Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

RIVERSIDE TERRACE, BA11 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVERSIDE TERRACE, BA11 1BQ.

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Population

348

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BA11 1BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BA11 1BQ's low deprivation rank, 69% ownership, and £518k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £518k.

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

BA11 1BQ is a mixed residential area on Riverside Terrace, 0.3km from Frome in Frome. Administratively it sits within Frome East ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

For families considering a move, BA11 1BQ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £518k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA11 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00147849 (shared with 21 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 1BQ. 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

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 465,000

6 sales · Mean £ 449,166

Semi-Detached

£ 625,000

1 sales · Mean £ 625,000

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

Crime around BA11 1BQ is above average at 93 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 offences119
Anti-social behaviour103
Public order81
Shoplifting57
Criminal damage and arson26

school Local Schools

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

Good275 pupils0.4 km
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Vallis First School

Good228 pupils0.5 km
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St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome

Good181 pupils0.6 km
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Avanti Park School

Inadequate315 pupils0.7 km
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Selwood Academy

Good620 pupils0.9 km
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Hayesdown First School

Good295 pupils1.1 km
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Frome Community College

Good1267 pupils1.3 km
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Christ Church First School

Inadequate1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • The Seedery0.4 km
  • Platform 10.7 km
  • Castello0.4 km
  • Cordero Lounge0.3 km
  • Grain Hospitality0.3 km
  • + 28 more
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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Alfreds Bread Ltd0.7 km
  • Portway Post Office0.4 km
  • Somerset Mushroom Co1.0 km
  • B & M0.7 km
  • Choc et al Ltd0.3 km
  • + 32 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Crown Inn0.8 km
  • Archangel0.3 km
  • COOP Kitchen0.7 km
  • Just Ales Part 20.4 km
  • Lamb and Fountain Inn0.6 km
  • + 14 more
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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Happy Valley0.6 km
  • Golden Inn0.6 km
  • Improve with Food0.4 km
  • Kingfisher Fish Bar0.7 km
  • + 13 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Rook Lane House Bed and Breakfast0.5 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Ltd0.8 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Frome0.8 km
  • Dilton Marsh7.9 km
  • Westbury9.1 km

Bus Stops

  • North Hill House0.2 km
  • North Hill House0.2 km
  • Market Place0.3 km
  • Market Place0.3 km
  • Windsor Crescent0.3 km