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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

BA119EX

Frome West

BA115EL

Budge Lane

BA35YP

Green Parlour Road

BA35WA

Bishop Street

BA116TJ

Church Hill

BA113ZY

Robins Lane

BA35GN

Fulwell Lane

BA35UF

Mendip Central and East

BA116TF

Berkley Lane

BA27RQ

Frome North

BA35SB

St Edmunds Terrace

BA113QQ

Top Lane

BA115LR

Friggle Street

BA116NA

Red Lion Gardens

BA113LF

Mendip Central and East

BA27RF

New Barn Cottages

BA119ET

Frome West

BA119DB

Frome West

BA112QZ

High Street

BA115JA

Clink Road

BA35US

Churchway

BA113QA

Holes Lane

BA116AT

St Lawrence Lane

BA115NB

Birchill Lane

BA115DN

Foghamshire Lane

BA116QA

Walnut Close

BA115LY

East Woodlands Road

BA113QB

Berry Hill

BA116SP

Warminster Road

BA113LN

Railford Hill

BA116SA

The Weavers

BA113LP

Leigh Road

BA35XQ

Mendip Central and East

BA113QR

Mells Green

BA116QG

Frome Road

BA112QS

The Cross

BA27RD

Cherry Garden Lane

BA115LZ

Silver Lane

BA115JH

Berkley Street

BA35WH

Lavender Close

BA27RL

Frome North

BA114GD

Oakley Way

BA35XS

Hammer Lane

BA114GH

Meadows Reach

BA113NY

Church Close

BA119DD

Robins Lane

BA116PB

High Street

BA115LN

Timbers Hill

BA116PD

Nutts Lane

BA116SQ

Shawford

BA116TH

Limerick Lane

BA116NZ

High Street

BA114FG

Ridgeway

BA113SD

Valley View

BA27LG

High Street

BA112FN

Cornbrash Road

BA112QU

Rogers Close

BA113AT

Whatcombe Road

BA115NA

Feltham Lane

BA27RE

Port Way

BA112NL

Frome West

BA115BL

Marston Road

BA112RY

Southgate

BA35RJ

Vobster Hill

BA113PJ

Hollycroft

BA116TE

Stubbs Lane

BA112PR

Black Dog Cottage

BA113RA

Mendip Central and East

BA112NR

Iron Mill Lane

BA115DX

Marl Pits Lane

BA35XG

Wells Road

BA27NJ

Tellisford Lane

BA112ND

Oldford Hill

BA116QJ

Bradford Road

BA116SR

Goose Street

BA35XH

Wells Road

BA112NP

Iron Mill Lane

BA27LH

High Street

BA27NQ

Frome North

BA115BE

Ivy Cottages

BA113PG

Park Hill

BA112QB

Berkley Street

BA116AN

Fullers Rise

BA112NG

Allen Cottages

BA115DA

Cheese Hill

Data Sources

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