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Kingsmead

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About

Kingsmead sits in the central part of Bath and North East Somerset, covering the stretch just north of the River Avon and parts of the city centre. The area contains a mix of shops, offices, council buildings and housing, with narrow lanes linking main streets to residential blocks. Public transport routes run through the ward and short walking distances make other city amenities accessible. The street pattern reflects piecemeal development from the 18th and 19th centuries, and there are examples of townhouses and small commercial terraces lining the main routes.

The ward’s name records its original use: Kingsmead derives from medieval meadows that lay on the Avon floodplain, and traces of that past appear in low-lying streets and small green plots. Surviving stone boundary walls and backland courts point to incremental infill over centuries. Weekday activity centres on retail and civic services, while pockets of housing and community facilities provide local continuity and day-to-day life for residents.

Area overview

On average Kingsmead has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 140 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kingsmead is £54,440 per year. There are 2 schools in Kingsmead: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kingsmead is home to around 6,032 people, with a population density of about 4,652.5 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
140
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
20.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kingsmead Population
6,032
Population density
4,652.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.73(+51%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.33(+114%)
Public order
20.56(+212%)
Other theft
16.41(+191%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.25(+134%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,322
71.67%
Other White
690
11.44%
Chinese
183
3.03%
Indian
121
2.01%
Other Asian
103
1.71%
Total population: 6,030

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,649
48.33%
Level 3 (A level)
1,520
27.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
440
8.03%
No qualifications
373
6.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
233
4.25%
Total 16+ residents: 5,481

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
986
38.52%
Owns outright
570
22.27%
Owns with a mortgage
460
17.97%
Other social rented
403
15.74%
Social rents from council
70
2.73%
Total households: 2,560

Property prices in Kingsmead

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Kingsmead area, with individual transactions ranging from £178,000 up to £2,220,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kingsmead in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kingsmead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£325,000
Flats44£327,500
Semi-Detached8£617,500
Terraced29£534,000

10 years median price trend in Kingsmead

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingsmead.

All postcodes in Kingsmead

BA11BQ

Green Park Road

BA12BP

Norfolk Buildings

BA13PW

Newbridge Hill

BA12LY

Marlborough Buildings

BA12AZ

Nile Street

BA12NP

Monmouth Place

BA12AY

Monmouth Place

BA12DA

James Street West

BA12TX

Marlborough Street

BA11JD

Green Park Mews

BA12LZ

Park Cottages

BA13AF

Albion Terrace

BA13AD

Albion Place

BA13AJ

Comfortable Place

BA13AU

Kelso Place

BA13BZ

Midland Road

BA14AQ

Weston Lane

BA12AW

Nelson Lane

BA12DL

Monmouth Street

BA13BP

Edward Street

BA13EY

Locksbrook Road

BA12BL

New King Street

BA11ET

Westgate Street

BA12SJ

Portland Road

BA13DG

Locksbrook Place

BA11AG

Avon Street

BA12AH

Rosewell Court

BA12SZ

Park Street Mews

BA12XX

Weston Road

BA11HG

Barton Street

BA13EX

Locksbrook Road

BA12NR

Royal Avenue

BA12TH

Nelson Place West

BA13AA

St Georges Place

BA13DL

Upper Bristol Road

BA12AE

Kingsmead Square

BA12XP

Park Gardens

BA12TD

Park Street

BA12SH

Portland Terrace

BA12XW

Audley Close

BA13BR

Edward Street

BA11XD

Watermead Close

BA12TT

St James'S Square

BA12WA

Lansdown

BA12XN

Audley Park Road

BA13AZ

Victoria Place

BA13BA

Lark Place

BA11HQ

Barton Street

BA12PY

Crescent Lane

BA12TS

St James'S Square

BA13AH

Onega Terrace

BA12AF

New Street

BA12AG

Rosewell Court

BA12BE

Norfolk Crescent

BA12XE

The Linleys

BA13EZ

Victoria Bridge Road

BA11BJ

Green Park Road

BA13DQ

Upper Bristol Road

BA12BB

Stanhope Place

BA12PU

Crescent Lane

BA12TZ

Great Bedford Street

BA13BS

Audley Grove

BA13BX

Hungerford Road

BA13ER

Upper Bristol Road

BA12SW

Northampton Street

BA13DU

Chelsea Road

BA11UX

Kingsmead Terrace

BA13AE

Upper Bristol Road

BA13BD

Cork Street

BA13EU

Locksbrook Road

BA11EN

Seven Dials

BA12BH

Little Stanhope Street

BA13BN

St Johns Road

BA12BD

Nelson Villas

BA12HX

Queen Square

BA12TR

St James'S Square

BA13BT

Audley Grove

BA13BJ

St Michaels Road

BA14AG

Weston Lane

BA11UT

Milk Street

BA12SR

Northampton Buildings

BA12AL

Monmouth Street

BA12BJ

St Anns Place

BA12TB

Park Street

BA12UA

Great Bedford Street

BA13BU

Hungerford Road

BA11HX

Charles Street

BA12SX

St James'S Park

BA13AB

St Georges Buildings

BA12LR

Royal Crescent

BA13DD

Augusta Place

BA12AN

Monmouth Street

BA12BG

Norfolk Crescent

BA12NB

Crescent Gardens

BA12XS

Badminton Gardens

BA13BL

Audley Avenue

BA12AQ

Rosewell Court

BA12TL

Nelson Place West

BA12XJ

Audley Park Road

BA13EL

Locksbrook Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.