Postcode BA1 2XG 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 very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below 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 Oldfield Park, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Royal Victoria Park.
Kingsmead has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,930 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 3% least deprived areas in England.
Kingsmead has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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.
The average income per household in Kingsmead is £54,440 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 183 ft away from BA1 2XG.
Kingsmead near BA1 2XG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oldfield Park located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Oldfield Park | N/A | Walking directions to Oldfield Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Royal Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Royal Victoria Park |
| 0.4 mi | The High Common | Large | Walking directions to The High Common |
| 0.5 mi | Weston Park | Medium | Walking directions to Weston Park |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA1 2XG.
In the BA1 2XG postcode area, located within Kingsmead, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BA1 2XG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Uvin | 3-4 Cork Place, Bath, BA1 3BB | Walking directions to Uvin |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Upper Bristol Road, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 3DE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Chelsea Road, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 3DU | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Newbridge Store | Chelsea Road, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 3JZ | Walking directions to Newbridge Store |
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 2XG, 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 2XG records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.
The median sale price around BA1 2XG in Kingsmead 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 2XG, including Oldfield Park Infant School (Good), St Andrew's Church School (Good) and Bath Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BA1 2XG is Oldfield Park, about 777 m away.
BA1 2XG scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,930 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 2XG 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.