Postcode BA1 0BU is located in an urban city, within the Kingsmead ward of Bath and North East Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Central Bath & Lansdown area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 351.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.1× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Bath & Lansdown is £60,275 per year. The nearest station is Bath Spa, about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Alexandra Park.
Central Bath & Lansdown has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,329 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Central Bath & Lansdown has a very high crime rate, with approximately 351.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Bath & Lansdown is £60,275 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 89 ft away from BA1 0BU.
Central Bath & Lansdown near BA1 0BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bath Spa located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bath Spa | N/A | Walking directions to Bath Spa |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Alexandra Park | Medium | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
| 0.5 mi | Henrietta Park | Medium | Walking directions to Henrietta Park |
| 0.2 mi | Parade Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Parade Gardens |
Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £352,500 (about £462 per square foot) in Kingsmead area, with individual transactions ranging from £136,000 up to £1,480,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 18 | £568,735 | £483 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £515,250 | £442 |
| Flats | 54 | £319,000 | £463 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £320,000 | £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 | £355,000 | £498,750 | £568,735 |
| 2026 | £325,000 | £458,000 | £507,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £478 | £391 | £394 |
| 2017 | £512 | £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 | £503 | £446 | £480 |
| 2026 | £463 | £449 | £453 |
There were 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA1 0BU.
In the BA1 0BU postcode area, located within Central Bath & Lansdown, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BA1 0BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | High Street Store | Claverton Street, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 4LD | Walking directions to High Street Store |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Dorchester Street, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 1SS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Southgate Street, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 1AQ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Pulteney Road, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 6AA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | Terrace Walk, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 1LN | Walking directions to Best-one |
Annual council tax rates for Bath and North East Somerset district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BA1 0BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
George Oliver Tomlin
Kingsmead - Elected 4 May 2023
Paul Roper
Kingsmead - Elected 4 May 2023
Wera Hobhouse
Bath - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BA1 0BU records about 351 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around BA1 0BU in Central Bath & Lansdown is £352,500 (about £462 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to BA1 0BU, including Widcombe CofE Junior School, Widcombe Infant School (Good) and Bath College (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BA1 0BU is Bath Spa, about 164 m away.
BA1 0BU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,329 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bath covering BA1 0BU is Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: George Oliver Tomlin (Liberal Democrats) and Paul Roper (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.