May Lane Bath
1 address across 1 postcode (BA1), about 170 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 47961936.
- 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 E; 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 Oldfield Park, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Redland Park, is about 870 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 49 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Newbridge Surgery, about 60 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 48% of households owned their home and 55% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 13 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
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 E (35% of about 520 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 117 Newbrige Hill, Bath, BA1 3PT, permissioned (60 m)
- Hartwells Garage, Newbridge Road, Bath, BA1 2PP, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- The Plumb Centre, Locksbrook Road, Bath, BA1 3EU, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Jubilee Centre, Lower Bristol Road, Bath, BA2 9ES, permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- SB14 Twerton Park, Bath (part redevelopment), not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
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 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 49 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA1 3QF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Oldfield Park 386,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Bath Spa 6.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Keynsham 566,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 18 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 51 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Penn Lea Road Newbridge | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Oldfield Park - Lower Bristol Road | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Netham Lock Ferry Terminal | 13.2 km (8.2 miles) |
| Car parks | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest P4 Patient and Visitor Car Park Royal United Hospitals Bath | 220 m |
| EV charging points | Lansdown Park and Ride GeniePoint | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 22.4 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Newbridge Surgery | 60 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Jhl Pharmacies | 60 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chelsea Road (Dental Surgery) | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal United Hospital Bath | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Bath Police Station | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Royal United Hospital Bath Cashzone | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Redland Park 620 m² | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chandler Close Senior Play Space 340 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lansdown Cricket Club 1.7 ha | 270 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 750 m² | 340 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Lodge of Partis College, a listed building (Grade I), 260 m north-west. 147 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 10 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lodge of Partis College | Listed building, Grade I | 260 m north-west |
| Partis College | Listed building, Grade I | 340 m north-west |
| Manor House | Listed building, Grade II* | 700 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Twerton Tunnel: East Entrance (Adjoining Carr's Wood) | Listed building, Grade II* | 730 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Royal Victoria Park | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| City of Bath | World Heritage Site | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Lansdown Cemetery and Beckford's Tower | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Weston Cut | Lake or reservoir | 720 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Twerton Wood | Wood | 770 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Penn Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Great Dell | Hollow | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Primrose Hill Community Woodland | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Seven Acre Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.8 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 210 m | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Oldfield School | Secondary | 11–18 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Michaels Junior Church School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Twerton Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Weston All Saints CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oldfield Park Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oldfield Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Andrew's Church School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathen House B&B BA1 3QA | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 50 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Newbridge Primary School Breakfast Club BA1 3LL | School/college/university | 170 m | Exempt | |
| Newbridge Primary School BA1 3LL | School/college/university | 170 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Peter Pan Pre-School BA1 3PR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Achieve Together BA1 3PR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2024 |
| Lansdown Cricket Club BA1 3NE | Other catering premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Bath Ethnic Minorities Senior Citizens Association BA1 3QJ | Other catering premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Lansdown Restaurant BA1 3NG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Hillview Lodge BA1 3NG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Atrium Cafe BA1 3NG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Royal United Hospital Catering Department BA1 3NG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Oasis Cafe BA1 3NG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Sep 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Evelyn Road (7); On or near Apsley Road (2); On or near Penn Lea Court (2); On or near Partis Way (1); On or near May Lane (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 48% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 35% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 44% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 31% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 55% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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 3QF: 1 address of 43 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Evelyn Road · Apsley Close · Penn Lea Road · Apsley Road · Rosslyn Road · Lyme Road · Lyme Gardens · Partis Way · Newbridge Court · Rosslyn Close · Empress Menen Gardens · Combe 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 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.