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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

BA112PH

Foxholes Lane

BA115DQ

Ashfield Close

BA116SL

Bath Road

BA116SS

Goose Street

BA27RX

Frome North

BA114GG

Haymakers Mead

BA112NU

Innox Hill

BA112QP

Mendip Central and East

BA113AU

Jubilee Terrace

BA113NB

Weston Walk

BA114GD

Oakley Way

BA27QN

Frome North

BA27QX

Frome North

BA35XT

Chickwell Lane

BA35XX

Southfield Hill

BA35YG

Mendip Central and East

BA112QN

Lower Street

BA113AR

Low Water

BA113NL

Jacks Lane

BA113QE

Mells Green

BA115LG

East Woodlands Road

BA119AJ

Robins Lane

BA27LP

Bath Road

BA27LS

Soho

BA27RQ

Frome North

BA35GN

Fulwell Lane

BA115JA

Clink Road

BA115JF

Clink Road

BA116SU

Horse Close

BA112LD

Cornbrash

BA113PX

Rashwood Lane

BA115BQ

Sandys Hill Lane

BA115JD

Rooks Lane

BA115LR

Friggle Street

BA27LH

High Street

BA35XS

Hammer Lane

BA113EG

Vallis Road

BA113JH

Egford Hill

BA113NP

Coal Lane

BA115DR

Foghamshire Lane

BA116AB

The Sportsman

BA27RH

Frome Road

BA112NP

Iron Mill Lane

BA113LF

Mendip Central and East

BA115JL

Berkley Street

BA116AW

Turnstone Close

BA112QQ

Goose Street

BA112NJ

Berkley Lane

BA112RG

Buckland Down

BA113AT

Whatcombe Road

BA113AX

Whatcombe Road

BA113LH

Stoney Lane

BA113NS

Buckland Lane

BA113RZ

Conduit Hill

BA113SA

Upper Whatcombe

BA113SF

Whatcombe Terrace

BA116AU

Stable Close

BA116QB

Orneage Close

BA116SJ

Bath Road

BA27NR

Springfield

BA35XD

Chapel View

BA112QH

Murtry Hill Lane

BA112QD

St Michaels Close

BA113LY

Mendip Central and East

BA116PL

Langham Place

BA116SB

Homefield Close

BA119DB

Frome West

BA27RP

Frome North

BA27NQ

Frome North

BA35SB

St Edmunds Terrace

BA112FG

Jenson Avenue

BA112RL

Conduit Hill

BA27NY

Ringwell

BA27QU

Frome North

BA113LB

Railford Hill

BA113LN

Railford Hill

BA113QR

Mells Green

BA115EY

Yellow Way Road

BA115JE

Berkley Marsh

BA27ND

Lyde Green

BA27RD

Cherry Garden Lane

BA27RL

Frome North

BA113DR

Button Street

BA116QG

Frome Road

BA28NG

Foxcote

BA112PR

Black Dog Cottage

BA113AF

Whatcombe Road

BA113LG

Bullen Mead

BA115BL

Marston Road

BA116SY

Warminster Road

BA27QT

Frome North

BA35XA

Bishop Street

BA112PT

Rudge Road

BA112PZ

Marsh Road

BA112QJ

Murtry Hill Lane

BA116AX

Providence Place

BA116TT

Green Park Lane

BA112NS

Cuckoo Lane

BA113AN

Hill Ground

BA113BJ

Vallis Way

Data Sources

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