Bath population statistics

In 2024, there were 492k residents in Bath postcode area with an average age of 42.9 years. Population density was 248 residents/km2. Population grew by 16.2% since 2002 and population average age increased by 3 years in the same period.
Key Population Data: Residents, Age and Density in 2024 (latest estimate from ONS)
Population Estimates, 2024Bath postcode areaEngland + Wales
Total residents492k0.8% of Eng+Wls
Average age 42.940.8
Population density248409

Bath population density map

shows a number of residents per square kilometer(km2), estimates from 2020.

Bath population density map

Bath population average age map

Population average age by LSOA (County) in 2018.

Bath population average age map

Bath population growth

Total population per year outlines headcount differences.

Bath population growth

Total annual population in Bath postcode area and Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) compared to England and Wales
YearTotal populationCAGRCAGR ENG+WLS
2024492k0.68%0.74%
2023488k0.68%0.72%
2022484k0.67%0.68%
2021479k0.66%0.66%
2020477k0.66%0.68%
2019474k0.67%0.71%
2018473k0.70%0.72%
2017470k0.70%0.73%
2016467k0.71%0.75%
2015462k0.68%0.74%
2014458k0.67%0.74%
2013454k0.65%0.73%
2012451k0.63%0.73%
2011448k0.63%0.73%
2010444k0.61%0.72%
2009442k0.63%0.70%
2008442k0.71%0.70%
2007438k0.70%0.67%
2006434k0.63%0.63%
2005432k0.70%0.61%
2004429k0.72%0.52%
2003426k0.72%0.50%
2002423k--

Bath population pyramid

shows the distribution of various age groups in a population in 2024. Females are shown on the left, males are shown on the right.

Bath population pyramid by year

Bath population share by decade of age

Shares of population age groups compared to corresponding shares of population groups in England & Wales, 2024.

Bath population share by decade of age by year

Bath working age population share

Working age population share compared to working age population share in England & Wales, 2024.

Bath working age population share
Age Distribution and Comparison to England & Wales
age grouphead-count% share of population% for Eng & Wales
0-1581.4k16.6%18.3%
16-64300k61.0%62.8%
65+110k22.4%18.9%

Bath average age rank

Comparison of postcode areas average ages, 2024 population estimates.

Bath average age rank by year

Average Age in Bath postcode area and Comparison to England & Wales
postcode areaAverage age in 2024
Bath42.9
England & Wales40.8

Bath population average age

Annual area statistics of Bath's population average age compared to country statistics.

Bath population average age by year
Population average age by year
YearBath postcode areaEngland and Wales
202442.940.8
202342.740.7
202242.740.7
202142.640.7
202042.440.5
201942.240.4
201841.940.2
201741.840.1
201641.639.9
201541.539.8
201441.439.7
201341.339.6
201241.239.5
201141.039.4
201040.939.3
200940.839.2
200840.639.2
200740.539.1
200640.439.0
200540.239.0
200440.138.9
200340.038.8
200239.938.7

Bath residential areas map

Purple-colored areas are business or industrial areas. Green-colored areas provide quieter surroundings and better living. Map is based on a UK Census 2011 data. Colors calculated from the ratio of number of residents divided by a number of workday people.

Bath residential areas map

Plumplot area insights - interactive charts and maps

Plumplot area insights - interactive maps and charts

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