A46 Bath
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (BA1), about 4.7 km long, classed as a a road. USRN 47961405.
No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band F; Band D in Bath and North East Somerset costs £2,383 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 25% of premises. The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 3.3 km away in a straight line. There is a small park or garden about 510 m away, and Alice Park (3.4 hectares) is about 760 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 75 to 123 m above sea level. 1 of its 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Fairfield Park Health Centre, about 1.4 km away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km. About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 49% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Bath and North East Somerset in 2026-27: Band D £2,383 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,589 | £1,854 | £2,119 | £2,383 | £2,913 | £3,443 | £3,972 | £4,767 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band F (22% of about 580 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Upper Swainswick. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 39.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: yes, Bath and North East Somerset.
Listed buildings
- 1 AND 2, BROUGHAM PLACE, grade II
- 1-4, DAFFORD'S PLACE, grade II
- 1, DAFFORD'S BUILDINGS, grade II
- 11 AND 12, DAFFORD'S BUILDINGS, grade II
- 12, LARKHALL PLACE, grade II
- 13, DAFFORD'S BUILDINGS, grade II
- 14, DAFFORD'S BUILDINGS, grade II
- 15 AND 16, DAFFORD'S BUILDINGS, grade II
- 2-5, DAFFORD'S BUILDINGS, grade II
- 3-34, DAFFORD STREET, grade II
- 3-6, BROUGHAM PLACE, grade II
- 40 AND 41, DAFFORD STREET, grade II
- 6 AND 7, DAFFORD'S BUILDINGS, grade II
- 62, GLOUCESTER ROAD, grade II
- 77-87, BAILBROOK LANE, grade II
- 8, 9 AND 10, DAFFORD'S BUILDINGS, grade II
- 91-113, BAILBROOK LANE, grade II
- BEECH HOUSE AND FLANKING WALLS TO SOUTH AND EAST, grade II
- BLADUD ARMS PUBLIC HOUSE, grade II
- BLADUDS HEAD PUBLIC HOUSE, grade II
- BOUNDARY WALL TO ROAD OF STABLE COTTAGE AND UPPER SWAINSWICK HOUSE AND CENTRAL GATEPIERS, grade II
- COMPTON, grade II
- HILL FARMHOUSE, grade II
- LAMBRIDGE GRANGE, grade II
- LARKHALL METHODIST CHURCH WITH ATTACHED RAILINGS, grade II
- LOWER SWAINSWICK COTTAGES, grade II
- LOWER SWAINSWICK HOUSE, grade II
- MANDDS' VILLA, grade II
- MILESTONE AT NATIONAL GRID REFERENCE ST 7628 6734, grade II
- MONCKS COTTAGE, grade II
And 9 more.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 2 addresses are between 75 m and 123 m above sea level (99 m on average); the ground rises about 49 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA1 7AJ | 100% | 25% | 25% | 0% |
| BA1 8BR | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bath Spa 6.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km |
| Oldfield Park 386,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.0 km | |
| Freshford 55,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.5 km | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m, 12 within 800 m; nearest Ferndale Road Lower Swainswick | 340 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bath City Centre | 3.3 km |
| Car parks | Larkhall Square Car Park | 920 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km; nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 520 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 26.3 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Fairfield Park Health Centre | 1.4 km |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Larkhall Pharmacy | 1.0 km |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Larkhall Dental Practice | 1.0 km |
| Hospital | Royal United Hospital Bath | 3.9 km |
| Police station | Bath Police Station - Avon And Somerset Police | 3.1 km |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Larkhall - St Saviours Road Cashzone | 1.0 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 4,130 m² | 510 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Alice Park 3.4 ha | 760 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 100 m² | 580 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2.3 ha | 530 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m; nearest Larkhall Allotments 1.7 ha | 660 m |
Within 800 m: 2 parks and gardens, 3.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is No. 39 Bailbrook House, a listed building (Grade II*), 580 m south-east. 59 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| No. 39 Bailbrook House | Listed building, Grade II* | 580 m south-east |
| Slight univallate hillfort 190m north west of Westleigh | Scheduled monument | 680 m north-east |
| Sydney Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km south |
| Hedgemead Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km south-west |
| City of Bath | World Heritage Site | 3.3 km south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Little Solsbury Hill | Hill | 650 m north-east |
| Chilcombe Bottom | Valley | 1.4 km north-east |
| Short Wood | Wood | 1.4 km north |
| Jubilee Plantation | Wood | 1.5 km north |
| Croxham Orchard | Wood | 1.5 km east |
| Monkswood Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 2 |
1 of the street's 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Saviours Junior Church School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 890 m | No published inspection |
| St Saviours Infant Church School Church of England | Primary | 3–7 | 1.0 km | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mark's CofE School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.0 km | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Swainswick Church School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Batheaston Church School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Bathampton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Stephens Church School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km | No published inspection |
| Bathwick St Mary Church School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oriel Lodge BA1 7AS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Larkhall Springs Nursing Home BA1 6TL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2025 |
| The Bladud's Head BA1 6TA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (avon-and-somerset).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 59% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 31% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 49% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Bennett's Road · Rhymes Place · Deadmill Lane · Roseland Close · Bailbrook Lane · Bailbrook Grove
All the streets in BA1 and across Bath and North East Somerset.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.