Bachletten is a neighborhood of 13,768 residents, covering 1.5 square kilometers, which makes it an average-sized neighborhood in Basel. It is located at the city's edge, bordering the Basel-Landschaft communities of Allschwil and Binningen.

The most distinctive finding about Bachletten is its exceptionally high share of single-family homes. At 55.7 percent, this is the highest proportion of any neighborhood in Basel, far above the city average and underscoring its suburban, family-oriented character.

Bachletten ranks 7th in size among Basel's neighborhoods with its 1.5 square kilometers. The population is 23.9 percent foreign nationals, the lowest share of any neighborhood in the city, ranking 21st out of 21. The youth dependency ratio is 32.2, and the old-age dependency ratio is 37.8, both ranking 6th, indicating a balanced age structure with a slight tilt toward older residents.

Socially and economically, Bachletten stands out as an affluent and stable area. The share of welfare recipients is just 1.9 percent, one of the lowest in the city. The Gymnasium attendance rate is 60.4 percent, the highest in Basel, reflecting a highly educated population. The share of long-term residents is 40.9 percent, suggesting a rooted community with low turnover.

Over time, the share of single-person households in Bachletten has increased, rising from 18.5 percent in 2015 to 21.6 percent in 2024. This trend indicates a gradual shift toward a more diverse household structure, even as the neighborhood retains its strong family-oriented identity.