Postcode BA1 2JR 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 167.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× 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 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest large park is Royal Victoria Park.
Central Bath & Lansdown has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,751 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Central Bath & Lansdown has a very high crime rate, with approximately 167.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BA1 2JR.
Central Bath & Lansdown near BA1 2JR 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bath Spa | N/A | Walking directions to Bath Spa |
| 0.9 mi | Oldfield Park | N/A | Walking directions to Oldfield Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Royal Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Royal Victoria Park |
| 0.3 mi | Hedgemead Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hedgemead Park |
| 0.3 mi | Henrietta Park | Medium | Walking directions to Henrietta Park |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £339,000 (about £461 per square foot) in Kingsmead area, with individual transactions ranging from £136,000 up to £1,480,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £515,250 | £442 |
| Terraced | 14 | £459,500 | £459 |
| Flats | 68 | £323,750 | £465 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £315,000 | £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 | £370,000 | £498,750 | £568,735 |
| 2026 | £335,000 | £458,000 | £514,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £461 | £391 | £394 |
| 2017 | £503 | £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 | £465 | £449 | £456 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA1 2JR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 May 2026 | Ground Floor Flat, 6, Barton Buildings, Bath, BA1 2JR | Flats | Leasehold | £162,500 | |
| 07 May 2025 | First Floor Flat, 6, Barton Buildings, Bath, BA1 2JR | Flats | Leasehold | £263,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 41, Gay Street, Bath, BA1 2NT | Other | Freehold | £900,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2025 | Basement, Ground And First Floor Offices, 32, Gay Street, Bath, BA1 2NT | Other | Leasehold | £216,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2025 | 30, Gay Street, Bath, BA1 2PA | Terraced | Freehold | £880,000 |
In the BA1 2JR postcode area, located within Central Bath & Lansdown, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BA1 2JR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | Broad Street, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 5LN | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | Northgate Street, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 5AL | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Hai Na Oriental Supermarket | Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 1RS | Walking directions to Hai Na Oriental Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Monmouth Street, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 2AN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Westgate Building, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 1EB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Bath and North East Somerset district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BA1 2JR, 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 2JR records about 168 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 2JR in Kingsmead is £339,000 (about £461 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to BA1 2JR, including Bath Academy, Bath College (Requires improvement) and St Andrew's Church School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BA1 2JR is Bath Spa, about 834 m away.
BA1 2JR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,751 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 2JR 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).