136,583TOTAL POPULATION
55,897HOUSEHOLDS
3.3%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£43,160AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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BA2 POSTCODE REGION

Bath (BA2)

The BA2 postcode area is located in the Bath postcode town region, within the county of Somerset, and contains a total of 2633 individual postcodes.

There are 143 electoral wards in the BA2 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, 31% of people in BA2 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 BA2 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


The BA2 postcode, located within the Bath district in the United Kingdom, is one of the busiest postcodes in the area. This postcode covers five different districts and parts of two other districts within the city; making it an attractive living and working location.

Bathampton lies in the north of the postcode, which it shares with Batheaston. With an abundance of 19th century charm as well as local pubs and restaurants, this area provides a peaceful, tranquil home. To the east, the town of Bitton can be found, offering local attractions such as the iconic Bitton Railway, the oldest narrow gauge railway in the world still operating steam trains.

In the south of the postcode is the historic city of Bath itself, with its 18th century architecture, thermal spa baths, museums and excellent shopping centres – not to mention the annual Bath Festival. It's also home to the University of Bath, as well as several international companies based in the city.

Looking south-east, the village of Peasedown St John is in the postcode. This corner of the postcode is a hub for outdoor pursuits, with the village surrounded by areas of outstanding beauty, including the Mendip Hills.

Towards the south-west, the locales of Camerton and Timsbury are situated. Here, residents have access to amenities such as a Post Office, a few pubs, small shops and the well-known Camerton cycle track.

Perhaps a lesser known part of the postcode, but definitely worth a visit, is Green Park. This area offers a quiet, green space where families can enjoy a picnic lunch and explore the local wildlife.

The postcode of BA2 is undoubtedly a great place to live, with a variety of different communities, attractions and amenities. With something for everyone, BA2 is a bustling and vibrant area that caters to all.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 81%WORKING
  • 19%UNEMPLOYED

19% of people in BA2 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 31%AB
  • 50%C2/C2
  • 18%DE

According to census records, 31% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 89%WHITE
  • 11%NON-WHITE

89% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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BA2Somerset

Somerset

The county of Somerset

BA2 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.

Somerset Postal Town Map
Outward CodeBA2
Postal TownBath
MSOA NameBath and North East Somerset 016
LSOA NameBath and North East Somerset 016G
CountySomerset
RegionSomerset
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityBath and North East Somerset
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

BA2 Electoral Wards

The postal region of BA2, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Amesbury
Ashgrove
Avoncliff
Bailbrook
Barrow Vale
Bath
Bathampton
Batheaston
Bathford
Bathwick
Beacon Hill
Somerset
Beechen Cliff
Bloomfield
Bloomfield
Britten's
Burnett
Camerton
Carlingcott
Charlcombe
Chewton Keynsham
Clandown
Clapton
Claverton
Claverton Down
Clays End
Combe Down
Combe Hay
Compton Common
Compton Dando
Conkwell
Corston
Dolemeads
Double Hill
Dunkerton
Englishcombe
Fairfield Park
Farleigh Hungerford
Farleigh Wick
Farmborough
Faulkland
Foxcote
Fox Hill
Freshford
Frome
Frome
Green Parlour
Greyfield
Haydon
Hemington
High Littleton
Hinton Charterhouse
Hobbs Wall
Hunstrete
Inglesbatch
Kelston
Kingsway
Lambridge
Lansdown
Larkhall
Laverton
Limpley Stoke
Locksbrook
Longhouse
Lower Swainswick
Lower Weston
Marksbury
Meadgate
Mearns
Midford
Midford Brook
Midsomer Norton
Monkton Combe
Monkton Farleigh
Nailwell
Newbridge
New Buildings
Newton St Loe
New Town
Norton Hill
Norton St Philip
Odd Down
Oldfield Park
Park Corner
Paulton
Peasedown St John
Perrymead
Pinckney Green
Pipehouse
Primrose Hill
Priston
Radford
Radstock
Rockley Ford
Rode
Rode Hill
Rotcombe
Rush Hill
Saltford
Sharpstone
Shawford
Shoscombe
Shoscombe Vale
Single Hill
Sion Hill
Southdown
Southstoke
South Twerton
Stanton Prior
Stony Littleton
Tellisford
The Oval
Thicket Mead
Timsbury
Tucking Mill
Tunley
Turleigh
Twerton
Twinhoe
Tyning
Tyning
Upper Weston
Walcot
Wall Mead
Warleigh
Wellow
Welton
Welton
Westfield
Weston
Weston Park
Westwood
White Hill
White Ox Mead
Whiteway
Wicklane
Widcombe
Wilmington
Winsley
Winterfield
Withyditch
Withy Mills
Woolverton
Writhlington
Browse Postcodes in BA2

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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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