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BA11 3AL

Welshmill Lane

Frome West

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Overview

Postcode BA11 3AL is located in an urban city, within the Frome West area of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Frome North West area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 121.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Frome North West is £49,216 per year. The median sale price in Frome West is £300,000 (around £364 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £235,000 and £417,250. The nearest station is Frome, about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Welshmill Play Area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
121
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Frome North West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,302 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Frome North West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Frome North West is £49,216 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BA11 3AL.

Flood risk

No risk

Frome North West near BA11 3AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Frome located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BA11 3AL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Frome

N/A

Walking directions to Frome

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BA11 3AL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWelshmill Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Welshmill Play Area

Area Profile

Population
291
Population density
4,678.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.11(+80%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.72(+79%)
Public order
24.29(+271%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.75(+96%)
Other theft
7.89(+40%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
240
82.19%
Other White
31
10.62%
Irish
6
2.05%
Indian
4
1.37%
Other Asian
3
1.03%
Total population: 292

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
117
46.25%
Level 3 (A level)
41
16.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
13.83%
No qualifications
27
10.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.7%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
50
37.59%
Owns outright
40
30.08%
Owns with a mortgage
37
27.82%
Shared ownership
3
2.26%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.26%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Frome West

Median price: £300,000
Price per sq ft: £364
Sales (last 12 months): 142
Typical range (middle 50%): £235K – £417K

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £364 per square foot) in Frome West area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £1,950,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Frome West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£433,500£361
Semi-Detached23£338,300£397
Terraced72£302,000£374
Flats31£177,000£297

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Frome West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Frome West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£400,000£125,000£239,975£237,000
2017£335,000£140,000£255,000£249,500
2018£395,000£147,500£284,000£240,000
2019£392,500£136,750£253,750£275,000
2020£390,000£152,500£291,750£270,000
2021£477,500£135,000£301,750£278,000
2022£494,500£166,000£365,000£329,000
2023£500,000£170,000£340,000£310,000
2024£419,000£175,000£381,250£285,000
2025£468,000£177,000£320,000£300,000
2026£431,500£170,000£338,300£312,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Frome West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Frome West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£346£234£267£254
2017£297£246£284£271
2018£314£250£280£294
2019£297£252£285£295
2020£321£280£300£301
2021£380£246£317£319
2022£382£310£388£354
2023£379£290£366£354
2024£439£313£372£327
2025£370£290£340£360
2026£327£338£403£371
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Frome West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Frome West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA11 3AL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA11 3AL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Oct 2025Delta House, Delta Close, Frome, BA11 3AHDetachedFreehold£410,000
18 Dec 202510, Whatcombe Road, Frome, BA11 3AEFlatsLeasehold£177,000
24 Jun 202526, Whatcombe Road, Frome, BA11 3AESemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
25 Jun 2025Ashgate, West End, Frome, BA11 3ADDetachedFreehold£550,000
27 Oct 20253, Weylands, Frome, BA11 3AQTerracedFreehold£265,500

Schools

In the BA11 3AL postcode area, located within Frome North West, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for BA11 3AL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimarySt Louis Catholic Primary School, FromeAcademy converter
Good
0.1 miPrimaryVallis First SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.4 miMiddle deemed primaryAvanti Park SchoolFree schools
Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BA11 3AL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BA11 3AL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miABC MarketWaterloo, Somerset, BA11 3JBWalking directions to ABC Market
0.3 miIceland16 Market Place, Frome, BA11 1ANWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miMorrisons DailyBaker Street, Somerset, BA11 3BAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodBadcox, Somerset, BA11 3BGWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miSparRodden Road, Somerset, BA11 2AEWalking directions to Spar

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Somerset district.

Band A£1,707
Band B£1,992
Band C£2,276
Band D£2,561
Band E£3,130
Band F£3,699
Band G£4,268
Band H£5,121

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 3AL, 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
WardFrome WestE05014362
ParishFromeE04008560
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Frome North WestE02006050
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Mendip 004EE01029045
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BA11 3AL

Is BA11 3AL (Frome North West) safe?

The area around BA11 3AL records about 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 public order.

What is the average house price near BA11 3AL?

The median sale price around BA11 3AL in Frome West is £300,000 (about £364 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BA11 3AL?

There are 9 schools close to BA11 3AL, including St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome (Good), Vallis First School (Good) and Avanti Park School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to BA11 3AL?

The closest station to BA11 3AL is Frome, about 1,253 m away.

How deprived is the area around BA11 3AL?

BA11 3AL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,302 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BA11 3AL (Frome North West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Frome and East Somerset covering BA11 3AL is Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.