Postcode BA2 8LJ is located in a rural town, within the Peasedown ward of Bath and North East Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Peasedown & Bathavon West area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Peasedown & Bathavon West is £56,354 per year. The nearest station is Oldfield Park, about 5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Peasedown & Bathavon West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,106 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Peasedown & Bathavon West has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Peasedown & Bathavon West is £56,354 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 272 ft away from BA2 8LJ.
Peasedown & Bathavon West near BA2 8LJ 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 5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £360 per square foot) in Peasedown area, with individual transactions ranging from £148,000 up to £595,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £438,000 | £350 |
| Terraced | 26 | £277,500 | £375 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £260,000 | £410 |
| Flats | 2 | £149,000 | £303 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £315,000 | £110,000 | £235,000 | £182,975 |
| 2017 | £339,950 | £104,750 | £229,000 | £207,500 |
| 2018 | £327,500 | £122,500 | £239,975 | £218,500 |
| 2019 | £330,000 | £136,475 | £256,000 | £213,750 |
| 2020 | £350,000 | — | £253,250 | £220,000 |
| 2021 | £380,000 | £125,500 | £256,500 | £240,000 |
| 2022 | £405,000 | £139,000 | £288,000 | £255,750 |
| 2023 | £425,000 | — | £305,000 | £250,000 |
| 2024 | £442,500 | £255,000 | £286,000 | £243,500 |
| 2025 | £447,500 | £247,500 | £277,500 | £267,725 |
| 2026 | £400,500 | £148,000 | £240,000 | £282,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £268 | £290 | £260 | £258 |
| 2017 | £278 | £239 | £312 | £268 |
| 2018 | £271 | £248 | £274 | £308 |
| 2019 | £281 | £274 | £301 | £286 |
| 2020 | £280 | — | £264 | £300 |
| 2021 | £304 | £342 | £341 | £288 |
| 2022 | £332 | £394 | £354 | £349 |
| 2023 | £347 | — | £309 | £364 |
| 2024 | £346 | £431 | £408 | £367 |
| 2025 | £347 | £332 | £413 | £368 |
| 2026 | £350 | £344 | £368 | £408 |
There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA2 8LJ.
In the BA2 8LJ postcode area, located within Peasedown & Bathavon West, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Peasedown St John Primary School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Shoscombe Church School | Academy converter | Good |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BA2 8LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Bath Road, Bath, BA2 8DN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Bath Road, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 8DT | Walking directions to The Co-operative 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 BA2 8LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gavin Heathcote
Peasedown - Elected 4 May 2023
Karen Francine Walker
Peasedown - Elected 4 May 2023
Anna Sabine
Frome and East Somerset - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BA2 8LJ records about 60 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around BA2 8LJ in Peasedown & Bathavon West is £320,000 (about £360 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to BA2 8LJ, including Peasedown St John Primary School (Good) and Shoscombe Church School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BA2 8LJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,106 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Frome and East Somerset covering BA2 8LJ is Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Gavin Heathcote (Independent) and Karen Francine Walker (Independent).
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.