Queen Square was, at one point in time, considered one of the more prestigious, socially high-end areas of the already high-end city of Bath. It was built between 1728-35 by "John Wood" ("Queen Square in Bath, England."), and grew in general popularity quickly. Clues in the dialogue of Persuasion suggest to readers that Queen Square eventually lost its prestige, as Louisa comments on how she wishes to be "in a good situation" (Austen 79) if the Musgrove family were to visit Bath in the winter, and that Queen Square would not live up to her standards. Austen stayed in No. 13 Queen Square in 1799, at which point the area was most likely still highly regarded. Her brother Edward utilized the spa rooms and other health treatments instrumental to Bath's appeal during this visit.

Austen, Jane, and Linda Bree. Persuasion. Broadview Press, 2004.

“Queen Square in Bath, England.” GPSmyCity, https://www.gpsmycity.com/attractions/queen-square-28461.html.