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BA1 3EX

Locksbrook Road

Newbridge

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Overview

Postcode BA1 3EX is located in an urban city, within the Newbridge 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 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Linear Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

1/10

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.

Crime level

4/10

Kingsmead has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5%

Approximately 5.0% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 327 ft away from BA1 3EX.

Flood risk

Low

Kingsmead near BA1 3EX has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Oldfield Park located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BA1 3EX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Oldfield Park

N/A

Walking directions to Oldfield Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BA1 3EX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLinear ParkMediumWalking directions to Linear Park
0.2 miLinear ParkSmallWalking directions to Linear Park
0.5 miInnox ParkSmallWalking directions to Innox Park

Area Profile

Population
268
Population density
4,357.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.38(-51%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.55(+1%)
Public order
6.55(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.68(-69%)
Other theft
3.74(-34%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
225
84.27%
Other White
18
6.74%
Irish
6
2.25%
Other
5
1.87%
Indian
4
1.5%
Total population: 267

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
115
49.57%
Level 3 (A level)
74
31.9%
No qualifications
18
7.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
6.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
3.02%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
39
38.61%
Owns outright
28
27.72%
Owns with a mortgage
25
24.75%
Other social rented
5
4.95%
Shared ownership
2
1.98%
Total households: 101

Property prices in Newbridge

Median price£538,250
Price per sq ft£453
Sales (last 12 months)72
Typical range (middle 50%)£337K – £743K

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £538,250 (about £453 per square foot) in Newbridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £2,400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newbridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£875,000£506
Semi-Detached17£640,000£458
Terraced30£515,000£453
Flats14£308,500£380

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newbridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newbridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£750,000£206,000£518,000£320,000
2017£581,281£260,000£500,500£410,000
2018£585,000£275,000£525,000£383,000
2019£892,000£247,000£505,000£395,000
2020£615,000£240,000£490,000£448,750
2021£605,000£267,500£540,000£401,250
2022£1,000,000£292,500£667,500£497,500
2023£685,300£262,500£717,500£425,000
2024£754,750£260,975£590,000£482,825
2025£875,000£190,000£635,000£515,000
2026£965,000£453,750£415,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newbridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newbridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£325£435£389£354
2017£387£366£406£355
2018£416£401£412£331
2019£506£401£416£375
2020£441£381£384£342
2021£469£405£418£394
2022£522£411£502£432
2023£460£475£513£442
2024£469£422£460£421
2025£580£331£474£446
2026£489£486£453
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newbridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Newbridge in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA1 3EX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA1 3EX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jun 2025Charlton Court, Lower Bristol Road, Bath, BA2 3ESOtherFreehold£52,000,000
02 Jun 20256, Ashley Avenue, Bath, BA1 3DRTerracedFreehold£675,000
19 Dec 202517, Shaftesbury Avenue, Bath, BA1 3DTTerracedFreehold£600,000
24 Apr 2026Upper Floor Maisonette, 6, Charlton Buildings, Bath, BA2 3EAFlatsLeasehold£289,500
13 Nov 2025Second Floor Flat, 7, Charlton Buildings, Bath, BA2 3EAFlatsLeasehold£270,000

Schools

In the BA1 3EX postcode area, located within Kingsmead, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BA1 3EX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryOldfield Park Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryNewbridge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryOldfield Park Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BA1 3EX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BA1 3EX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidlLower Bristol Road, Bath, BA2 1ESWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miNewbridge StoreChelsea Road, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 3JZWalking directions to Newbridge Store
0.2 miM&S FoodhallLower Bristol Road, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 1EPWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.2 miSparChelsea Road, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 3DUWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miTesco ExpressUpper Bristol Road, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 3DEWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 3EX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Michelle O'Doherty

Newbridge - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Samantha Jane Kelly

Newbridge - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Wera Hobhouse

Bath - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
Parliamentary ConstituencyBathE14001080
WardNewbridgeE05012478
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 009AE01014405
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BA1 3EX

Is BA1 3EX (Kingsmead) safe?

The area around BA1 3EX 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.

What is the average house price near BA1 3EX?

The median sale price around BA1 3EX in Kingsmead is £538,250 (about £453 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BA1 3EX?

There are 11 schools close to BA1 3EX, including Oldfield Park Infant School (Good), Newbridge Primary School (Good) and Oldfield Park Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BA1 3EX?

The closest station to BA1 3EX is Oldfield Park, about 545 m away.

How deprived is the area around BA1 3EX?

BA1 3EX 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).

Who represents BA1 3EX (Kingsmead) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bath covering BA1 3EX is Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Michelle O'Doherty (Liberal Democrats) and Samantha Jane Kelly (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.