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BA11 5FX

Frome East

Somerset

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Overview

Postcode BA11 5FX is located in an urban city, within the Frome East area of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Frome South & East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Frome South & East is £56,711 per year. The median sale price in Frome East is £322,000 (around £358 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £272,500 and £415,000. The nearest station is Frome, about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
19.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Frome South & East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,288 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Frome South & East has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.9%

Approximately 19.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Frome South & East is £56,711 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BA11 5FX.

Flood risk

No risk

Frome South & East near BA11 5FX 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BA11 5FX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Frome

N/A

Walking directions to Frome

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
463
Population density
1,763.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.59(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.82(-34%)
Public order
6.75(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.91(-24%)
Other theft
4.91(-13%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
415
89.25%
Other White
21
4.52%
Chinese
5
1.08%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.08%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
0.86%
Total population: 465

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
111
30.58%
No qualifications
69
19.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
58
15.98%
Level 3 (A level)
55
15.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
12.4%
Total 16+ residents: 363

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
74
40.88%
Owns outright
48
26.52%
Other social rented
24
13.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
9.94%
Social rents from council
12
6.63%
Total households: 181

Property prices in Frome East

Median price: £322,000
Price per sq ft: £358
Sales (last 12 months): 199
Typical range (middle 50%): £273K – £415K

Based on 199 recent sales, the median property price is £322,000 (about £358 per square foot) in Frome East area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,250,000.

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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached52£444,750£373
Terraced68£311,250£351
Semi-Detached63£305,000£365
Flats16£157,000£277

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Frome East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Frome East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£290,000£118,500£243,750£245,975
2017£341,621£134,750£250,000£230,000
2018£340,000£144,000£239,748£239,998
2019£346,250£138,000£246,495£237,498
2020£350,600£151,000£252,623£273,500
2021£436,250£156,375£335,000£280,000
2022£460,000£176,500£322,500£295,000
2023£510,000£179,000£370,000£333,500
2024£436,250£192,000£358,000£325,000
2025£470,000£196,875£320,000£325,000
2026£436,250£160,000£310,000£320,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Frome East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Frome East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£331£210£285£255
2017£279£238£290£256
2018£284£232£312£290
2019£278£250£277£284
2020£288£227£285£284
2021£317£254£319£311
2022£351£302£359£361
2023£359£346£345£364
2024£368£339£364£353
2025£370£322£376£352
2026£363£268£349£329
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Frome East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA11 5FX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA11 5FX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 20257, Emperor Street, Frome, BA11 5GETerracedFreehold£335,000
26 Sept 202517, Brimstone Road, Frome, BA11 5GATerracedFreehold£300,000
29 Aug 202510, Brimstone Road, Frome, BA11 5GASemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000
01 Aug 20253, Brimstone Road, Frome, BA11 5GASemi-DetachedFreehold£335,000
10 Apr 202637, Dragonfly Close, Frome, BA11 5BXDetachedFreehold£315,000

Schools

In the BA11 5FX postcode area, located within Frome South & East, there are 2 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 5FX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryChrist Church First SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.8 miPrimarySt John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, FromeVoluntary aided school
Requires improvement
0.9 miMiddle deemed primaryAvanti Park SchoolFree schools
Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BA11 5FX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BA11 5FX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodCulverhill, Somerset, BA11 5ADWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 5FX, 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 EastE05014360
ParishFromeE04008560
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Frome South & EastE02006053
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Mendip 007DE01029038
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced2026-02-01

Frequently asked questions about BA11 5FX

Is BA11 5FX (Frome South & East) safe?

The area around BA11 5FX records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 5FX?

The median sale price around BA11 5FX in Frome East is £322,000 (about £358 per square foot) based on 199 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BA11 5FX?

There are 3 schools close to BA11 5FX, including Christ Church First School (Good), St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome (Requires improvement) 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 5FX?

The closest station to BA11 5FX is Frome, about 1,372 m away.

How deprived is the area around BA11 5FX?

BA11 5FX scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,288 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BA11 5FX (Frome South & East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Frome and East Somerset covering BA11 5FX is Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.

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