Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

CORK STREET, BA11 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CORK STREET, BA11 1BL.

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Population

455

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BA11 1BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

BA11 1BL has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 22.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA11 1BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cork Street, 0.1km from Frome in Frome. Administratively it sits within Frome West ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BA11 1BL is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 103 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.0M, up 22.2% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for BA11 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00147902 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA11 1BL. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,000,000

2 sales · Mean £ 1,000,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BA11 1BL is above average at 103 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.

Violence and sexual offences216
Anti-social behaviour132
Public order108
Shoplifting61
Criminal damage and arson52

school Local Schools

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Vallis First School

Good228 pupils0.2 km
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St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome

Good181 pupils0.3 km
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Avanti Park School

Inadequate315 pupils0.4 km
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St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome

Good275 pupils0.4 km
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Oakfield Academy

Requires Improvement628 pupils1.0 km
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Selwood Academy

Good620 pupils1.3 km
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Critchill Special School

Good84 pupils1.3 km
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Trinity Church of England First School

Good290 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • The Seedery0.7 km
  • Platform 11.0 km
  • Castello0.2 km
  • Cordero Lounge0.1 km
  • Grain Hospitality0.2 km
  • + 28 more
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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Alfreds Bread Ltd1.0 km
  • Portway Post Office0.6 km
  • Somerset Mushroom Co1.0 km
  • B & M1.0 km
  • Choc et al Ltd0.1 km
  • + 31 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Crown Inn0.7 km
  • Archangel0.2 km
  • COOP Kitchen0.3 km
  • Just Ales Part 20.1 km
  • Lamb and Fountain Inn0.2 km
  • + 14 more
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Happy Valley0.5 km
  • Golden Inn0.9 km
  • Improve with Food0.2 km
  • Kingfisher Fish Bar0.3 km
  • + 11 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Rook Lane House Bed and Breakfast0.3 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Ltd0.4 km
  • Iceland0.1 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Frome1.1 km
  • Dilton Marsh8.2 km
  • Westbury9.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Market Place0.1 km
  • Car Park0.1 km
  • Market Place0.1 km
  • Mendip East Slinky - Frome destination DRT0.2 km
  • Mendip East Slinky - Frome DRT0.2 km