Postcode report
Is BA2 1AX a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About BA2 1AX: area rating, property, schools and local change
BA2 1AX is a postcode in Westmoreland, Bath and North East Somerset, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BA2 1AX, then scores the surrounding small area 67/100 - top 24% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BA2 1AX are local prosperity and housing, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BA2 1AX is based on Bath and North East Somerset 013 Census 2021. It covers 8,331 residents, 8,888 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 23, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 43% owner-occupied, 44% privately rented, 12% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near BA2 1AX, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BA2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £703k from 98 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BA2 1AX can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BA2 1AX by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BA2 1AX is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 31 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BA2 1AX
Is BA2 1AX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 67/100 (top 24% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BA2 1AX?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BA2 1AX?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near BA2 1AX?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for BA2 1AX?
LocaleIQ matched BA2 1AX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BA2 1AX?
The latest median sold price is £703k based on 98 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BA2 1AX?
LocaleIQ currently shows 31 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.