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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

BA15TT

Charlcombe Lane

BA12UR

Summerhill Road

BA15RY

College Road

BA15HT

Ainslies Belvedere

BA15RB

Lansdown Road

BA15RT

College Road

BA19DQ

Granville Road

BA15PQ

St Stephens Road

BA19DR

Lansdown Square West

BA15ED

Belvedere

BA12RH

Julian Road

BA15QW

Richmond Lane

BA12WA

Lansdown

Data Sources

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