BA11 1AR is a mixed residential area on The Bridge, 0.1km from Frome in Frome. Administratively it sits within Frome North ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £235k.
Census 2021 statistics for BA11 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00165856 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE BRIDGE, BA11 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE BRIDGE, BA11 1AR.
285
44
£ 41,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA11 1AR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BA11 1AR spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA11 1AR. The average age is 43.7. 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 & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 235,000
1 sales · Mean £ 235,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BA11 1AR is above average at 100 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
Vallis First School
St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome
Avanti Park School
Selwood Academy
Oakfield Academy
Hayesdown First School
Christ Church First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- The Seedery0.6 km
- Platform 10.9 km
- Castello0.2 km
- Cordero Lounge0.1 km
- Grain Hospitality0.1 km
- + 28 more
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Alfreds Bread Ltd0.9 km
- Portway Post Office0.5 km
- Somerset Mushroom Co1.0 km
- B & M0.9 km
- Choc et al Ltd0.1 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Crown Inn0.7 km
- Archangel0.1 km
- COOP Kitchen0.5 km
- Just Ales Part 20.2 km
- Lamb and Fountain Inn0.4 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Happy Valley0.5 km
- Golden Inn0.8 km
- Improve with Food0.2 km
- Kingfisher Fish Bar0.5 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Rook Lane House Bed and Breakfast0.4 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Ltd0.6 km
- Iceland0.1 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Frome0.9 km
- Dilton Marsh8.1 km
- Westbury9.3 km
Bus Stops
- Market Place0.1 km
- Market Place0.1 km
- Car Park0.1 km
- Mendip East Slinky - Frome destination DRT0.2 km
- Mendip East Slinky - Frome DRT0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA111AR · Data under Open Government Licence