Postcode BA3 5XU is located in a rural hamlet, 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rode, Mells & Woodlands is £60,841 per year. The nearest station is Frome located about 4.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Rode, Mells & Woodlands has a moderate 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.
Rode, Mells & Woodlands has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.3% 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.
The average income per household in Rode, Mells & Woodlands is £60,841 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BA3 5XU.
Rode, Mells & Woodlands near BA3 5XU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Frome located about 4.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Mendip Central and East area, with individual transactions ranging from £149,800 up to £2,800,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 43 | £565,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £149,800 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £325,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £270,000 |
10 year median price trend in Mendip Central and East
Annual council tax rates for Somerset district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BA3 5XU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anna Sabine
Frome and East Somerset - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.