Paragon Walcot, Bath and North East Somerset
1 address across 1 postcode (BA1), about 120 m long. USRN 47920857.
3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £220,000 across 1 sale. 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. 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. Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises. The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 1.3 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Hedgemead Park, is about 20 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. It is about 41 m above sea level. 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is The Pulteney Practice, about 640 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km. About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 18% of households owned their home and 45% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 143 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Apr 2024 | FLAT 3, 33 BA1 5LY | Flat or maisonette | £360,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 Sep 2022 | FLAT 1, 17 BA1 5LY | Flat or maisonette | £220,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Nov 2021 | 35 BA1 5LY | Flat or maisonette | £320,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
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: 15.
- 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
- 1 AND 2, GLOSTER VILLAS, grade II
- 3 AND 4, GLOSTER VILLAS, grade II
- 9, AINSLIE'S BELVEDERE, grade II
- BANDSTAND, grade II
- DRINKING FOUNTAIN, grade II
- GAINSBOROUGH HOUSE AND ATTACHED RAILINGS, grade II
- NO. 2 AND ATTACHED RAILINGS AND VAULTS, grade II
- NO. 3 AND ATTACHED RAILINGS, grade II
- NO. 3 AND ATTACHED RAILINGS AND VAULTS, grade II
- NO. 4 AND ATTACHED RAILINGS, grade II
- NO. 4 AND ATTACHED RAILINGS AND VAULTS, grade II
- NO. 5 AND ATTACHED RAILINGS, grade II
- NO. 6 AND ATTACHED RAILINGS, grade II
- NO. 7 AND ATTACHED RAILINGS, grade II
- RAILINGS AND GATES OF WALCOT CEMETERY TO NORTH OF ST SWITHIN'S CHURCH, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- SB16 Burlington Street, not permissioned (370 m)
- Plymouth House, Monmouth Street, Bath, permissioned (850 m)
- Sion Hill, not permissioned (1.0 km)
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, 2 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 41 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA1 5LY | 19% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bath Spa 6.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km |
| Oldfield Park 386,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km | |
| Freshford 55,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.6 km | |
| Bus stops | 19 stops within 400 m, 61 within 800 m; nearest Walcot Gate | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bath City Centre | 1.2 km |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m; nearest Broad Street Car Park | 490 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km; nearest MFG Charging Station | 640 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 24.8 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest The Pulteney Practice | 640 m |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Hawes Whiston & Company | 610 m |
| NHS dentists | 15 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Centre For Dentistry | 410 m |
| Hospital | Royal United Hospital Bath | 2.2 km |
| Police station | Bath Police Station | 1.1 km |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m; nearest Britannia Building Society | 540 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 9 within 800 m; nearest Hedgemead Park 2.0 ha | 20 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Royal Victoria Park 23 ha | 570 m |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 500 m² | 110 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Kensington Meadows 6.0 ha | 720 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m; nearest St Stephen's Allotments 5,140 m² | 510 m |
Within 800 m: 9 parks and gardens, 35 hectares in all.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 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.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 510 m | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Stephens Church School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 700 m | No published inspection |
| Bathwick St Mary Church School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 950 m | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bath College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.1 km | No published inspection |
| St Mark's CofE School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 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 |
| St Saviours Infant Church School Church of England | Primary | 3–7 | 1.3 km | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Widcombe CofE Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km | 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 |
| Widcombe Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.3 km | 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 |
| St Saviours Junior Church School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km | No published inspection |
| Oldfield Park Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.5 km | No published inspection |
| Hayesfield Girls School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km | No published inspection |
| Beechen Cliff School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Bar And Grill BA1 5BU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Terry And Son BA1 5BU | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Taylor's Bagels BA1 5BU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 4 Good | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Food Cycle Bath BA1 5DA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Didicakes BA1 5BG | Other catering premises | 130 m | 4 Good | 22 Jul 2025 |
| The Honey Cafe In St Swithin's Church BA1 5LY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2025 |
| The Bell Inn (Bath) Ltd BA1 5BW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Walcot House BA1 5BG | Other catering premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Guinea Lane Nursery BA1 5NB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Golden Plaice BA1 5DG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2025 |
| The Curfew BA1 5DG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| CaliUnity BA1 5BW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jul 2024 |
| Museum Of Bath At Work BA1 2RH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | Exempt | |
| The Cedar Tree Community Cafe BA1 2RH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Star Inn BA1 5NA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 |
| Burglary | 17 |
| Other theft | 15 |
| Vehicle crime | 15 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Paragon (21); On or near Caroline Place (16); On or near Guinea Lane (16); On or near Chatham Row (15); On or near Nelson Place (15).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 7% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 18% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 8% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 21% | 17% |
| Private rented | 61% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 7% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 19% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 39% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 45% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 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 5LY: 1 address of 85 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Gloster Villas · London Road · London Street · Lower Hedgemead Road · Margaret's Hill · Walcot Gate · Gloster Villas · Caroline Place · Upper Hedgemead Road · Nelson Place · Ainslies Belvedere · Belvedere
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.