bath BA3 Postcodes
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Bath (BA3)
The BA3 postcode area is located in the Bath postcode town region, within the county of Somerset, and contains a total of 1894 individual postcodes.
There are 111 electoral wards in the BA3 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, 26% of people in BA3 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 BA3 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The BA3 postcode is located in the county of Somerset in the south-west of England. It covers the areas of Radstock, Westfield, Westfield Common, Nettlebridge, Paulton, Rudge and Hillside. Furthermore, it also includes the outlying villages of Peasedown St John, Camerton, Dunkerton, Timsbury and Monkton Combe amongst others.
The area offers a mixture of countryside, rolling hills and attractive rural scenery, with a variety of amenities and activities available. The Radford Mill Trust provides a nature reserve which features a wildlife pond and surrounding meadows. There is also a golf course, Pitch and Putt Adventure Golf and a leisure centre in the area.
The city of Bath and the towns of Frome and Wells are all located in the proximity of the BA3 postcode. The nearby village of Binegar is home to The Great Western Railway path, a popular walk giving visitors the chance to enjoy the countryside.
The postcode is served by Green Bus South West, offering services to neighbouring towns and cities, such as Bath and Bristol. The local primary schools are Timsbury C of E, St Nicholas C of E and Radstock Community Primary School. For secondary education, there is Haygrove School and the Mendip Studio School located nearby.
The historic market town of Midsomer Norton, situated 8 miles from BA3, hosts a number of local festivals and events, including the popular Midsomer Norton Festival of Food, Drink and Music. Additionally, the area is served by a number of supermarkets and restaurants, such as Tesco, Co-Op and Tescos Cafe.
The postcode is comprised largely of residential properties including apartments, terraces and semis. It is a desirable area for young professionals looking to buy their first home and start a family, as well as for retirees wanting to downsize from their current property.
Demographics
Somerset
BA3 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.
| Outward Code | BA3 |
| Postal Town | Bath |
| MSOA Name | Bath and North East Somerset 016 |
| LSOA Name | Bath and North East Somerset 016G |
| County | Somerset |
| Region | Somerset |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Area Classification | Urban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%) |
BA3 Electoral Wards
The postal region of BA3, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 26% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.