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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 78 recent sales, the median property price is £391,500 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
Flats52£330,000
Semi-Detached2£429,750
Terraced23£480,000

10 years median price trend in Kingsmead

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

All postcodes in Kingsmead

BA15DX

Fountain Buildings

BA24AH

Duke Street

BA11NA

Cheap Street

BA11PF

Kingston Road

BA12AQ

Rosewell Court

BA12EE

Edgar Buildings

BA12EJ

George Street

BA12EY

Kingsmead

BA12JW

Old King Street

BA15LH

Kingsmead

BA24AD

South Parade

BA11RB

Swallow Street

BA11RR

Union Street

BA12JR

Barton Buildings

BA12TL

Nelson Place West

BA11AR

New Marchant'S Passage

BA11JB

Green Park Road

BA12JY

Green Street

BA12DU

Kingsmead

BA12SP

Nelson Place West

BA13BQ

Westhall Road

BA11QL

Stall Street

BA12BQ

Great Stanhope Street

BA12QN

Oxford Row

BA13FA

Victoria Bridge Road

BA12AR

St Pauls Place

BA12BT

James Street West

BA12PS

Catharine Place

BA24AS

Bridge Street

BA11PQ

Kingston Road

BA12BX

James Street West

BA12HH

Queen Square

BA12JL

John Street

BA12PD

Gay Street

BA11QS

St Jamess Passage

BA11QN

Bath Street

BA11RN

Upper Borough Walls

BA11WF

Kingsmead

BA12EB

York Buildings

BA12FJ

Kingsmead

BA11QB

Stall Street

BA11QP

Kingsmead

BA11SU

Kingsmead

BA12AT

Monmouth Place

BA13AY

Victoria Bridge Road

BA11EL

Westgate Street

BA11JP

Kingsmead

BA11US

Trinity Close

BA13DB

Midland Road

BA12BS

James Street West

BA12EX

Bennett Street

BA12QS

Miles'S Buildings

BA13BE

Cork Terrace

BA15AQ

High Street

BA11HH

Barton Street

BA11JX

Pierrepont Place

BA11RS

Union Street

BA11UD

Kingsmead

BA13DE

Courthouse Place

BA13DN

Upper Bristol Road

BA24AR

Duke Street

BA11AU

Philip Street

BA11DX

Milsom Street

BA12NQ

Marlborough Lane

BA15AS

Northgate Street

BA11HU

Charles Street

BA12EH

George Street

BA12NT

Gay Street

BA13AP

Upper Bristol Road

BA24AG

Duke Street

BA11EA

Westgate Street

BA11JS

Henry Street

BA11SL

Kingsmead

BA12JQ

Wood Street

BA11DA

Milsom Street

BA11TR

Southgate Street

BA11XB

Kingsmead North

BA12AS

Cumberland Row

BA12HN

Queen Square

BA12NA

Crescent Gardens

BA12ND

Charlotte Street

BA12PX

Crescent Lane

BA12QJ

Bennett Street

BA13AT

Midland Road

BA11JQ

Manvers Street

BA12EW

The Circus

BA12XG

Park Lane

BA15AU

Kingsmead

BA11QT

Lower Borough Walls

BA11SG

St Michaels Place

BA12BN

New King Street

BA12JB

Quiet Street

BA12NN

Queens Parade Place

BA15YX

Kingsmead

BA11RJ

Upper Borough Walls

BA11SQ

Kingsmead

BA12NE

Charlotte Street

BA13DJ

Windsor Villas

BA15LJ

Broad Street

BA11BS

Milk Street

Data Sources

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