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BA2 3LQ

Shaftesbury Road

Oldfield Park

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Detailed insights for BA2 3LQ

Overview

Postcode BA2 3LQ is located in an urban city, within the Oldfield Park ward of Bath and North East Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Oldfield Park East area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oldfield Park East is £51,582 per year. The nearest station is Oldfield Park, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Linear Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

2/10

Oldfield Park East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,764 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 3% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Oldfield Park East has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Oldfield Park East is £51,582 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 320 ft away from BA2 3LQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Oldfield Park East near BA2 3LQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% 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 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BA2 3LQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Oldfield Park

N/A

Walking directions to Oldfield Park
0.8 mi

Bath Spa

N/A

Walking directions to Bath Spa

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BA2 3LQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLinear ParkLargeWalking directions to Linear Park
0.3 miLinear ParkMediumWalking directions to Linear Park
0.4 miLinear ParkMediumWalking directions to Linear Park

Area Profile

Population
406
Population density
11,120.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
34.26(+418%)
Other theft
17.13(+204%)
Violence and sexual offences
13.59(-59%)
Burglary
7.09(+155%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.5(-56%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
306
74.82%
Other White
39
9.54%
Indian
13
3.18%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
2.69%
Other Asian
9
2.2%
Total population: 409

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
226
58.55%
Level 4+ (Degree)
99
25.65%
No qualifications
22
5.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
4.66%
Other
8
2.07%
Total 16+ residents: 386

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
80
60.15%
Owns outright
25
18.8%
Owns with a mortgage
25
18.8%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.26%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Oldfield Park

Median price£446,000
Price per sq ft£479
Sales (last 12 months)29
Typical range (middle 50%)£285K – £571K

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £446,000 (about £479 per square foot) in Oldfield Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £144,500 up to £1,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Oldfield Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached6£918,750£486
Terraced9£450,000£459
Flats14£286,250£498

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Oldfield Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oldfield Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£316,500£457,500£425,000
2017£235,000£570,000£394,500
2018£270,000£780,000£452,350
2019£254,498£759,000£365,000
2020£272,500£619,000£370,000
2021£295,000£800,000£430,000
2022£275,000£844,125£523,500
2023£245,000£1,060,000£551,750
2024£272,500£590,000£445,000
2025£281,250£775,000£434,250
2026£242,500£918,750£480,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oldfield Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oldfield Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£433£344£371
2017£419£376£390
2018£421£407£390
2019£405£372£348
2020£441£383£339
2021£426£491£381
2022£435£419£470
2023£453£485£441
2024£424£469£433
2025£498£493£415
2026£490£463£495
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oldfield Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Oldfield Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA2 3LQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA2 3LQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 202587, Lower Oldfield Park, Bath, BA2 3HRSemi-DetachedFreehold£632,000
06 Jun 2025115, Lower Oldfield Park, Bath, BA2 3HRSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,080,000
02 May 2025Flat 2, The Old Workshop Rear Of 75, Lower Oldfield Park, Bath, BA2 3HRFlatsLeasehold£215,100
24 Jan 202536, Winchester Road, Bath, BA2 3LFTerracedFreehold£415,000
06 Jan 2026Flat 3, 126, Lower Oldfield Park, Bath, BA2 3HSFlatsLeasehold£200,000

Schools

In the BA2 3LQ postcode area, located within Oldfield Park East, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BA2 3LQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryHayesfield Girls SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryOldfield Park Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt John's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BA2 3LQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BA2 3LQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodShaftesbury Road, Bath, BA2 3LHWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miSainsbury's Local54-56 Moorland Road, Bath, BA2 3PJWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miLondisMoorland Road, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 3PWWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miFood Plus68 Lower Bristol Road, Bath, BA2 3BEWalking directions to Food Plus
0.4 miSainsbury'sGreen Park Road, Bath, BA1 2DRWalking directions to Sainsbury's

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 BA2 3LQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ian Halsall

Oldfield Park - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Wera Hobhouse

Bath - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
Parliamentary ConstituencyBathE14001080
WardOldfield ParkE05012480
ParishBath and North East Somerset, unparished areaE43000018
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Oldfield Park EastE02002998
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bath and North East Somerset 014AE01014435
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BA2 3LQ

Is BA2 3LQ (Oldfield Park East) safe?

The area around BA2 3LQ records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near BA2 3LQ?

The median sale price around BA2 3LQ in Oldfield Park East is £446,000 (about £479 per square foot) based on 29 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BA2 3LQ?

There are 10 schools close to BA2 3LQ, including Hayesfield Girls School (Good), Oldfield Park Infant School (Good) and St John's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BA2 3LQ?

The closest station to BA2 3LQ is Oldfield Park, about 417 m away.

How deprived is the area around BA2 3LQ?

BA2 3LQ scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,764 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BA2 3LQ (Oldfield Park East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bath covering BA2 3LQ is Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ian Halsall (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.