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.
THE RETREAT, BA11 5JU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE RETREAT, BA11 5JU.
250
39
£ 44,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome
Hayesdown First School
Selwood Academy
Christ Church First School
Avanti Park School
Vallis First School
St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda0.3 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: BA115JU · Data under Open Government Licence