Cotton Mead, Corston, Bath, BA2 9AU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BA2 9AU 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).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.3%	50%	-2.3%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	47.7%	50%	2.3%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	31.3%	32%	0.7%	37.9%	-5.9%
Married: Opposite sex	44.7%	44.9%	0.2%	44.2%	0.7%
Separated	3.3%	1.4%	-1.9%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	13.3%	11.6%	-1.7%	9.1%	2.5%
Widowed	7.3%	10.2%	2.9%	6.1%	4.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	41.4%	46.2%	4.8%	48.4%	-2.2%
Good health	37.9%	26.6%	-11.3%	33.6%	-7.0%
Fair health	16.1%	18.9%	2.8%	12.7%	6.2%
Bad health	4%	5.9%	1.9%	4.0%	1.9%
Very bad health	0.6%	2.4%	1.8%	1.2%	1.2%

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 9AU this area, 30.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	31.3%	30.6%	-0.7%	18.2%	12.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.3%	8.8%	1.5%	9.6%	-0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14%	13.6%	-0.4%	13.4%	0.2%
Apprenticeship	4.7%	3.4%	-1.3%	5.3%	-1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.3%	16.3%	1.0%	16.9%	-0.6%
Degree or Similar	23.3%	27.2%	3.9%	33.8%	-6.6%
Other	4%	0%	-4.0%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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)
Black Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.0%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	1.1%	1.8%	0.7%	0.8%	1.0%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	1.2%	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
White	98.3%	94.1%	-4.2%	81.4%	12.7%
Arab	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.9% 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	97.7%	92.9%	-4.8%	83.2%	9.7%
European Union	2.3%	4.8%	2.5%	6.1%	-1.3%
Africa	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.7%	-1.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Oceania	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.7%	92.9%	-4.8%	83.2%	9.7%
10+ Years	0%	7.1%	7.1%	9.8%	-2.7%
5-10 Years	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	2.9%	-2.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.4%	76.7%	-2.3%
Ireland	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Italy	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Poland	1.8%	1.3%	0.5%
North Africa	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Oceania	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
No passport held	20.2%	13.5%	6.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.5%	37.2%	0.3%
Christian	52.4%	46.2%	6.2%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Hindu	0.6%	1.7%	-1.1%
Jewish	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Muslim	0.6%	6.5%	-5.9%
Other religion	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Not answered	6.5%	6.0%	0.5%

Safety

Is Cotton Mead Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cotton Mead was 94.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 130.0% higher than the Bathavon South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Cotton Mead has the 6th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Bathavon South and the 140th highest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£52,700

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in BA2 9AU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Cotton Mead are based on 5 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 And North East Somerset.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Cotton Mead, Corston, Bath, BA2 9AU

Estimated Average Property Prices for BA2 9AU

Average Price
£197,861

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£197,861

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cotton Mead

Average Price
£202,398

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£202,398

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cotton MeadStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2B Cotton Mead, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£205,000	2024-11-08	£204,596
2B Cotton Mead, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£175,000	2018-11-14	£203,032
7B Cotton Mead, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£160,000	2016-03-22	£199,067
7B Cotton Mead, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£135,000	2014-03-26	£206,471
7B Cotton Mead, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£130,000	2008-04-30	£198,824

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BA2 9AU

Employment

BA2 9AU 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 9AU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	55
Full-Time Employee	42
Part-Time Employee	12
Self-Employed	11
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Other	2
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Education	11
Construction	7
Human health and social work activities	7
Transport and storage	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Information and communication	3
Manufacturing	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Other	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Saltford CofE Primary School Claverton Road , Saltford BS31 3DW	3out of 4	2,177 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Michaels Junior Church School Newton Road , Twerton BA2 1RW	3out of 4	2,949 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Twerton Infant School Poolemead Road , Twerton BA2 1QR	3out of 4	3,065 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Newbridge Primary School Charmouth Road , BA1 3LL	3out of 4	3,530 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Weston All Saints CofE Primary School Broadmoor Lane , Weston BA1 4JR	4out of 4	3,695 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oldfield School Kelston Road , BA1 9AB	4out of 4	2,842 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wellsway School Chandag Road , Keynsham BS31 1PH	3out of 4	4,511 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
IKB Academy 68 Bath Road , BS31 1SP	2out of 4	4,570 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Hayesfield Girls School Upper Oldfield Park , BA2 3LA	3out of 4	5,400 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bath Spa University Newton Park , Newton St Loe BA2 9BN	- not rated	1,053 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingswood Preparatory School College Road , Lansdown BA1 5SD	- not rated	5,229 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Globe Inn	The Globe Inn, Pennyquick		682 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Corston Playing Fields MEADLANDS	grass pitches	180 yd

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	39.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	38.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	75.32 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	75.32 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	15.62 Mbit/s

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