Quarry Road Bath
1 address across 1 postcode (BA2), about 510 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local access road. USRN 47960281.
- 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 G; 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 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Sydney Gardens, is about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 168 to 184 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is University Medical Centre, about 510 m (0.3 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 93% of households owned their home and 63% 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 G (34% of about 930 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
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 3 addresses are between 168 m and 184 m above sea level (178 m on average); the ground rises about 16 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA2 6HW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bath Spa 6.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Oldfield Park 386,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Freshford 55,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest West Car Park University of Bath | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bath City Centre | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest University of Bath West Car Park | 110 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 26.6 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest University Medical Centre | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pulteney Pharmacy | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Centre | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | St Martins Hospital (Bath) | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Bath Police Station - Avon And Somerset Police | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Natwest | 270 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Sydney Gardens 3.9 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 140 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 9,670 m² | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 7,740 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Oakwood and Bathwick Tower, a listed building (Grade II*), 290 m south. 110 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 9 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Oakwood and Bathwick Tower | Listed building, Grade II* | 290 m south |
| Bathwick Hill House | Listed building, Grade II* | 310 m south-west |
| Sham Castle | Listed building, Grade II* | 340 m north-west |
| Gardens at Oakwood/Bathwick Tower and Smallcombe House | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 340 m south |
| Bathwick Grange | Listed building, Grade II* | 380 m south-west |
| Slight univallate hillfort called Bathampton Camp | Scheduled monument | 700 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Crowe Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| The Eastgate, Bath | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) west |
| Bath City Walls | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| City of Bath | World Heritage Site | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Smallcombe Wood | Wood | 490 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Bathwick Wood | Wood | 620 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Smallcombe Vale | Valley | 860 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Bathampton Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Tucking Mill Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) south |
| Bathford Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 3 | 3 |
None of the street's 3 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widcombe CofE Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Widcombe Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Ralph Allen School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bath College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polden Cafe BA2 7PS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2025 |
| King Edwards School Sixth Form Cafe BA2 6HY | School/college/university | 250 m | 4 Good | 4 Jun 2025 |
| King Edwards School BA2 6HY | School/college/university | 250 m | 4 Good | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Sports Cafe BA2 7BT | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2025 |
| The Plug And Tub Bar BA2 7AY | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Parade Bar BA2 7BT | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Fountain Canteen BA2 7BT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2025 |
| 4 West BA2 7BT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Fresh BA2 7BT | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Westwood Nursery BA2 7JY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Bath Golf Club BA2 6JG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Claverton Rooms / Food Direct BA2 7BT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Bath Youth Hostel BA2 6JZ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Woodside Care Home BA2 6EN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2026 |
| University Of Bath Chaplaincy Centre Kitchen BA2 7BT | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
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 | 64 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 48% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 93% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 71% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 34% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 50% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 74% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 13% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 83% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 63% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 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
- BA2 6HW: 1 address of 10 in the postcode
Nearby streets
All the streets in BA2 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.