE | 1out of 4 | 1,789 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hayesfield Girls School Upper Oldfield Park , BA2 3LA | 3out of 4 | 2,055 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 | 4,358 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 | 1,241 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 | 419 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bath Academy 27 Queen Square , BA1 2HX | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bath Claverton Down , BA2 7AY | - not rated | 1,477 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal High School GDST Royal High School Bath GDST , Lansdown Road BA1 5SZ | - not rated | 1,943 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Paragon School, Junior School of Prior Park College Lyncombe House , Lyncombe Vale BA2 4LT | - not rated | 1,951 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter's Coffee Shop | 1 Georges Place, Bathwick Hill | 278 yd | |
| Graysons Restaurants | Holburne Museum Of Art, Great Pulteney Street | 306 yd | |
| Roasted Lemon Cafe | Sydney Gardens, Sydney Place | 347 yd | |
| Rui | 22 Bathwick Street, Bathwick | 496 yd | |
| The Bathwick Boatman Restaurant | The Boatman Restaurant, Forester Road | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath Bowling Club | Pulteney Road, Bathwick | 402 yd | |
| The Barley Mow | The Barley, 32 Bathwick Street | 447 yd | |
| Pulteney Arms | 37 Daniel Street, Bathwick | 453 yd | |
| Fosters Rooms Limited | Hamptons Stand Recreation Ground, Pulteney Mews | 471 yd | |
| Boater | The Boater, 9 Argyle Street | 755 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Kebab | 26 Walcot Buildings, Walcot | 935 yd | |
| David Thayers Ice Cream Shop | David Thayers Ice Cream Shop, 8 York Street | 936 yd | |
| Schwartz Bros Ltd | Schwartz Brothers Ltd, 102 Walcot Street | 948 yd | |
| Taka Taka | 34 Broad Street, City Centre | 953 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | Pizza Gogo, 4 Cleveland Place East | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Georges House, Bathwick Hill | 266 yd | |
| Morrison's Daily | Martin Mccoll, 33 Bathwick Street | 447 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Waitrose Limited, The Podium | 880 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarket, Public Cafe And Staff Canteen | Morrisons Supermarket, London Road | 934 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, 16 - 18 Stall Street | 1,058 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel SYDNEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 271 yd |
| King Edward'S School Bath NORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 363 yd |
| Bath Recreation Ground PULTENEY MEWS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 481 yd |
| Bath Sports & Leisure Centre North Parade Road | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 648 yd |
| Bath Rugby (The Recreation Ground) Argyle Street | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| Bath Cricket Club NORTH PARADE BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Bath Golf Club SHAM CASTLE SHAM CASTLE GOLF COURSE ROAD | golf | 817 yd |
| Hilton Hotel Bath City WALCOT STREET | health and fitness suite | 888 yd |
| Ymca (Bath Group) INTERNATIONAL HOUSE INTERNATIONAL HOUSE BROAD STREET PLACE | health and fitness suite | 961 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 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 33.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 30.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 41.46 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 41.46 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.28 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.