Hillside View is in Peasedown St John, Bath and in Wansdyke district. BA2 8ES is located in the Peasedown 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 Hillside View, Peasedown St John, Bath, BA2 8ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA2 8ET, BA2 8EU, BA2 8EX, BA2 8HF, BA2 8ER, BA2 8DP, BA2 8EY, BA2 8AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BA2 8ES is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 50.2% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 46.3% | 49.8% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.5% | 40.8% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 41.2% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 8.5% | -5.1% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 50.2% | 46.6% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 36% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 12.9% | 5.6% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.7% | 15.4% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 8.1% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 10.8% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 22% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 36.7% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 2.9% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 98.3% | 93.6% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 90.7% 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 | 94.8% | 90.7% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 91% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 1.9% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.1% | 37.2% | 13.9% |
| Christian | 37.6% | 46.2% | -8.6% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillside View was 9.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.5% lower than the Bathavon South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hillside View has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Bathavon South and the 29th lowest crime rate of 592 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 81.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Hillside View, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-10-14 | £268,757 |
| 23 Hillside View, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-03-21 | £269,103 |
| 34 Hillside View, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-12-18 | £294,706 |
| 27 Hillside View, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £307,500 | 2024-10-30 | £292,358 |
| 16 Hillside View, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2024-10-15 | £270,418 |
BA2 8ES area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 8ES area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peasedown St John Primary School Bath Road , Peasedown St John BA2 8DH | - not rated | 481 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peasedown St John Primary School Bath Road , Peasedown St John BA2 8DH | - not rated | 481 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peasedown St John Primary School Bath Road , Peasedown St John BA2 8DH | 3out of 4 | 487 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camerton Church School Camerton Hill , Camerton BA2 0PS | - not rated | 2,022 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoscombe Church School St Julian's Road , Shoscombe BA2 8NB | - not rated | 2,401 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Writhlington School Knobsbury Lane , Writhlington BA3 3NQ | - not rated | 3,833 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Writhlington School Knobsbury Lane , Writhlington BA3 3NQ | 3out of 4 | 3,833 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerset Studio School Knobsbury Lane , BA3 3NQ | 3out of 4 | 3,959 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Radstock College South Hill Park , BA3 3RW | - not rated | 3,824 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwent House School 4 East Park Road , BB1 8AT | - not rated | 3,099 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop School Frome Road , Writhlington BA3 3LL | - not rated | 3,586 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop School Frome Road , Writhlington BA3 3LL | - not rated | 3,586 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Fosse Way School Longfellow Road , Radstock BA3 3AL | 3out of 4 | 5,406 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fosse Way School Longfellow Road , Radstock BA3 3AL | - not rated | 5,406 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meeting Place Coffee Shop | The Meeting Place, 16 Bath Road | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waggon And Horses | Waggon & Horses, 41 Bath Road | 384 yd | |
| Red Post Inn | Bath Road, Peasedown St. John | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Lounge | 40 Bath Road, Peasedown St. John | 381 yd | |
| Peasedown Charcoal Grill And Pizza | 11 Bath Road, Peasedown St John | 399 yd | |
| Ken's Fish Bar | 19B Bath Road, Peasedown St. John | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Bath Road | 365 yd | |
| Co-Op Late Shop | Co-Op, 66 - 67 Bath Road | 409 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peasedown St John Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Peasedown St John Cricket Club WHITEBROOK LANE | grass pitches | 868 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 | 54.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 54.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 54.5% |
| 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 | 51.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.