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BA11 2QL

Bethel Place

Mendip Central and East

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Detailed insights for BA11 2QL

Overview

Postcode BA11 2QL is located in a rural village, within the Mendip Central and East ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Rode, Mells & Woodlands area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rode, Mells & Woodlands is £60,841 per year. The nearest station is Frome, about 2.7 miles away.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Rode, Mells & Woodlands has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,875 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Rode, Mells & Woodlands has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.6%

Approximately 2.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Rode, Mells & Woodlands is £60,841 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BA11 2QL.

Flood risk

Medium

Rode, Mells & Woodlands near BA11 2QL has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Frome located about 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
353
Population density
60.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.35(-54%)
Burglary
3.16(+14%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.16(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.16(-79%)
Public order
2.71(-59%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
333
94.33%
Irish
6
1.7%
Other White
6
1.7%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.85%
Caribbean
2
0.57%
Total population: 353

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
146
48.18%
Level 3 (A level)
53
17.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
10.23%
No qualifications
28
9.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
8.91%
Total 16+ residents: 303

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
83
53.21%
Owns with a mortgage
52
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
7.69%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.21%
Other social rented
3
1.92%
Total households: 156

Property prices in Mendip Central and East

Median price£350,000
Price per sq ft£332
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£276K – £545K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £332 per square foot) in Mendip Central and East area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £1,910,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mendip Central and East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached42£557,500£347
Semi-Detached27£339,000£314
Terraced26£265,000£338

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mendip Central and East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mendip Central and East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£307,000£202,500£198,500
2017£418,000£220,000£216,000
2018£412,500£256,000£220,750
2019£407,500£118,500£248,975£233,000
2020£420,000£81,250£295,000£248,500
2021£555,000£86,000£260,000£249,950
2022£499,975£83,000£299,975£310,000
2023£550,000£95,500£325,000£242,000
2024£515,000£122,500£289,975£280,000
2025£565,000£135,000£331,250£270,000
2026£552,500£325,000£306,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mendip Central and East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mendip Central and East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£243£256£253
2017£285£250£248
2018£281£262£234
2019£284£189£261£272
2020£294£162£253£282
2021£327£178£279£299
2022£362£168£362£312
2023£376£189£348£291
2024£359£232£342£306
2025£373£208£299£333
2026£322£314£276
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mendip Central and East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mendip Central and East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA11 2QL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA11 2QL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Feb 2026Laurel Bank, Frome, BA11 2QWDetachedFreehold£685,000
28 Mar 2025Orchard House, Frome, BA11 2QPSemi-DetachedFreehold£412,500
14 Mar 2025Eden, Frome, BA11 2QPSemi-DetachedFreehold£370,000
18 Feb 2025Glebe Farm House, Lower Street, Frome, BA11 2QNDetachedFreehold£785,000
14 Nov 20253, Rose Cottages, Frome, BA11 2QYTerracedFreehold£297,000

Schools

In the BA11 2QL postcode area, located within Rode, Mells & Woodlands, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Somerset district (2025-26).

Band A£1,626
Band B£1,897
Band C£2,168
Band D£2,439
Band E£2,981
Band F£3,522
Band G£4,064
Band H£4,877

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BA11 2QL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Member of parliament

Anna Sabine

Frome and East Somerset - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictSomersetE06000066
Parliamentary ConstituencyFrome and East SomersetE14001241
ParishBuckland DinhamE04008546
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rode, Mells & WoodlandsE02006047
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Mendip 001EE01029057
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BA11 2QL

Is BA11 2QL (Rode, Mells & Woodlands) safe?

The area around BA11 2QL records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near BA11 2QL?

The median sale price around BA11 2QL in Rode, Mells & Woodlands is £350,000 (about £332 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around BA11 2QL?

BA11 2QL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,875 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BA11 2QL (Rode, Mells & Woodlands) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Frome and East Somerset covering BA11 2QL is Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.