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BA11 3JA

Elm Lane

Frome West

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Overview

Postcode BA11 3JA is located in a rural hamlet, within the Frome West area of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Rode, Mells & Woodlands area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% 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 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 1.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.7%
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 13,667 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Rode, Mells & Woodlands has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% 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 3JA.

Flood risk

No risk

Rode, Mells & Woodlands near BA11 3JA 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
273
Population density
54.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.96(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.96(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.35(-2%)
Other theft
5.92(+5%)
Burglary
4.23(+52%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
248
90.18%
Other White
13
4.73%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.82%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.09%
Indian
2
0.73%
Total population: 275

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
95
41.13%
Level 3 (A level)
32
13.85%
No qualifications
31
13.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
12.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
9.96%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
51
42.86%
Owns with a mortgage
32
26.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
25.21%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.36%
Other social rented
2
1.68%
Total households: 119

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 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA11 3JA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA11 3JA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 2025Maed House, Elm Lane, Frome, BA11 3JADetachedFreehold£1,950,000
09 Jun 2025Zacharys Mill, Frome, BA11 3JPDetachedFreehold£540,000

Schools

In the BA11 3JA postcode area, located within Rode, Mells & Woodlands, there are 1 primary and 0 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 3JA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miPrimaryTrinity Church of England First SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.6 miMiddle deemed secondaryOakfield AcademyAcademy converter
Requires improvement

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 3JA, 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
ParishSelwoodE04008583
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rode, Mells & WoodlandsE02006047
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Mendip 001DE01029053
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1997-06-01

Frequently asked questions about BA11 3JA

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

The area around BA11 3JA records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near BA11 3JA?

The median sale price around BA11 3JA 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 3JA?

There are 2 schools close to BA11 3JA, including Trinity Church of England First School (Good) and Oakfield Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around BA11 3JA?

BA11 3JA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,667 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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