BA11 5LE is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Rodden in Mendip. Administratively it sits within Frome West ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.
For serious buyers, BA11 5LE is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £386k.
Census 2021 statistics for BA11 5LE are sourced from Output Area E00147958 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BA11 5LE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA11 5LE.
314
46
£ 49,900 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA11 5LE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BA11 5LE — age 46, 82% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £386k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA11 5LE. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 386,000
1 sales · Mean £ 386,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA11 5LE has low crime rates — 22 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.
school Local Schools
Hayesdown First School
Selwood Academy
Christ Church First School
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Alfreds Bread Ltd0.9 km
- B & M0.9 km
- Senorita Slushies1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Platform 10.9 km
- Lungi Babas0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Golden Inn0.9 km
- Panku0.5 km
- Papa Johns1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Frome0.8 km
- Dilton Marsh6.9 km
- Westbury8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Asda Superstore0.3 km
- Asda Superstore0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BA115LE · Data under Open Government Licence