Postcode BA2 1BU is located in an urban city, within the Southdown ward of Bath and North East Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Oldfield Park West area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Oldfield Park West is £42,600 per year. The nearest station is Oldfield Park located about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest large park is Linear Park.
Oldfield Park West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,849 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Oldfield Park West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 74.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Oldfield Park West is £42,600 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 106 ft away from BA2 1BU.
Oldfield Park West near BA2 1BU 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Oldfield Park | N/A | Walking directions to Oldfield Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Linear Park | Large | Walking directions to Linear Park |
| 0.2 mi | Linear Park | Medium | Walking directions to Linear Park |
| 0.3 mi | Linear Park | Small | Walking directions to Linear Park |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £386,250 in Southdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £795,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £503,750 |
| Flats | 3 | £200,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £395,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £382,500 |
10 year median price trend in Southdown
In the BA2 1BU postcode area, located within Oldfield Park West, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BA2 1BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M&S Foodhall | Lower Bristol Road, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 1EP | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Lower Bristol Road, Bath, BA2 1ES | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | The Hollow, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 1LX | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 115 High Street, Twerton, BA2 1DB | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 105 High Street, Twerton, BA2 1DB | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.