Vellore Lane is in Bath and in Bath And North East Somerset district. BA2 6SP is located in the Bathavon North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Somerset. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Vellore Lane, Bath, BA2 6SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA2 6ST, BA2 6SU, BA2 6SW, BA2 6SS, BA2 6UB, BA2 6SN, BA2 6TJ, BA2 6UD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA2 6SP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 54.7% | 52.8% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 45.3% | 47.2% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BA2 6SP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.5% 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 | 21.4% | 24% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.6% | 56.5% | 1.9% | 44.2% | 12.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 17.9% | 13.5% | -4.4% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.2% | 54.3% | 8.1% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 36% | 25.9% | -10.1% | 33.6% | -7.7% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 16.8% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 6SP this area, 4% 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 58.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.7% | 4% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 5.5% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 10% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 16% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.1% | 58.5% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 24.7% |
| Other | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% 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 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.2% | 91.7% | -6.5% | 81.4% | 10.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 93% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.3% | 93% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 93.4% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 76.7% | 14.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vellore Lane was 38.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.5% higher than the Bathavon North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vellore Lane has the 14th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Bathavon North and the 241st lowest crime rate of 592 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kemble Lodge, 1 Vellore Lane, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2012-02-14 | £641,694 |
BA2 6SP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 6SP 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 retired residents living in BA2 6SP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathampton Primary School Tyning Road , Bathampton BA2 6TQ | - not rated | 686 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bathampton Primary School Tyning Road , Bathampton BA2 6TQ | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviours Junior Church School Eldon Place , Larkhall BA1 6TG | 3out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's CofE Junior School Eldon Place , Larkhall BA1 6TG | - not rated | 1,464 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bathwick St Mary Church of England Primary School Darlington Road , BA2 6NN | - not rated | 1,498 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,758 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE School Bay Tree Road , BA1 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,758 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Alexandra Park , BA2 4RE | - not rated | 3,647 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE | - not rated | 3,647 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechen Cliff School Kipling Avenue , BA2 4RE | 3out of 4 | 3,648 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath College Avon Street , BA1 1UP | - not rated | 3,167 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor High School 3-5 Grosvenor Place , BA1 6AX | - not rated | 1,312 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Small School Brookleaze Buildings , Larkhall BA1 6RA | - not rated | 1,402 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward's School North Road , Bath BA2 6HU | - not rated | 1,527 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bath Claverton Down , BA2 7AY | - not rated | 1,757 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Norland Nursery Training College York Place , BA1 6AE | - not rated | 1,817 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe On The Barge | Tow Path Kennet And Avon Canal, Bathampton | 545 yd | |
| Cafe 25 | 25 Holcombe Lane, Bathampton | 585 yd | |
| Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios LLP | Fielden Clegg, Toll Bridge Road | 894 yd | |
| Alice Park Cafe / Alice Moves | Alice Park Cafe, Alice Park | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George Inn | George Inn, Mill Lane | 545 yd | |
| Bathampton Mill | Mill Lane, Bathampton | 591 yd | |
| Avon Rugby Club | London Road West, Lower Swainswick | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Bathampton | Spar, 21 Holcombe Lane | 573 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Avon Rfc LONDON ROAD WEST | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| King Edward'S School Playing Fields KING EDWARDS SCHOOL SPORTS PAVILION KING EDWARDS SCHOOL SPORTS PAVILION DARK LANE | grass pitches | 602 yd |
| Bathampton Primary School TYNING ROAD | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| Alice Park London Road West | tennis courts | 913 yd |
| Lambridge Training Ground LAMBRIDGE TRAINING GROUND LAMBRIDGE TRAINING GROUND LONDON ROAD WEST | grass pitches | 950 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.