Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

THE RETREAT, BA11 5JU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE RETREAT, BA11 5JU.

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Population

250

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

52%

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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1/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BA11 5JU combines high owner-occupation (77%), strong property values (£485k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

BA11 5JU is a sought-after residential area on The Retreat, 0.3km from Easthill in Frome. Administratively it sits within Frome East ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA11, BA11 5JU offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. 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. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £485k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA11 5JU are sourced from Output Area E00186599 (shared with 19 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 5JU. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 350,000

7 sales · Mean £ 318,088

Detached

£ 847,500

2 sales · Mean £ 847,500

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

BA11 5JU has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences52
Shoplifting44
Other theft25
Anti-social behaviour22
Public order14

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome

Good275 pupils0.8 km
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Hayesdown First School

Good295 pupils0.8 km
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Selwood Academy

Good620 pupils1.0 km
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Christ Church First School

Inadequate1.1 km
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Avanti Park School

Inadequate315 pupils1.2 km
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Vallis First School

Good228 pupils1.3 km
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St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome

Good181 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • The Seedery0.4 km
  • Platform 10.2 km
  • Castello1.0 km
  • Grain Hospitality1.0 km
  • Lungi Babas0.2 km
  • + 16 more
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Alfreds Bread Ltd0.2 km
  • Portway Post Office0.6 km
  • Somerset Mushroom Co0.9 km
  • B & M0.2 km
  • Choc et al Ltd0.9 km
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Crown Inn0.9 km
  • Archangel0.9 km
  • The Cocktail Way Ltd0.9 km
  • The George Hotel1.0 km
  • The Three Swans0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda0.3 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Happy Valley0.9 km
  • Golden Inn0.2 km
  • Mood Foods1.0 km
  • Pangs Fish Bar0.9 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Frome0.1 km
  • Dilton Marsh7.4 km
  • Westbury8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Frome Rail Station0.1 km
  • Frome Rail Station0.1 km
  • Frome Station0.2 km
  • Station Approach0.2 km
  • Wallbridge0.2 km