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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 50 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
50
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
24.21(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.68(-42%)
Other theft
6.05(+7%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.59(-14%)
Public order
4.57(-30%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,154
93.08%
Other White
287
3.28%
White and Asian (mixed)
68
0.78%
Irish
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 115 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 in Rode, Mells & Woodlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,000 up to £1,950,000.

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
Detached47£685,000
Flats4£175,000
Semi-Detached25£380,000
Terraced39£317,000

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

BA27PG

Farleigh Road

BA35XU

Jubilee Terrace

BA27LL

Tellisford Lane

BA112NT

Cuckoo Hill

BA27NL

Mackley Lane

BA27RX

Frome North

BA116SZ

Mount Pleasant

BA113LL

Old Wells Road

BA119EU

Frome West

BA114NX

Bullmead Lane

BA113SF

Whatcombe Terrace

BA115EG

Frome Road

BA116SX

Homefield Close

BA116SD

Rylands

BA115DJ

Mendip Central and East

BA112QT

High Street

BA113LA

Railford Hill

BA27QT

Frome North

BA112NW

Bonnyleigh View

BA35XA

Bishop Street

BA112PA

Jacks Lane

BA27QZ

Jubilee Terrace

BA116QB

Orneage Close

BA115DS

Mendip Central and East

BA113PB

Hatchet Hill

BA27RS

Frome North

BA27QP

East Terrace

BA113NZ

Church Lane

BA116QP

Churchfields

BA113LE

Mendip Central and East

BA113AP

Welshmill Lane

BA113QY

Mendip Central and East

BA113PH

Knaptons Hill

BA112NY

Cuckoo Lane

BA35XE

Mendip Central and East

BA113LJ

Belle Vue

BA115DL

Bullmead Lane

BA113RE

Pople's Lane

BA113JQ

Elm Lane

BA116AS

Valley View

BA114GG

Haymakers Mead

BA115LQ

Frome East

BA27RR

Frome North

BA27NN

Mackley Lane

BA35RL

Lower Vobster Cottages

BA113PF

Park Hill

BA27ND

Lyde Green

BA112FP

Cornbrash

BA113JJ

Egford Hill

BA113SB

Orchardleigh View

BA27NY

Ringwell

BA27LN

Town Barton

BA119AE

Robins Lane

BA116PJ

Clay Lane

BA113NL

Jacks Lane

BA112FG

Jenson Avenue

BA112QP

Mendip Central and East

BA115ES

Bunns Lane

BA116PQ

Crooked Lane

BA113SA

Upper Whatcombe

BA113PQ

Fairview

BA113LG

Bullen Mead

BA113LW

Mells Lane

BA116AL

Shepherds Way

BA27LB

Bath Road

BA27TP

Frome North

BA115EZ

Mendip Central and East

BA35UZ

The Green

BA113EJ

Vallis Road

BA115BN

Bull's Quarr

BA115DG

Foghamshire Lane

BA116PZ

Farthing Row

BA116NU

The Old Brewery

BA35YD

Mendip Central and East

BA113DR

Button Street

BA112PN

Berkley Street

BA27QR

The Leazes

BA35GL

Westmead

BA115LW

Cole Hill

BA112QL

Bethel Place

BA114LJ

Critchill

BA116SU

Horse Close

BA113QG

Tents Hill

BA116PU

Lower Street

BA113EH

Vallis Road

BA113EG

Vallis Road

BA113LQ

Black Lane

BA115DB

Marston Road

BA116PN

Church Lane

BA113NN

Hapsford Hill

BA113NF

Wallington Way

BA113QP

Mells Green

BA27RW

Frome North

BA115EN

Frome Road

BA113JY

Mendip Central and East

BA27RH

Frome Road

BA115LD

Lanes End Hill

BA112QD

St Michaels Close

BA112RP

Cock Road

BA116PH

Green Park

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.