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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

BA115ER

Forest Road

BA119BX

Robins Lane

BA35WH

Lavender Close

BA112PA

Jacks Lane

BA114GE

Frome East

BA114NX

Bullmead Lane

BA115DN

Foghamshire Lane

BA115LH

Friggle Street

BA27LF

Chapel Row

BA27LR

Bath Road

BA27NS

Longmead Close

BA113ES

Robins Lane

BA113RJ

Tinker's Lane

BA115BY

Cheese Hill

BA115EZ

Mendip Central and East

BA116SW

Bath Road

BA27RN

Frome North

BA35YD

Mendip Central and East

BA112PL

Berkley Street

BA113NZ

Church Lane

BA113PZ

Longfield

BA115DS

Mendip Central and East

BA116PU

Lower Street

BA119EH

Robins Lane

BA112FB

Marshall Way

BA112PQ

Pump Cottage

BA112QS

The Cross

BA113ER

Vernal Lane

BA115JH

Berkley Street

BA116PW

Frome Road

BA116TQ

Whitechapel Lane

BA27LE

North Street

BA27RE

Port Way

BA27RW

Frome North

BA35UP

Turners Tower

BA113PL

Fairview

BA113PN

Longfield

BA113RA

Mendip Central and East

BA116TF

Berkley Lane

BA113JJ

Egford Hill

BA113LW

Mells Lane

BA116AQ

Wool Close

BA116SA

The Weavers

BA116SP

Warminster Road

BA27PT

Shepherds Close

BA113DW

Goulds Ground

BA113JP

Mendip Central and East

BA116SN

Mill Lane

BA116SZ

Mount Pleasant

BA112NY

Cuckoo Lane

BA112QE

Rudge Lane

BA115DL

Bullmead Lane

BA115DW

Millards Hill

BA116AN

Fullers Rise

BA116PF

The Mead

BA27NE

The Barton

BA27NF

Farleigh Road

BA27PE

Fortescue Street

BA35GL

Westmead

BA35UH

Old Skittle Alley Cottages

BA35XJ

Wild Orchard

BA112NR

Iron Mill Lane

BA112RB

Clareham Lane

BA114EU

Whitemill Lane

BA115BZ

Foghamshire Lane

BA115EQ

Frome Road

BA115LF

Rodden Down

BA116TH

Limerick Lane

BA116TW

Webbs Mead

BA35YB

Green Parlour Road

BA112NH

Oldford Hill

BA113NN

Hapsford Hill

BA115EP

Bull's Quarr

BA115FT

Pot Lane

BA116PZ

Farthing Row

BA27LB

Bath Road

BA27LG

High Street

BA27NA

Upper Farm Close

BA35XH

Wells Road

BA113PQ

Fairview

BA114GH

Frome East

BA115LP

Friggle Street

BA116PB

High Street

BA116TJ

Church Hill

BA112ND

Oldford Hill

BA113JY

Mendip Central and East

BA113QJ

Fairview

BA116PP

Frome Road

BA116QH

Bradford Road

BA27LW

Bath Road

BA113LJ

Belle Vue

BA113PF

Park Hill

BA115JJ

Woodmans Hill

BA116SD

Rylands

BA27LN

Town Barton

BA35SA

Vobster Hill

BA112NL

Frome West

BA113DD

Dyers Close Lane

BA115EN

Frome Road

BA115LZ

Silver Lane

Data Sources

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