BA11 1BG is a mixed residential area on Willow Vale, 0.3km from Frome in Frome. Administratively it sits within Frome East ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £427k, up 321.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BA11 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00147849 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLOW VALE, BA11 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW VALE, BA11 1BG.
348
49
£ 44,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA11 1BG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BA11 1BG's 69% ownership and 49-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 321.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA11 1BG. The average age is 48.7. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 375,000
7 sales · Mean £ 361,428
Semi-Detached
£ 400,000
4 sales · Mean £ 480,000
Detached
£ 708,500
2 sales · Mean £ 708,500
Flat
£ 215,000
1 sales · Mean £ 215,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BA11 1BG is above average at 97 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
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome
Vallis First School
St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome
Avanti Park School
Selwood Academy
Hayesdown First School
Oakfield Academy
Frome Community College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- The Seedery0.5 km
- Platform 10.8 km
- Castello0.3 km
- Cordero Lounge0.2 km
- Grain Hospitality0.2 km
- + 28 more
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Alfreds Bread Ltd0.8 km
- Portway Post Office0.4 km
- Somerset Mushroom Co1.0 km
- B & M0.8 km
- Choc et al Ltd0.2 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Crown Inn0.7 km
- Archangel0.2 km
- COOP Kitchen0.6 km
- Just Ales Part 20.3 km
- Lamb and Fountain Inn0.5 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Happy Valley0.6 km
- Golden Inn0.6 km
- Improve with Food0.3 km
- Kingfisher Fish Bar0.6 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Rook Lane House Bed and Breakfast0.5 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Ltd0.7 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Frome0.8 km
- Dilton Marsh8.0 km
- Westbury9.2 km
Bus Stops
- Market Place0.2 km
- Market Place0.2 km
- North Hill House0.2 km
- North Hill House0.2 km
- Car Park0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BA111BG · Data under Open Government Licence