Hicks Field Bath
7 addresses across 1 postcode (BA1), about 190 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 47962062.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £1,250,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (B: 6).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Bath and North East Somerset costs £2,383 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Alice Park, is about 390 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 25 to 28 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Batheaston Medical Centre, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 62% of households owned their home and 53% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 8 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £1,250,000 | £1,250,000 | £1,250,000 |
| 2020 | 6 | £962,500 | £915,000 | £1,050,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jan 2026 | 2 BA1 7BZ | Detached | £1,250,000 | |
| 18 Nov 2020 | 5 BA1 7BZ | Detached | £965,000 | New build. |
| 12 Nov 2020 | 2 BA1 7BZ | Detached | £960,000 | New build. |
| 15 Oct 2020 | 4 BA1 7BZ | Detached | £915,000 | New build. |
| 18 Sep 2020 | 3 BA1 7BZ | Detached | £1,050,000 | New build. |
| 27 Jul 2020 | 6 BA1 7BZ | Detached | £975,000 | New build. |
| 17 Jun 2020 | 1 BA1 7BZ | Detached | £925,000 | New build. |
| 8 Aug 2017 | 5 BA1 7BZ | Other | £500,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 213 m². Most common: House, detached (6). Built: 2018 (6).
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 B (24% of about 1,090 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Bath (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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: no.
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 6 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 6 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 6 low and 0 very low.
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: the postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 25 m and 28 m above sea level (26 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA1 7BZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bath Spa 6.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Oldfield Park 386,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Freshford 55,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bailbrook House | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bath City Centre | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Larkhall Square Car Park | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 250 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 26.7 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Batheaston Medical Centre | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Larkhall Pharmacy | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Larkhall Dental Practice | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal United Hospital Bath | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | Bath Police Station - Avon And Somerset Police | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Larkhall - St Saviours Road Cashzone | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Alice Park 3.4 ha | 390 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Alice Park Play Area 4,590 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.9 ha | 90 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 650 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 3.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is No. 39 Bailbrook House, a listed building (Grade II*), 200 m north. 136 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| No. 39 Bailbrook House | Listed building, Grade II* | 200 m north |
| Parish Church of St Nicholas | Listed building, Grade II* | 880 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Nos. 1-41 and Attached Area Railings | Listed building, Grade I | 950 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Church of St Saviour | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Slight univallate hillfort 190m north west of Westleigh | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Slight univallate hillfort called Bathampton Camp | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Sydney Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Multi-span bridge called Bathford Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Hedgemead Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| City of Bath | World Heritage Site | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Little Solsbury Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Croxham Orchard | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Bathwick Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) south |
| Bathampton Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Chilcombe Bottom | Valley | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Weston Cut | Lake or reservoir | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 7 |
3 of the street's 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Bath and North East Somerset: see them on the Bath and North East Somerset page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Saviours Junior Church School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bathampton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Saviours Infant Church School Church of England | Primary | 3–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mark's CofE School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | 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 |
| Bathwick St Mary Church School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Batheaston Church School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | 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 |
| St Stephens Church School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Swainswick Church School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailbrook Lodge Hotel BA1 7HZ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 160 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Bailbrook House Hotel BA1 7JD | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 220 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Oriel Lodge BA1 7AS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Eveleigh Avenue (3); On or near London Road West (3); On or near Hicks Field (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 62% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 27% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 47% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 34% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 53% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
- BA1 7BZ: 7 addresses of 10 in the postcode
Nearby streets
London Road West · Eveleigh Avenue · Oxford Gardens · Bailbrook Lane · The Elms
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 industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.