Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

BLACKBERRY ROAD, BA11 5DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKBERRY ROAD, BA11 5DF.

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Population

518

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Avg Age

26

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BA11 5DF — age 26, 56% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 7.3% year-on-year.

home £292,367 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA11 5DF is a sought-after residential area on Blackberry Road, 0.4km from Rodden in Frome. Administratively it sits within Frome East ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

For families considering a move, BA11 5DF represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. By day, the area transitions to a low density wholesale and retail character: low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. At just 26 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £292k, down 7.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA11 5DF are sourced from Output Area E00186648 (shared with 9 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 5DF. The average age is 26.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 237,497

36 sales · Mean £ 241,548

Semi-Detached

£ 226,497

14 sales · Mean £ 223,925

Detached

£ 281,495

20 sales · Mean £ 300,130

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

BA11 5DF has low crime rates — 40 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 offences30
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft9
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Christ Church First School

Inadequate1.0 km
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Hayesdown First School

Good295 pupils1.1 km
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St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome

Good275 pupils1.2 km
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Selwood Academy

Good620 pupils1.4 km
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Avanti Park School

Inadequate315 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Seedery0.9 km
  • Platform 10.5 km
  • Lungi Babas0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Alfreds Bread Ltd0.5 km
  • Portway Post Office1.0 km
  • B & M0.5 km
  • Senorita Slushies0.8 km
  • St Johns Convenience Store1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Golden Inn0.7 km
  • Panku0.4 km
  • Papa Johns0.6 km
  • Fish King1.0 km
  • Lees Fish and Chips1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Frome0.5 km
  • Dilton Marsh7.3 km
  • Westbury8.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Asda Superstore0.3 km
  • Asda Superstore0.3 km