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BA1 1QT

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Kingsmead

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Overview

Postcode BA1 1QT 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 549.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 6.4× 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 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Alexandra Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
550
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
31.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Central Bath & Lansdown has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,188 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Bath & Lansdown has a very high crime rate, with approximately 549.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31.5%

Approximately 31.5% 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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Central Bath & Lansdown is £60,275 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 314 ft away from BA1 1QT.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Bath & Lansdown near BA1 1QT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bath Spa located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BA1 1QT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Bath Spa

N/A

Walking directions to Bath Spa
0.8 mi

Oldfield Park

N/A

Walking directions to Oldfield Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BA1 1QT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAlexandra ParkMediumWalking directions to Alexandra Park
0.5 miHenrietta ParkMediumWalking directions to Henrietta Park
0.3 miGreen ParkSmallWalking directions to Green Park

Area Profile

Population
180
Population density
3,523.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
248.62(+645%)
Shoplifting
156.56(+2269%)
Anti-social behaviour
130.65(+776%)
Public order
92.06(+1308%)
Other theft
73.32(+1202%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
101
56.42%
Other White
25
13.97%
Indian
12
6.7%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
5.59%
Other Asian
8
4.47%
Total population: 179

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
63
37.95%
Level 3 (A level)
56
33.73%
No qualifications
23
13.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
7.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
4.82%
Total 16+ residents: 166

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
38
42.7%
Other social rented
25
28.09%
Owns with a mortgage
12
13.48%
Owns outright
10
11.24%
Social rents from council
3
3.37%
Total households: 89

Property prices in Kingsmead

Median price£352,500
Price per sq ft£462
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£266K – £573K

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.

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
Terraced18£568,735£483
Semi-Detached4£515,250£442
Flats54£319,000£463

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£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
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£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
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.

Recent sales

There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA1 1QT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA1 1QT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Aug 2025Ground Floor And Basement, 8 - 9, St James'S Parade, Bath, BA1 1ULOtherLeasehold£589,995
25 Jul 2025Flat 1, 1, Bilbury Lane, Bath, BA1 1AZFlatsLeasehold£675,000
23 Jun 202544 - 48, Southgate Street, Bath, BA1 1TGOtherLeasehold£5,300,000
26 Feb 2026Flat 25, Arlington House, Bath Street, Bath, BA1 1QNFlatsLeasehold£445,000
08 Aug 2025Flat 35, Arlington House, Bath Street, Bath, BA1 1QNFlatsLeasehold£250,000

Schools

In the BA1 1QT postcode area, located within Central Bath & Lansdown, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BA1 1QT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 mi16 plusBath CollegeFurther education

Requires improvement

0.3 miNot applicableBath AcademyOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryWidcombe CofE Junior SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BA1 1QT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BA1 1QT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miHondo Chinese SupermarketSt James Parade, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 1ULWalking directions to Hondo Chinese Supermarket
0.1 miFriends ForeverSt James Parade, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 1ULWalking directions to Friends Forever
0.1 miTesco ExpressStall Street, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 1QEWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miTesco ExpressWestgate Building, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 1EBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miIstanbul International Food CentreAvon Street, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 1UNWalking directions to Istanbul International Food Centre

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bath and North East Somerset district (2025-26).

Band A£1,511
Band B£1,762
Band C£2,014
Band D£2,266
Band E£2,769
Band F£3,273
Band G£3,776
Band H£4,532

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BA1 1QT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

George Oliver Tomlin

Kingsmead - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Paul Roper

Kingsmead - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Wera Hobhouse

Bath - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
Parliamentary ConstituencyBathE14001080
WardKingsmeadE05012471
ParishBath and North East Somerset, unparished areaE43000018
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central Bath & LansdownE02002991
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bath and North East Somerset 007AE01014370
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BA1 1QT

Is BA1 1QT (Central Bath & Lansdown) safe?

The area around BA1 1QT records about 550 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.

What is the average house price near BA1 1QT?

The median sale price around BA1 1QT in Central Bath & Lansdown is £352,500 (about £462 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BA1 1QT?

There are 14 schools close to BA1 1QT, including Bath College (Requires improvement), Bath Academy and Widcombe CofE Junior School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BA1 1QT?

The closest station to BA1 1QT is Bath Spa, about 389 m away.

How deprived is the area around BA1 1QT?

BA1 1QT scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,188 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BA1 1QT (Central Bath & Lansdown) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bath covering BA1 1QT 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).

Data Sources

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.