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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 96 recent sales, the median property price is £417,500 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-Detached21£380,000
Terraced34£313,125

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

BA115DT

Knoll Hill View

BA115LD

Lanes End Hill

BA27NP

Frome Road

BA115EG

Frome Road

BA112RA

Mendip Central and East

BA112RP

Cock Road

BA116AL

Shepherds Way

BA116SR

Goose Street

BA116TR

Sandy View

BA27PG

Farleigh Road

BA112FQ

Jenson Avenue

BA113JX

Mendip Central and East

BA113LA

Railford Hill

BA115DE

Cheese Hill

BA116AA

Frome Road

BA119EU

Frome West

BA27RF

New Barn Cottages

BA112PB

Frome West

BA113JR

Mendip Central and East

BA113NW

Hapsford Hill

BA113PR

Longfield

BA113QZ

Little Green

BA116PG

Parkgate Lane

BA116SQ

Shawford

BA35YE

Faulkland Lane

BA112PG

New Cottages

BA113AG

Hodders Close

BA113FB

Robins Lane

BA115EL

Budge Lane

BA116PA

High Street

BA116QP

Churchfields

BA27LY

Vicarage Lane

BA27NG

Farleigh Road

BA27RS

Frome North

BA112NA

Mendip Gardens

BA113LQ

Black Lane

BA114DJ

Marston Gate

BA116AP

Spinners Close

BA116PJ

Clay Lane

BA112FE

Marshall Way

BA112FL

Woodland Way

BA112NZ

River View

BA112QW

Cock Road

BA113AP

Welshmill Lane

BA113QP

Mells Green

BA116AF

Great Dunns Close

BA116QW

Rode Hill

BA27QP

East Terrace

BA113NR

Coal Lane

BA112FN

Cornbrash Road

BA115BR

Frome Road

BA115EF

Frome East

BA112RJ

Mendip Central and East

BA112PS

Berkley Street

BA112NN

Whitechapel Lane

BA113LP

Leigh Road

BA114FG

Ridgeway

BA115ES

Bunns Lane

BA27NZ

Ringwell Lane

BA112NX

Mount Pleasant

BA112PW

Estate Cottages

BA112QY

High Street

BA113DP

Horton Street

BA113JL

Egford Lane

BA113NF

Wallington Way

BA113PW

New Street

BA27LA

Monmouth Paddock

BA27RG

Frome North

BA35YA

Ruckley Ford

BA115EW

Frome Road

BA112FD

Imperial Way

BA112RQ

Mendip Central and East

BA113SD

Valley View

BA115DP

Foghamshire Lane

BA115NB

Birchill Lane

BA116NZ

High Street

BA116PD

Nutts Lane

BA116PE

Marsh Road

BA116PT

Rode Hill

BA116RS

The Lays

BA116SF

Trowbridge Road

BA27LJ

Mackley Lane

BA27QS

West Terrace

BA35YF

Mendip Central and East

BA113QY

Mendip Central and East

BA114GL

Frome East

BA116PN

Church Lane

BA116WB

Robins Lane

BA35US

Churchway

BA27QY

Steps Lane

BA27RA

Cherry Garden Lane

BA35SD

Mendip Central and East

BA35UW

Mendip Central and East

BA113PU

Gay Street

BA115BE

Ivy Cottages

BA115BP

Tuckmarsh Lane

BA115DH

Cheese Hill

BA115HA

Mendip Central and East

BA116PY

Lower Street

BA116SE

St Lukes Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.