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About

Lansdown ward occupies the northern outskirts of Bath, characterised by elevated terrain that provides sweeping views across the city. The area is predominantly residential, with a mix of housing from various eras, and includes significant stretches of open countryside and farmland. Its landscape is defined by the prominent Lansdown Hill, a notable geographic feature that has historically shaped the ward's development and character.

The ward contains the site of the Battle of Lansdown, fought in 1643 during the English Civil War, with a monument commemorating the event standing on the hill. This rural edge of the city is also known for the Lansdown Racing Club and its golf course. The architecture includes the distinctive Lansdown Crescent, part of the wider Bath World Heritage Site, marking the northern limit of the Georgian city's expansion.

Area overview

On average Lansdown has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lansdown is £59,672 per year. There are 6 schools in Lansdown: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lansdown is home to around 6,596 people, with a population density of about 2,325.2 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
10.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lansdown Population
6,596
Population density
2,325.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.55(+54%)
Shoplifting
32.6(+393%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.71(+66%)
Public order
15.46(+136%)
Other theft
14.71(+161%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,093
77.21%
Other White
582
8.82%
Chinese
165
2.5%
Other Asian
131
1.99%
Indian
90
1.36%
Total population: 6,596

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,319
59.29%
Level 3 (A level)
961
17.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
550
9.82%
No qualifications
308
5.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
237
4.23%
Total 16+ residents: 5,598

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
938
30.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
934
30.43%
Owns with a mortgage
662
21.57%
Other social rented
341
11.11%
Social rents from council
90
2.93%
Total households: 3,069

Property prices in Lansdown

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £555,000 in Lansdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £3,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lansdown 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 Lansdown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£1,485,000
Flats55£390,000
Semi-Detached16£791,000
Terraced24£772,500

10 years median price trend in Lansdown

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

All postcodes in Lansdown

BA15TA

Lansdown Road

BA12RY

Portland Place

BA12SB

Burlington Street

BA15EL

Lansdown Grove

BA15ER

Spencers Belle Vue

BA15QS

Mount Beacon

BA12RU

Portland Place

BA12SX

St James'S Park

BA12SF

Harley Street

BA15RE

Lansdown Road

BA15TJ

Lansdown Road

BA12QB

Rivers Street

BA15QF

Mount View

BA12RE

Nicholls Place

BA15PJ

St Stephens Place

BA12TF

Park Street

BA12UQ

Sion Hill

BA12TY

Park Place

BA12SS

St James'S Park

BA15QH

Mount Beacon Row

BA19BA

Fonthill Road

BA15PX

Richmond Road

BA15RR

College Road

BA15RJ

Lansdown Road

BA12PY

Crescent Lane

BA12TA

Park Street

BA15TR

Charlcombe Lane

BA15DL

Hope Place

BA12SG

Harley Street

BA15PW

Mount Road

BA12SE

Gloucester Street

BA12UF

Sion Hill

BA15PT

Richmond Road

BA12UL

Sion Hill

BA12RR

Ballance Street

BA19DS

Lansdown Square East

BA15QE

Summerfield Terrace

BA15SQ

Sion Road

BA12TS

St James'S Square

BA15RF

Lansdown Road

BA12UD

Cavendish Road

BA12QA

Rivers Street

BA15TD

Lansdown Road

BA15PP

St Stephens Close

BA15TN

Northfields

BA15SG

Sion Road

BA12UJ

Sion Hill

BA15HF

Upper Lansdown Mews

BA15TL

Lansdown Road

BA15TW

Van Diemen'S Lane

BA15SE

Winifreds Lane

BA15QB

Summerfield Road

BA15RA

Springfield Place

BA12TW

St James'S Street

BA15TG

Lansdown Park

BA12RJ

Morford Street

BA15SL

Waldegrave Road

BA15EJ

Lansdown Grove

BA19DX

Beckford Drive

BA15EZ

Lansdown Place West

BA15PZ

Richmond Place

BA15SW

Somerset Lane

BA15TE

Northfields Close

BA15QQ

Farleigh View

BA12SN

Northampton Street

BA15EF

Lansdown Terrace

BA15AD

Somerset Place

BA15AZ

Lansdown Road

BA19DJ

Waller Gardens

BA15EE

Lansdown Road

BA12RZ

Portland Place

BA12RW

Lampards Buildings

BA12UB

Cavendish Place

BA12UW

Sion Hill

BA12SZ

Park Street Mews

BA12TE

Park Street

BA19AX

Battle Walk

BA12TX

Marlborough Street

BA16JA

Solsbury Way

BA15PG

St Stephens Court

BA12SR

Northampton Buildings

BA19AZ

Hopton Way

BA15SZ

Lansdown Road

BA19DW

Pennsylvania View

BA15HH

Dixon Gardens

BA15EG

Lansdown Road

BA19BH

Lansdown Road

BA15HR

Belvedere

BA12UP

Summerhill Road

BA15TP

Charlcombe Lane

BA12UH

Sion Hill

BA15SY

Lansdown Road

BA12QE

Bennett Street

BA15AE

Lansdown Heights

BA12RQ

Brunswick Place

BA15QT

Richmond Hill

BA15RH

Fonthill Road

BA12DS

Lansdown

BA12TD

Park Street

BA15DE

Lansdown Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.