199,985TOTAL POPULATION
86,051HOUSEHOLDS
3.1%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£43,160AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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BA1 POSTCODE REGION

Bath (BA1)

The BA1 postcode area is located in the Bath postcode town region, within the county of Somerset, and contains a total of 2461 individual postcodes.

There are 46 electoral wards in the BA1 postcode area, including Bath, Bradford-On-Avon, Bruton, Castle Cary, Frome, Glastonbury, Radstock, Shepton Mallet, Street, Templecombe, Trowbridge, Warminster, Wells, Westbury, Wincanton, Yeovil which come under the local authority of the Bath and North East Somerset Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 38% of people in BA1 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of BA1 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


BA1 is the postcode for the city of Bath, a city located in the south west region of the United Kingdom in the county of Somerset. It is nestled within the lush west country countryside and is famous for its Georgian architecture and hot springs that give it a unique ambiance. It also is home to a rich cultural history marking the Romans' arrival and settling of the area more than 2000 years ago and remains a popular tourist destination as well as charming place for many locals to call home.

The BA1 postcode covers a large area that comprises the following locations; the city centre, which includes locations such as the historic Abbey, the Crescent, the Roman Baths and Bath Spa University; the popular student area of Whiteway; the residential area of Larkhall as well as the Larkhall Park; and The Oldfield Park with its range of shops, pubs, cafes, restaurants and other amenities. Nearby parks and gardens such as Sydney Gardens (the oldest park open to the public in Britain), Queen's Square and Parade Gardens make for pleasant recreation in the city.

The BA1 postcode is also home to a plethora of residential and commercial streets, as well as numerous cultural hubs, such as the award-winning Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution and the renowned Victoria Art Gallery. Additionally, the district has a vibrant nightlife, with hot spots dotted throughout, from quiet eateries to vibrant nightclubs, bars and pubs.

Transport links within BA1 are plentiful, with the city being well-served by three train stations: Oldfield Park, Bath Spa and Twerton, as well as numerous bus routes connecting Bath to Bristol and other surrounding cities. Finally, the area is well-connected for those travelling via car, with the M4 motorway providing easy access to country towns and cities further afield.


In sum, the BA1 postcode covering the city of Bath offers a variety of attractions and amenities from its heritage sites, parks, galleries and nightlife hubs, to its superb transport links across the UK. It truly is a charming and sought after part of the country.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 82%WORKING
  • 18%UNEMPLOYED

18% of people in BA1 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 38%AB
  • 47%C2/C2
  • 15%DE

According to census records, 38% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 86%WHITE
  • 14%NON-WHITE

86% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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BA1Somerset

Somerset

The county of Somerset

BA1 is located in the county of Somerset, in England.

Somerset has a total population of 948,900, making it the 22nd largest county in the UK.

Somerset has a total area of 1610 square miles, and a population density of 227 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

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Outward CodeBA1
Postal TownBath
MSOA NameBath and North East Somerset 007
LSOA NameBath and North East Somerset 007B
CountySomerset
RegionSomerset
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityBath and North East Somerset
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

BA1 Electoral Wards

The postal region of BA1, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Alcombe
Bailbrook
Bathampton
Batheaston
Bathford
Bathwick
Beach
Beacon Hill
Somerset
Brockham End
Charlcombe
Cold Ashton
Corston
East End
Fairfield Park
Holbrook Common
Kelston
Lambridge
Langridge
Lansdown
Lansdown
Larkhall
Lower Hamswell
Lower Swainswick
Lower Weston
Marshfield
Monkton Farleigh
Newbridge
Nimlet
Northend
North Stoke
Pennsylvania
Primrose Hill
Sion Hill
St Catherine
Swineford
Tadwick
The Folly
Upper Swainswick
Upper Weston
Upton Cheyney
Walcot
Weston
Weston Park
Wick
Wick Rocks
Woolley
Browse Postcodes in BA1

Dig even deeper into the BA1 postcode by clicking on a postcode below:

Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (BA) and estimated address.

Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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