Postcode report
Is BA2 8EZ a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About BA2 8EZ: area rating, property, schools and local change
BA2 8EZ is a postcode in Peasedown, 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 8EZ, then scores the surrounding small area 52/100 - bottom 46% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BA2 8EZ are property market signals and safety, while local prosperity 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 8EZ is based on Bath and North East Somerset 022 Census 2021. It covers 10,010 residents, 247 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 74% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 10% 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 3/10.
For property prices near BA2 8EZ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BA2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £703k from 56 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BA2 8EZ can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BA2 8EZ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BA2 8EZ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 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 8EZ
Is BA2 8EZ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 52/100 (bottom 46% 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 8EZ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BA2 8EZ?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BA2 8EZ?
LocaleIQ matched BA2 8EZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BA2 8EZ?
The latest median sold price is £703k based on 56 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BA2 8EZ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.