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Kingsmead

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About

Kingsmead ward lies in the heart of the city of Bath, primarily comprising the central commercial and retail district. The area is defined by major shopping streets, the main bus station, and the SouthGate shopping centre. It functions as the primary hub for transport and commerce within the city, with a dense concentration of shops, offices, and service businesses.

The ward includes sections of the iconic Pulteney Bridge and Weir, where the River Avon flows through the city centre. Georgian architecture remains a consistent backdrop amidst the modern retail developments. The area is notably active during the day but has a quieter residential population within its boundaries, living in apartments above the ground-floor commercial units.

Area overview

On average Kingsmead has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 433 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kingsmead is £58,576 per year. There are 2 schools in Kingsmead: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kingsmead is home to around 6,553 people, with a population density of about 4,763.0 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
433
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
17.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kingsmead Population
6,553
Population density
4,763 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
174.73(+430%)
Shoplifting
143.45(+2051%)
Anti-social behaviour
99.65(+560%)
Public order
74.16(+1025%)
Other theft
55.24(+881%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,332
66.1%
Other White
950
14.49%
Chinese
267
4.07%
Other Asian
161
2.46%
Indian
142
2.17%
Total population: 6,554

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,980
49.21%
Level 3 (A level)
1,634
26.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
454
7.5%
No qualifications
438
7.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
271
4.47%
Total 16+ residents: 6,056

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,305
43.9%
Owns outright
543
18.26%
Other social rented
499
16.78%
Owns with a mortgage
426
14.33%
Other forms of private rent
99
3.33%
Total households: 2,973

Property prices in Kingsmead

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £395,750 in Kingsmead area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,300,000.

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
Detached1£250,000
Flats53£330,000
Semi-Detached2£429,750
Terraced26£532,500

10 years median price trend in Kingsmead

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

All postcodes in Kingsmead

BA12HG

Queen Square

BA11BQ

Green Park Road

BA11TS

Somerset Street

BA12BP

Norfolk Buildings

BA12PH

Gay Street

BA15AN

Kingsmead

BA11AZ

Bilbury Lane

BA11BA

New Bond Street

BA11NE

Cheap Street

BA12LY

Marlborough Buildings

BA12PT

Upper Church Street

BA13XN

Kingsmead

BA11NF

Cheap Street

BA11SX

Rossiter Road

BA12AZ

Nile Street

BA12HQ

Midland Bridge Road

BA12JU

Quiet Street

BA12LP

Margaret'S Buildings

BA12NP

Monmouth Place

BA11JW

Manvers Street

BA11LP

Kingsmead

BA11NP

Abbeygate Street

BA11NR

Abbey Green

BA11TN

Southgate

BA11UL

St James'S Parade

BA12AY

Monmouth Place

BA12DA

James Street West

BA11JD

Green Park Mews

BA11NS

North Parade Buildings

BA12LZ

Park Cottages

BA12QZ

Bartlett Street

BA13AF

Albion Terrace

BA13AD

Albion Place

BA13AJ

Comfortable Place

BA13AU

Kelso Place

BA13BZ

Midland Road

BA15BB

Beehive Yard

BA11BT

Henry Street

BA11LZ

Kingsmead

BA11BP

Old Bond Street

BA11ND

Kingsmead

BA12AW

Nelson Lane

BA12DL

Monmouth Street

BA12LJ

Brock Street

BA13BP

Edward Street

BA13EY

Locksbrook Road

BA24AY

Argyle Street

BA10AN

Kingsmead

BA10AU

Kingsmead

BA11DU

Milsom Street

BA11EF

Westgate Buildings

BA11JH

Manvers Street

BA11LJ

Terrace Walk

BA11TP

Southgate Street

BA12BL

New King Street

BA12JS

Quiet Street

BA10BA

Kingsmead

BA11ET

Westgate Street

BA10DZ

Kingsmead

BA10FA

Kingsmead

BA11QE

Stall Street

BA11QF

Stall Street

BA11UB

Broad Quay

BA11UH

St James'S Parade

BA12EU

The Circus

BA13DG

Locksbrook Place

BA10RQ

Kingsmead

BA10SG

Kingsmead

BA10SW

Kingsmead

BA10TL

Kingsmead

BA10FD

Kingsmead

BA10TR

Kingsmead

BA10TT

Kingsmead

BA10TW

Kingsmead

BA10TX

Kingsmead

BA10TY

Kingsmead

BA10TZ

Kingsmead

BA11AG

Avon Street

BA11BN

Kingsmead

BA11DN

Milsom Street

BA11LA

Pierrepont Street

BA11RH

Upper Borough Walls

BA11UQ

St James's Parade

BA12AH

Rosewell Court

BA15DY

Lansdown Mews

BA10XL

Kingsmead

BA11JT

Henry Street

BA11LF

North Parade

BA12ED

Princes Buildings

BA23WU

Kingsmead

BA11AN

Southgate Street

BA11AT

Kingsmead

BA11HG

Barton Street

BA24AT

Kingsmead

BA11LB

Pierrepont Street

BA11QG

Stall Street

BA12JE

Wood Street

BA12NR

Royal Avenue

BA12TH

Nelson Place West

BA13AA

St Georges Place

Data Sources

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