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Rode, Mells & Woodlands

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About

The Rode, Mells & Woodlands area in Somerset is defined by its rural landscape and historic villages. The settlements are connected by narrow lanes that follow the contours of the land, with farmland and small woodlots in between. The area sits within the Mendip Hills, with the River Frome flowing through the parish.

A notable feature is the presence of the old Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway line, now a quiet footpath, which cuts through the countryside. The local architecture includes stone-built houses and farmsteads, with the church in Mells being a focal point in the village.

Area overview

On average Rode, Mells & Woodlands has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rode, Mells & Woodlands is £60,841 per year. There are 8 schools in Rode, Mells & Woodlands: 7 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rode, Mells & Woodlands is home to around 8,758 people, with a population density of about 64.5 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rode, Mells & Woodlands Population
8,758
Population density
64.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.06(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.99(-47%)
Other theft
6.05(+7%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.68(-28%)
Vehicle crime
3.54(+22%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,154
93.08%
Other White
287
3.28%
Irish
68
0.78%
White and Asian (mixed)
68
0.78%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
38
0.43%
Total population: 8,760

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,104
42.39%
Level 3 (A level)
1,198
16.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
992
13.55%
No qualifications
937
12.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
591
8.07%
Total 16+ residents: 7,322

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,653
44.26%
Owns with a mortgage
1,106
29.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
518
13.87%
Other social rented
242
6.48%
Other forms of private rent
119
3.19%
Total households: 3,735

Property prices in Rode, Mells & Woodlands

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 in Rode, Mells & Woodlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £1,800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rode, Mells & Woodlands in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rode, Mells & Woodlands over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached38£600,000
Flats3£160,000
Semi-Detached22£396,250
Terraced36£301,250

10 years median price trend in Rode, Mells & Woodlands

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rode, Mells & Woodlands.

All postcodes in Rode, Mells & Woodlands

BA113ZY

Robins Lane

BA119EW

Frome West

BA27PF

Frome Road

BA119ET

Frome West

BA35XF

Wells Road

BA113PT

Gay Street

BA113SE

Upper Whatcombe

BA112RD

Collier's Lane

BA27TP

Frome North

BA116SG

Shawford Lane

BA115LJ

Feltham Lane

BA35RL

Lower Vobster Cottages

BA113EP

Farrant Road

BA113EW

Robins Lane

BA113NA

Frome West

BA113SB

Orchardleigh View

BA116QA

Walnut Close

BA116TS

Rudge Lane

BA35GD

Knoll Lane

BA112RF

Pillar Lane

BA112QU

Rogers Close

BA113PP

Fairview

BA113PY

Longfield

BA115BW

Bull's Quarr

BA115LL

Feltham Lane

BA27QR

The Leazes

BA116NX

High Street

BA112PN

Berkley Street

BA112PY

Warminster Road

BA115EJ

East Woodlands Road

BA27NB

Wellow Lane

BA27LX

Wells Road

BA27RT

Frome North

BA113QQ

Top Lane

BA115EH

Vinney Lane

BA27PR

Frome North

BA35XL

Fullwell Close

BA112FP

Cornbrash

BA112RE

Pillar Lane

BA113NY

Church Close

BA115DG

Foghamshire Lane

BA27NJ

Tellisford Lane

BA35UR

Park Lane

BA112FS

Malthouse Lane

BA112QF

Rudge Lane

BA113PS

Longfield

BA116AR

Tudor Drive

BA116AT

St Lawrence Lane

BA116AZ

Goose Street

BA116PQ

Crooked Lane

BA113LS

Mendip Central and East

BA112RY

Southgate

BA116PX

The Barton

BA27LD

Fair Close

BA27LL

Tellisford Lane

BA27PP

Hawkesmead Close

BA35XB

Pond Cottages

BA112QX

Sandscross Lane

BA116PS

Rode Hill

BA35UF

Mendip Central and East

BA112PE

Lullington Lane

BA113ED

Vallis Road

BA113PB

Hatchet Hill

BA113PE

Woodlands End

BA112NB

Cuckoo Lane

BA113PJ

Hollycroft

BA112QL

Bethel Place

BA113JA

Elm Lane

BA113LE

Mendip Central and East

BA115ZH

Robins Lane

BA27LU

Church Street

BA27QZ

Jubilee Terrace

BA35UX

High Street

BA112NF

Lullington Lane

BA112NQ

Lullington Lane

BA112NW

Bonnyleigh View

BA112PP

Frome North

BA112RH

Buckland Down

BA116AG

Rode Hill

BA27RB

Mackley Lane

BA35XQ

Mendip Central and East

BA113EJ

Vallis Road

BA113QB

Berry Hill

BA113QW

Holes Lane

BA113RH

Pople's Lane

BA115JB

Hill Corner

BA116PR

Bradford Road

BA116ST

Sandy Lane

BA116SX

Homefield Close

BA27LT

Bell Hill

BA27NL

Mackley Lane

BA27NN

Mackley Lane

BA35RJ

Vobster Hill

BA35UN

Turners Tower

BA116BA

Longmeadow

BA116NA

Red Lion Gardens

BA113QD

Mendip Central and East

BA35UZ

The Green

BA114GJ

Frome East

BA115BS

Marston Park

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.