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BA1 1UX

Kingsmead Terrace

Kingsmead

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Overview

Postcode BA1 1UX 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 Kingsmead area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 281.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.3× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kingsmead is £54,440 per year. The nearest station is Bath Spa, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Green Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
282
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
77.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Kingsmead has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,836 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Kingsmead has a very high crime rate, with approximately 281.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

77.8%

Approximately 77.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Kingsmead is £54,440 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 323 ft away from BA1 1UX.

Flood risk

Low

Kingsmead near BA1 1UX has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bath Spa located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BA1 1UX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Bath Spa

N/A

Walking directions to Bath Spa
0.7 mi

Oldfield Park

N/A

Walking directions to Oldfield Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BA1 1UX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miGreen ParkSmallWalking directions to Green Park
0.3 miParade GardensSmallWalking directions to Parade Gardens
0.2 miQueen SquareSmallWalking directions to Queen Square

Area Profile

Population
412
Population density
8,293.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
99.28(+197%)
Anti-social behaviour
75.36(+405%)
Public order
50.84(+677%)
Other theft
49.04(+771%)
Shoplifting
44.86(+579%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
237
57.38%
Other White
42
10.17%
Chinese
28
6.78%
Indian
17
4.12%
Other Asian
15
3.63%
Total population: 413

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
178
45.99%
Level 4+ (Degree)
77
19.9%
No qualifications
61
15.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
8.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
3.88%
Total 16+ residents: 387

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
70
64.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
14.81%
Social rents from council
14
12.96%
Owns outright
5
4.63%
Owns with a mortgage
1
0.93%
Total households: 108

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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA1 1UX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA1 1UX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Feb 2026Flat 4, 16, James Street West, Bath, BA1 2BXFlatsLeasehold£303,000
12 Dec 20254, Riverside Gardens, Bath, BA1 1XAFlatsLeasehold£281,000
25 Feb 202537, Kingsmead Street, Bath, BA1 2AAOtherLeasehold£490,000
07 Nov 202552, Rosewell Court, Bath, BA1 2AQFlatsLeasehold£250,000
26 Jun 202531, Monmouth Street, Bath, BA1 2ANTerracedFreehold£557,470

Schools

In the BA1 1UX postcode area, located within Kingsmead, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Requires improvement

0.2 miNot applicableBath AcademyOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miSecondaryHayesfield Girls SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BA1 1UX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miIstanbul International Food CentreAvon Street, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 1UNWalking directions to Istanbul International Food Centre
0.1 miOne StopJames Street West, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 2AGWalking directions to One Stop
0.1 miTesco ExpressWestgate Building, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 1EBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalMonmouth Street, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 2ANWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miHondo Chinese SupermarketSt James Parade, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 1ULWalking directions to Hondo Chinese Supermarket

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 1UX, 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)KingsmeadE02002993
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bath and North East Somerset 009CE01014407
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BA1 1UX

Is BA1 1UX (Kingsmead) safe?

The area around BA1 1UX records about 282 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near BA1 1UX?

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

What schools are near BA1 1UX?

There are 15 schools close to BA1 1UX, including Bath College (Requires improvement), Bath Academy and Hayesfield Girls School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BA1 1UX?

The closest station to BA1 1UX is Bath Spa, about 588 m away.

How deprived is the area around BA1 1UX?

BA1 1UX scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,836 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BA1 1UX (Kingsmead) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bath covering BA1 1UX 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.