Postcode sector · BA1 6

Bath BA1 6 area guide

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Is Bath BA1 6 a good place to live?

In Bath (BA1 6), recorded crime is 58% above the national average, homes sell for around £463,285 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£463,285
from 156 sales
Population
14,734
Deprivation decile 8/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
422.9
per 1,000 · +58% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
3
2 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
70%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
High
15.5% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Bath BA1 6

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bath BA1 6 is rated high. Around 15.5% of properties (679 of 4,371) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 515 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in BA1 6, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (28 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in BA1 6 (May 24–Apr 26, average 61/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 41
One-person households: 36%
Households with children: 22%
Households: 6,906

Owned 59% · Social rent 11% · Private rent 29%

Census 2021 (ONS), for BA1 6.

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Bath BA1 6: frequently asked questions

Is Bath BA1 6 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Bath BA1 6?

Recorded crime in Bath BA1 6 runs at 422.9 per 1,000 properties, 58% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Bath BA1 6 safe?

Crime in Bath BA1 6 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Bath BA1 6 runs at 422.9 per 1,000 properties, 58% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Bath BA1 6?

Homes in Bath BA1 6 sell for around £463,285 on average, based on 156 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Bath BA1 6 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bath BA1 6 is rated high. Around 15.5% of properties (679 of 4,371) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 515 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Bath BA1 6?

There are 3 schools in Bath BA1 6 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Bath BA1 6 a deprived area?

Bath BA1 6 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).