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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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 435 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.1× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 18% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kingsmead is £58,478 per year. The median sale price in Kingsmead is £339,000 (around £457 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £269,375 and £471,250. Kingsmead is home to around 6,553 people, with a population density of about 4,763 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
435
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
18%
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
192.58(+477%)
Shoplifting
113.99(+1625%)
Anti-social behaviour
98.89(+563%)
Public order
72.79(+1013%)
Other theft
54.94(+876%)
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

Median price: £339,000
Price per sq ft: £457
Sales (last 12 months): 88
Typical range (middle 50%): £269K – £471K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £339,000 (about £457 per square foot) in Kingsmead area, with individual transactions ranging from £136,000 up to £1,480,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kingsmead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached5£572,500£449
Terraced14£459,500£453
Flats69£325,000£461

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kingsmead

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingsmead.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£315,000£380,000£342,500
2017£340,000£458,750£418,000
2018£330,500£516,000£415,000
2019£276,000£490,000£459,750
2020£312,500£510,000£425,000
2021£349,500£510,000£520,000
2022£335,000£752,500£581,000
2023£387,500£562,000£420,000
2024£400,000£500,000£522,500
2025£367,500£498,750£568,735
2026£330,000£548,000£562,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingsmead.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingsmead.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£461£391£394
2017£503£451£394
2018£486£495£397
2019£536£413£402
2020£522£437£395
2021£486£476£465
2022£541£536£478
2023£568£544£453
2024£564£460£462
2025£498£446£480
2026£461£449£453
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingsmead.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bath and North East Somerset district.

Band A£1,589
Band B£1,854
Band C£2,119
Band D£2,383
Band E£2,913
Band F£3,443
Band G£3,972
Band H£4,767

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Kingsmead ward.

Local councillors

George Oliver Tomlin

Kingsmead - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Paul Roper

Kingsmead - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats