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BA11 3AP

Welshmill Lane

Frome West

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Overview

Postcode BA11 3AP is located in an urban city, within the Frome West ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Rode, Mells & Woodlands area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Victoria Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
37%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Rode, Mells & Woodlands has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,100 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Rode, Mells & Woodlands has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

37%

Approximately 37.0% 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 3AP.

Flood risk

No risk

Rode, Mells & Woodlands near BA11 3AP 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 3AP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Frome

N/A

Walking directions to Frome

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BA11 3AP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miVictoria ParkMediumWalking directions to Victoria Park
0.2 miWelshmill Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Welshmill Play Area

Area Profile

Population
307
Population density
7,025.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.94(+47%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.6(+5%)
Public order
9.93(+52%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.93(+53%)
Other theft
3.55(-37%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
273
88.64%
Other White
19
6.17%
Other Asian
5
1.62%
Bangladeshi
4
1.3%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.97%
Total population: 308

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
59
25%
No qualifications
45
19.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
16.95%
Level 3 (A level)
38
16.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
11.44%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
34
26.77%
Other social rented
32
25.2%
Owns outright
29
22.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
13.39%
Social rents from council
15
11.81%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Frome West

Median price£290,000
Price per sq ft£356
Sales (last 12 months)149
Typical range (middle 50%)£225K – £393K

Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £356 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£454,000£405
Semi-Detached26£300,000£376
Terraced76£297,500£369
Flats31£160,000£289

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£160,500£320,000£300,000
2026£330,000£167,500£319,150£345,000
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£283£340£360
2026£300£324£385£373
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 3AP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA11 3AP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jun 2025Ashgate, West End, Frome, BA11 3ADDetachedFreehold£550,000
03 Feb 202639, Milk Street, Frome, BA11 3DBTerracedFreehold£430,000
12 Sept 202543, Milk Street, Frome, BA11 3DBTerracedFreehold£288,000
18 Dec 202510, Whatcombe Road, Frome, BA11 3AEFlatsLeasehold£177,000
24 Jun 202526, Whatcombe Road, Frome, BA11 3AESemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000

Schools

In the BA11 3AP postcode area, located within Rode, Mells & Woodlands, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BA11 3AP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimarySt Louis Catholic Primary School, FromeAcademy converter

N/A

0.1 miPrimaryVallis First SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableWessex Lodge SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BA11 3AP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BA11 3AP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miABC MarketWaterloo, Somerset, BA11 3JBWalking directions to ABC Market
0.2 miIceland16 Market Place, Frome, BA11 1ANWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miMorrisons DailyBaker Street, Somerset, BA11 3BAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miCo-op FoodBadcox, Somerset, BA11 3BGWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miLidlGarsdale Road, Somerset, BA11 1RXWalking directions to Lidl

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 3AP, 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)Rode, Mells & WoodlandsE02006047
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Mendip 001CE01029044
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BA11 3AP

Is BA11 3AP (Rode, Mells & Woodlands) safe?

The area around BA11 3AP records about 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 3AP?

The median sale price around BA11 3AP in Rode, Mells & Woodlands is £290,000 (about £356 per square foot) based on 149 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BA11 3AP?

There are 12 schools close to BA11 3AP, including St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome, Vallis First School (Good) and Wessex Lodge School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BA11 3AP?

The closest station to BA11 3AP is Frome, about 1,260 m away.

How deprived is the area around BA11 3AP?

BA11 3AP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,100 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BA11 3AP (Rode, Mells & Woodlands) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Frome and East Somerset covering BA11 3AP 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.