Area Information for Paragon, Bath, BA1 5LY

Paragon in Bath is in the South West region of England. The postcode is within the Walcot ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Bath. This page combines information for the address Paragon, Bath, BA1 5LY, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of BA1 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for BA1 5LY.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Bath and North East Somerset
Ward Walcot
Constituency Bath * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region South West
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 38 property sales in Paragon, BA1 5LY since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Bath City Centre), and the Avon and Somerset Constabulary force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Paragon, Bath, BA1 5LY.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Paragon, Bath, BA1 5LY is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Paragon, Bath, BA1 5LY:

Walcot Street, Bath, BA1 5BW
Walcot Street, Bath, BA1 5BG
Guinea Lane, Bath, BA1 5NB
Chatham Row, Bath, BA1 5BS
Walcot Street, Bath, BA1 5BL
Walcot Gate, Bath, BA1 5UG

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about BA1 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 38 property sales in Paragon since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Paragon, Bath consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 4
Semi-Detached 2
Terraced 8
Flat (Purpose-Built) 48
Flat (Converted) 42
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 4
Residence in Commercial Building 11
Total 119
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Paragon, Bath contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 61% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 10
Owned with Mortgage 11
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 3
Rented: Other Social 22
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 72
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 0
Total 119

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 54
Two People 45
Three People 9
Four People 6
Five People 2
Six People 1
Seven People 1
8+ People 2
Total 120

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 54
Family Household 49
Other Household 17
Total 120

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 62
Deprived In One Dimension 38
Deprived In Two Dimensions 13
Deprived In Three Dimensions 6
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 119

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Bath constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 50% male.

Gender
Male 115
Female 114
Total 229

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. This section of the Walcot ward has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 20-30. This is most commonly seen in inner-city areas that have good entertainment facilities (bars, clubs, theatres etc.) that appeal to this younger demographic.

This type of distribution is also common in the vicinity of higher education facilities, in particular universities.

Age Groups
0-4 2
5-9 3
10-14 10
15-19 6
20-24 67
25-29 36
30-34 31
35-39 16
40-44 11
45-49 9
50-54 11
55-59 6
60-64 8
65-69 1
70-74 3
75-79 3
80-84 1
85+ 5
Total 229

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of BA1 5LY there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 72% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 165
Married 30
Separated 3
Divorced 13
Widowed 3
Total 214

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 114
Good 76
Fair 28
Bad 9
Very Bad 1
Total 228

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 96
Apprenticeship 11
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 50
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 21
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 11
No GCSEs or Equivalent 19
Other 4
Total 212

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 88% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 201
Mixed Ethnicity 9
Indian 5
Chinese 6
Other Asian 2
Black African 4
Other Black/African/Caribbean 2
Total 229

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 163
European Union 34
Africa 5
Middle East and Asia 16
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 6
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 225

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 163
10+ Years 19
5-10 Years 20
2-5 Years 9
Less Than 2 Years 15
Total 226

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to BA1 5LY.

Passport(s) Held
None 11
United Kingdom 173
Republic of Ireland 2
European Union 22
Rest of Europe 0
Middle East or Asia 16
North America or Caribbean 3
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 113
Christian 95
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 19
Total 227

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Walcot ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 26% of the resident population. On average, around 8% of census respondents were students. Male residents were slightly less likely than women to be students. The figures for students include both working and full-time studying students.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 67
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 25
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 23
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 3
Unemployed 4
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 55
Retired 15
Looking After Home or Family 3
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 10
Other 7
Total 212

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 20
Professional Occupations 26
Associate Professional Occupations 19
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 14
Skilled Trades Occupations 8
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 14
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 12
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 2
Elementary Occupations 15
Total 130

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 29
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 39
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 14
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 19
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 8
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 20
Semi-Routine Occupation 19
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 11
Full-time Student 55
Total 214

Paragon, Bath, BA1 5LY is within the Bath City Centre policing neighbourhood, under the Avon and Somerset Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Paragon
Neighbourhood Team Address Bath City Centre
Website: https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/your-area/bath-city-centre/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to BA1 5LY. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for BA1 5LY.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Paragon, Bath, BA1 5LY. The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Bath Spa 0.7 miles
Oldfield Park 1.1 miles
Freshford 4.1 miles
Avoncliff 4.8 miles
Bradford-on-Avon 5.5 miles
Keynsham 6.2 miles
Trowbridge 7.8 miles
Melksham 9.3 miles
Lawrence Hill 11 miles
Bristol Temple Meads 11 miles
Stapleton Road 11 miles
Bedminster 11 miles
Westbury 11 miles
Yate 12 miles
Parson Street 12 miles
Ashley Down 12 miles
Montpelier 12 miles
Frome 12 miles
Dilton Marsh 12 miles
Redland 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Paragon, Bath, BA1 5LY. The nearest is St Andrew's Church School, approximately 550 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Paragon, Bath, BA1 5LY. The nearest is Bath Academy, approximately 550 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Bath Academy 550 yards  
Royal High School GDST 0.7 miles  
St Mark's CofE School 0.9 miles February 2022
    
Hayesfield Girls School 1 mile March 2017
    
Beechen Cliff School 1.1 miles September 2023
    
Prior Park College 1.8 miles  
Oldfield School 2 miles January 2020
    
Ralph Allen School 2.1 miles March 2018
    
Saint Gregory's Catholic College 2.5 miles November 2022
    
St Laurence School 5 miles June 2017
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Paragon, Bath, BA1 5LY. The nearest is St.James's Surgery, approximately 580 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
St.James's Surgery 580 yards
The Pulteney Practice 630 yards
Fairfield Park Health Centre 0.6 miles
Widcombe Surgery 0.8 miles
Heart of Bath 1 mile
Junction Road Surgery 1 mile
Weston Surgery 1.3 miles
Newbridge Surgery 1.5 miles
University Medical Centre 1.5 miles
The Pulteney Practice 1.7 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Paragon, Bath, BA1 5LY. The nearest is Circus Orthodontics, approximately 380 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Paragon, Bath, BA1 5LY. The nearest is Widcombe Surgery, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Paragon, Bath, BA1 5LY. The nearest is B A Vousden (Opticians) Ltd, approximately 490 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in BA1 5LY

This postcode has support for superfast broadband at one or more premises. Superfast broadband is generally taken to mean fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 30Mbps plus - more than enough for gaming, video calling, watching video and internet browsing. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 30Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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