POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
BA1 5BB postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 97.3%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 38 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 29 May 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £737,500Based on 16 sales · Latest sale in data: 29 May 2026
- Gigabit availability 97.3%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 38 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
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Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 16 sales · Latest sale in data: 29 May 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 97.3%, with 97.3% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
22 within 400mBA1 5BB links 22 transport stops within 400m and 82 within 800m. 22 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Hilton Hotel (BCT) at about 68m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Bath Spa Rail Station at about 874m.
Local business
671 within 1200mBA1 5BB currently links 671 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 304 food and drink, 97 retail, 91 personal services. The closest mapped place is The Provenist at about 22m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
2,289 online job adverts observedBath and North East Somerset local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 2,819 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched BA1 5BB in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
38 nearby school rows38 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for BA1 5BB. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 104BA1 5BB has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 104 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 1,643, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 226 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£737,500
Strong sample. Based on 16 sales · Latest sale in data: 29 May 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of BA1 5BB, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
304 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by cafe (125), restaurant (124), fast food (55).
Amenity group
Retail
97 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (76), mobile phone (7), hardware (5).
Amenity group
Personal services
91 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (58), beauty (33).
Amenity group
Nightlife
87 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (46), bar (41).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Food and drink
The Provenist
Cafe at The Tramshed, Walcot Street, Bath.
Food and drink
Turning Point Cafe
Cafe in the current nearby-place seam.
Retail
The Yellow Shop
Clothes at 72-74, Walcot Street.
Retail
Sumptuous
Clothes at 68, Walcot Street.
Food and drink
Sarthi
Restaurant at 88, Walcot Street.
Retail
Perfect Day Bride
Clothes at 45, Walcot Street.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Abbot Alphege Academy
Primary option in BA1 9AU. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Batheaston Church School
Primary option in BA1 7EP. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Bathford Church School
Primary option in BA1 7UB. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for BA1 5BB before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around BA1 5BB.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like BA1 5BB with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess BA1 5BB.
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Ask vetted agents
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