BA11 1AQ is a well-regarded residential area on Rivers Reach, 0.5km from Frome in Frome. Administratively it sits within Frome East ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BA11 1AQ offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £279k, down 12.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BA11 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00147872 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RIVERS REACH, BA11 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVERS REACH, BA11 1AQ.
381
36
£ 44,400 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BA11 1AQ's 57% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 12.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA11 1AQ. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 259,000
6 sales · Mean £ 274,916
Terraced
£ 230,000
24 sales · Mean £ 237,879
Detached
£ 279,950
3 sales · Mean £ 291,650
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BA11 1AQ is moderate at 87 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome
Avanti Park School
Vallis First School
St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome
Selwood Academy
Hayesdown First School
Christ Church First School
Frome Community College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- The Seedery0.2 km
- Platform 10.5 km
- Castello0.5 km
- Cordero Lounge0.5 km
- Grain Hospitality0.4 km
- + 28 more
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Alfreds Bread Ltd0.5 km
- Portway Post Office0.2 km
- Somerset Mushroom Co0.8 km
- B & M0.5 km
- Choc et al Ltd0.4 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Crown Inn0.7 km
- Archangel0.4 km
- COOP Kitchen0.8 km
- Just Ales Part 20.5 km
- Lamb and Fountain Inn0.7 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda0.8 km
- Lidl0.2 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Ltd0.9 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Happy Valley0.6 km
- Golden Inn0.4 km
- Improve with Food0.5 km
- Kingfisher Fish Bar0.9 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Rook Lane House Bed and Breakfast0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Frome0.5 km
- Dilton Marsh7.8 km
- Westbury9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Alexandra Road0.3 km
- Alexandra Road0.3 km
- Station Approach Bottom0.4 km
- Butler's Gardens0.4 km
- North Hill House0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BA111AQ · Data under Open Government Licence