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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 79 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 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
Flats43£330,000
Semi-Detached8£617,500
Terraced26£539,500

10 years median price trend in Kingsmead

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

All postcodes in Kingsmead

BA11JB

Green Park Road

BA12SP

Nelson Place West

BA12TW

St James'S Street

BA13BQ

Westhall Road

BA12BQ

Great Stanhope Street

BA13FA

Victoria Bridge Road

BA12AR

St Pauls Place

BA12BT

James Street West

BA12BX

James Street West

BA12HH

Queen Square

BA13JX

Newbridge Road

BA12AT

Monmouth Place

BA12SN

Northampton Street

BA13AY

Victoria Bridge Road

BA13DW

Upper Bristol Road

BA11US

Trinity Close

BA13DB

Midland Road

BA12BS

James Street West

BA13BE

Cork Terrace

BA12XL

Audley Park Road

BA13DE

Courthouse Place

BA13DN

Upper Bristol Road

BA12NQ

Marlborough Lane

BA12SL

Julian Road

BA11HU

Charles Street

BA13AP

Upper Bristol Road

BA13HE

Newbridge Road

BA11XB

Kingsmead North

BA12AS

Cumberland Row

BA12HN

Queen Square

BA12NA

Crescent Gardens

BA12ND

Charlotte Street

BA12PX

Crescent Lane

BA13AT

Midland Road

BA12XG

Park Lane

BA12BN

New King Street

BA12NN

Queens Parade Place

BA12NE

Charlotte Street

BA13DJ

Windsor Villas

BA13DP

Ashley Terrace

BA11BS

Milk Street

BA12AD

Kingsmead Square

BA12BR

James Street West

BA12XQ

Park Lane

BA13AX

Cork Street

BA11HZ

Green Park

BA12LS

Royal Crescent

BA12LX

Marlborough Buildings

BA12TA

Park Street

BA12AU

Monmouth Place

BA12NH

Palace Yard Mews

BA13DR

Ashley Avenue

BA12AJ

Monmouth Street

BA13AR

Albion Buildings

BA11HN

Chapel Row

BA12AA

Kingsmead Street

BA12XH

Park Lane

BA13BW

St Johns Road

BA11AL

Avon Street

BA11XE

Green Park Road

BA12XR

Oakfield Close

BA13AN

Upper Bristol Road

BA13BG

Tennyson Road

BA13DF

Windsor Place

BA12AX

Monmouth Place

BA12DR

Green Park Road

BA12TP

St James'S Place

BA11HL

Princes Street

BA12AB

Avon Street

BA12BA

Nelson Place West

BA13AW

Upper Bristol Road

BA13DS

Ashley Avenue

BA13BH

Coronation Road

BA12LL

Palace Yard Mews

BA13BB

Cork Place

BA12LT

Royal Crescent

BA12NJ

Queens Parade

BA13DT

Shaftesbury Avenue

BA11HJ

Beauford Square

BA11XA

Riverside Gardens

BA12AP

Monmouth Street

BA12LU

Crescent Lane

BA12TU

St James'S Square

BA14AJ

Gainsborough Gardens

BA11EU

St Johns Place

BA12HB

Queen Square

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.