Postcode BA1 5BE is located in an urban city, within the Walcot 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. The average income per household in Central Bath & Lansdown is £60,275 per year. The nearest station is Bath Spa located about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is Hedgemead Park.
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.
Central Bath & Lansdown has a very high crime rate, with approximately 549.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.1% 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 5BE.
Central Bath & Lansdown near BA1 5BE 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Bath Spa | N/A | Walking directions to Bath Spa |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hedgemead Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hedgemead Park |
| 0.2 mi | Henrietta Park | Medium | Walking directions to Henrietta Park |
| 0.4 mi | Sydney Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Sydney Gardens |
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 in Walcot area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £2,185,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £990,000 |
| Flats | 45 | £250,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £417,500 |
| Terraced | 43 | £510,000 |
10 year median price trend in Walcot
In the BA1 5BE postcode area, located within Central Bath & Lansdown, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BA1 5BE
| 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 | Spar | Rivers Street Place, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 2RS | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 33-34 Bathwick Street, Bath, BA2 6NZ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Burlington Place, Julian Road, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 2SQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 5BE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John Leach
Walcot - Elected 4 May 2023
Oli Henman
Walcot - Elected 4 May 2023
Wera Hobhouse
Bath - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.