Paragon Bath
1 address across 1 postcode (BA1), about 30 m long. USRN 47901937.
- Sales: 26 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £550,000 across 1 sale.
- 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 C; Band D in Bath and North East Somerset costs £2,383 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 940 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Hedgemead Park, is about 190 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 37 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 The Pulteney Practice, about 530 m (0.3 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 190 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 29% of households owned their home and 53% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 455 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £550,000 | £550,000 | £550,000 |
| 2022 | 4 | £368,750 | £290,000 | £700,000 |
| 2021 | 3 | £425,000 | £252,000 | £595,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £495,000 | £495,000 | £495,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £302,500 | £302,500 | £302,500 |
| 2015 | 1 | £182,000 | £182,000 | £182,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £420,000 | £420,000 | £420,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £277,500 | £240,000 | £315,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £162,000 | £162,000 | £162,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 2023 | SUB BASEMENT, 17 BA1 5LX | Flat or maisonette | £550,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Aug 2022 | 17 BA1 5LX | Flat or maisonette | £435,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Jul 2022 | TOP FLOOR FLAT, 5 BA1 5LX | Flat or maisonette | £290,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 May 2022 | 8 BA1 5LX | Flat or maisonette | £457,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 7 Apr 2022 | 1A BA1 5LX | Terraced | £700,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2022 | 15 BA1 5LX | Flat or maisonette | £302,500 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Sep 2021 | 18 BA1 5LX | Flat or maisonette | £595,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Sep 2021 | 20 BA1 5LX | Flat or maisonette | £252,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Apr 2021 | SUB BASEMENT, 17 BA1 5LX | Flat or maisonette | £425,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Dec 2020 | 5 BA1 5LX | Flat or maisonette | £495,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Jun 2019 | SUB BASEMENT, 17 BA1 5LX | Flat or maisonette | £140,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Oct 2018 | 17 BA1 5LX | Flat or maisonette | £290,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Mar 2018 | 12 BA1 5LX | Terraced | £1,750,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Oct 2017 | 3 BA1 5LX | Flat or maisonette | £302,500 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Dec 2016 | 17 BA1 5LX | Flat or maisonette | £230,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Mar 2016 | 15 BA1 5LX | Flat or maisonette | £268,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 22 May 2015 | 20 BA1 5LX | Flat or maisonette | £182,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Dec 2014 | 5 BA1 5LX | Flat or maisonette | £420,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Dec 2013 | 18 BA1 5LX | Flat or maisonette | £315,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Mar 2013 | 3 BA1 5LX | Flat or maisonette | £240,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Oct 2012 | TOP FLOOR FLAT, 5 BA1 5LX | Flat or maisonette | £180,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Feb 2005 | TOP FLOOR FLAT, 5 BA1 5LX | Flat or maisonette | £162,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Aug 2004 | 5 BA1 5LX | Flat or maisonette | £290,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Feb 1999 | 5 BA1 5LX | Flat or maisonette | £136,500 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Jan 1998 | TOP FLOOR FLAT, 5 BA1 5LX | Flat or maisonette | £60,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Oct 1997 | 5 BA1 5LX | Flat or maisonette | £120,000 | Leasehold. |
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 C (30% of about 1,220 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: 7.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- NO. 1A INCLUDING A FLIGHT OF STEPS BELOW TO THE RIGHT AND 3 BOLLARDS, grade II*
- 4, HAY HILL, grade II
- 72-84, WALCOT STREET, grade II
- CARNWELL FOUNTAIN, grade II
- HAY HILL HOUSE AND AGINCOURT HOUSE, grade II
- K6 Telephone Kiosk, grade II
- NO. 1 AND ATTACHED WALL AND RAILINGS, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- SB16 Burlington Street, not permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Plymouth House, Monmouth Street, Bath, permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- Bath Quays North Development Site, Avon Street, Bath, permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- 4 - 5 Railway Place, Bath, BA1 1TH, permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
- SB8 East of Onega Terrace, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Homebase, Pines Way, Bath, BA2 3ET, 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 3 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 37 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA1 5LX | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bath Spa 6.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Oldfield Park 386,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Freshford 55,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.4 km (4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 19 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 78 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Alfred Street Bath City Centre | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bath City Centre | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Broad Street Car Park | 150 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 24.8 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Pulteney Practice | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 12 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Bathwick Pharmacy | 370 m |
| NHS dentists | 16 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Edgar Buildings Dental & Implant Clinic | 170 m |
| Hospital | Royal United Hospital Bath | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Bath Police Station | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Britannia Building Society | 200 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hedgemead Park 2.0 ha | 190 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Royal Victoria Park 23 ha | 370 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 500 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ring Common Allotments 1.5 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 11 parks and gardens, 37 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is No. 1A Including A Flight of Steps Below to the Right and 3 Bollards, a listed building (Grade II*), 0 m. 1,364 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 87 of them Grade I and 81 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| No. 1A Including A Flight of Steps Below to the Right and 3 Bollards | Listed building, Grade II* | 0 m |
| 1 to 21, PARAGON | Listed building, Grade I | 80 m north |
| Forecourt Wall, Gatepiers, Gates and Overthrows to the Chapel | Listed building, Grade II* | 100 m north |
| Countess of Huntingdon's Chapel Including Chapel House | Listed building, Grade II* | 100 m north |
| Hedgemead Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 340 m north |
| The Eastgate, Bath | Scheduled monument | 420 m (0.3 miles) south |
| The Roman Baths and site of Roman town, Bath | Scheduled monument | 530 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Parade Gardens, Bath | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 550 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Bath City Walls | Scheduled monument | 580 m (0.4 miles) south |
| City of Bath | World Heritage Site | 790 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Great Dell | Hollow | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Smallcombe Vale | Valley | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Bathwick Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) east |
| Lyncombe Vale | Valley | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Weston Cut | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| High Barrow Hill | Hill | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bath College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Widcombe Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Widcombe CofE Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Bathwick St Mary Church School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Stephens Church School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oldfield Park Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hayesfield Girls School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Beechen Cliff School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mark's CofE School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| St Saviours Infant Church School Church of England | Primary | 3–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Saviours Junior Church School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarthi Restaurant BA1 5BD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 4 Good | 22 May 2025 |
| Bath Cider House BA1 5LS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Oasis Pantry BA1 5DU | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Mantra Progressive Indian BA1 5LS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Bath YMCA BA1 5LH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Mandalyn's BA1 5DX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Palette Somerset LLP BA1 5BG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Wild Fig BA1 5BT | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2024 |
| The Provenist BA1 5BB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Wolf Wine BA1 5BW | Distributors/Transporters | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Jul 2024 |
| The Belmont Guest House BA1 5DZ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 110 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Best One BA1 5LN | Retailers - other | 110 m | 4 Good | 17 Jun 2024 |
| Robun BA1 2ED | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 4 Good | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Star Inn BA1 5NA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2023 |
| Boston Tea Party BA1 2QU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 4 Good | 21 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 177 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 |
| Other theft | 52 |
| Public order | 45 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 |
| Burglary | 22 |
| Shoplifting | 20 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near George Street (69); On or near Lansdown Mews (61); On or near Parking Area (61); On or near Beehive Yard (31); On or near Walcot Yard (30).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 2% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 29% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 28% | 17% |
| Private rented | 43% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 43% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 16% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 35% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 96% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 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 | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 86% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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 5LX: 1 address of 112 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Lansdown Road · Belmont · Bladud Buildings · Vineyards · Beehive Yard · Old Orchard · Belmont · Fountain Buildings · Lansdown Road · Lansdown Road · Alfred Street · Broad Street
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.