BA11 1DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hoopers Barton, 0.2km from Sheppards Barton in Frome. Administratively it sits within Frome West ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BA11 1DE is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £213k, down 0.8% 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 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00147902 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOOPERS BARTON, BA11 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOOPERS BARTON, BA11 1DE.
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39
£ 41,200 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA11 1DE 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.
Area Character
With 44% social renting, BA11 1DE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA11 1DE. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 124,375
4 sales · Mean £ 122,125
Semi-Detached
£ 155,000
1 sales · Mean £ 155,000
Terraced
£ 393,000
1 sales · Mean £ 393,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BA11 1DE is above average at 107 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
Avanti Park School
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome
Oakfield Academy
Critchill Special School
Trinity Church of England First School
Christ Church First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- The Seedery0.9 km
- Castello0.3 km
- Cordero Lounge0.3 km
- Grain Hospitality0.4 km
- Made at Nest0.4 km
- + 26 more
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Portway Post Office0.7 km
- Choc et al Ltd0.3 km
- Eden Rose Beauty0.3 km
- Farmers Market0.4 km
- Frome Country Market0.4 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Crown Inn0.7 km
- Archangel0.4 km
- COOP Kitchen0.1 km
- Just Ales Part 20.2 km
- Lamb and Fountain Inn0.1 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Happy Valley0.6 km
- Improve with Food0.3 km
- Kingfisher Fish Bar0.1 km
- Mikes Kitchen0.2 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Rook Lane House Bed and Breakfast0.3 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.4 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Ltd0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Frome1.3 km
- Dilton Marsh8.5 km
- Westbury9.7 km
Bus Stops
- Weymouth Road0.1 km
- Weymouth Road0.2 km
- Selwood Road Shops0.2 km
- Selwood Road Shops0.2 km
- Spring Cottage0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA111DE · Data under Open Government Licence