Overview for Midsummer Buildings, BATH, BA1 6JH

Introduction

Bath is a city in the Bath and North East Somerset unitary area in the ceremonial county of Somerset, England, known for and named after its Roman-built baths. At the 2021 Census, the population was 101,557. Bath is in the valley of the River Avon, 97 miles (156 km) west of London and 11 miles (18 km) southeast of Bristol. The city became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, and was later added to the transnational World Heritage Site known as the "Great Spa Towns of Europe" in 2021. Bath is also the largest city and settlement in Somerset.

The city became a spa with the Latin name Aquae Sulis ("the waters of Sulis") c. 60 AD when the Romans built baths and a temple in the valley of the River Avon, although hot springs were known even before then. Bath Abbey was founded in the 7th century and became a religious centre; the building was rebuilt in the 12th and 16th centuries. In the 17th century, claims were made for the curative properties of water from the springs, and Bath became popular as a spa town in the Georgian era. Georgian architecture, crafted from Bath stone, includes the Royal Crescent, Circus, Pump Room, and the Assembly Rooms, where Beau Nash presided over the city's social life from 1705 until his death in 1761.

Many of the streets and squares were laid out by John Wood, the Elder, and in the 18th century the city became fashionable and the population grew. Jane Austen lived in Bath in the early 19th century. Further building was undertaken in the 19th century and following the Bath Blitz in World War II. Bath became part of the county of Avon in 1974, and, following Avon's abolition in 1996, has been the principal centre of Bath and North East Somerset.

Bath has over 6 million yearly visitors, making it one of ten English cities visited most by overseas tourists. Attractions include the spas, canal boat tours, Royal Crescent, Bath Skyline, Parade Gardens and Royal Victoria Park which hosts carnivals and seasonal events. Shopping areas include SouthGate shopping centre, the Corridor arcade and artisan shops at Walcot, Milsom, Stall and York Streets. There are theatres, including the Theatre Royal, as well as several museums including the Museum of Bath Architecture, the Victoria Art Gallery, the Museum of East Asian Art, the Herschel Museum of Astronomy, Fashion Museum, and the Holburne Museum. The city has two universities – the University of Bath and Bath Spa University – with Bath College providing further education. Sporting clubs from the city include Bath Rugby and Bath City.

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Summary for Midsummer Buildings, BATH, BA1 6JH

South West
This postcode is in the
Walcot
within
Bath and North East Somerset
Rural/Urban
Urban City and town   ?

Roadworks near BA1 6JH

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
10
In Progress
12
Completed
10
Cancelled
6

Road Safety near BA1 6JH

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Midsummer Buildings, BA1 6JH that have been reported to Avon and Somerset Constabulary over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near BA1 6JH

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Images taken near to Midsummer Buildings, BA1 6JH and the surrounding area

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Bath and nearby Videos From YouTube

Bath, UK - Aerial Drone Footage

Aerial footage from the Royal Crescent in Bath, England. It was a beautiful but windy day, so we decided to cautiously fly our ...

Channel: Trip Astute (View Channel)

Published: 27 Jan 2018

Police

This area is policed by Avon and Somerset Constabulary.

Avon and Somerset Constabulary split their policing area into 123 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Bath City Centre neighbourhood.

Avon and Somerset Constabulary

Bath City Centre Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
102
Dec 2023
Anti-social Behaviour
Jan 2024
57
Dec 2023
Shoplifting
Jan 2024
43
Dec 2023

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Bath parliamentary constituency.

Bath is a constituency in the South West region of England. The seat has been held by Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat) since June 2017.

MP photograph

Most Recent House Sales for Midsummer Buildings, BA1 6JH

36 MIDSUMMER BUILDINGS, BA1 6JH
27 Jun 2022
£263,000
FIRST FLOOR FLAT 51 MIDSUMMER BUILDINGS, BA1 6JH
20 Jun 2022
£220,000
56 MIDSUMMER BUILDINGS, BA1 6JH
9 Mar 2021
£250,000
50 MIDSUMMER BUILDINGS, BA1 6JH
26 Feb 2021
£250,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Coordinates for BA1 6JH

Latitude
51.397369
Longitude
-2.353362

Residents at BA1 6JH

Households
56
Male
61
Female
55
People per Household
2.07

Sunrise and Sunset at BA1 6JH

Sunrise
05:50
Sunset
18:37

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

BA1 6JH is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear20.80%
Cloudy70.92%
Rain7.29%
Windy0.82%
Other0.17%

Population

Bath and North East Somerset
189,000

Deprivation Index

89.2 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at BA1 6JH

Active
0
Inactive
1

Postcode Details for BA1 6JH

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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