Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

RASHWOOD LANE, BA11 3PX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RASHWOOD LANE, BA11 3PX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

342

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 49,900 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 44, BA11 3PX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

BA11 3PX is a safe, established residential area on Rashwood Lane, 0.2km from Mells in Mells. Administratively it sits within Frome West ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BA11 3PX are sourced from Output Area E00147957 (shared with 14 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 3PX. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

BA11 3PX has low crime rates — 25 incidents 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 offences7
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Burglary1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Mells Church of England First School

Good73 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Love in a Cup0.3 km
  • Mells Village Shop Ltd0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Mells Cafe0.5 km
  • The Walled Garden at Mells0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Old Reading Rooms0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Talbot Inn0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Frome6.1 km
  • Dilton Marsh13.1 km
  • Freshford13.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Gay Street0.3 km
  • Bus Shelter0.3 km
  • Longfields0.4 km
  • Longfields0.4 km
  • Post Office0.5 km