BA11 1HD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Somerset Road, 0.5km from Barton, Sheppards in Frome. Administratively it sits within Frome West ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BA11 1HD is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £870k, down 36.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BA11 1HD are sourced from Output Area E00147892 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOMERSET ROAD, BA11 1HD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOMERSET ROAD, BA11 1HD.
248
51
£ 41,200 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA11 1HD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 44% of tenure in BA11 1HD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 36.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA11 1HD. The average age is 50.7. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 915,000
4 sales · Mean £ 888,750
Flat
£ 316,666
1 sales · Mean £ 316,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA11 1HD has low crime rates — 46 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
Avanti Park School
Oakfield Academy
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome
Vallis First School
Critchill Special School
Trinity Church of England First School
St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome
Christ Church First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Portway Post Office0.9 km
- Somerset Mushroom Co0.8 km
- Choc et al Ltd0.7 km
- Eden Rose Beauty0.7 km
- Farmers Market0.8 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Crown Inn0.6 km
- Archangel0.7 km
- COOP Kitchen0.4 km
- Just Ales Part 20.6 km
- Lamb and Fountain Inn0.6 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Happy Valley0.5 km
- Frome Pizza Limited T/A Caprinos Piz0.8 km
- Improve with Food0.6 km
- Kingfisher Fish Bar0.4 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Rook Lane House Bed and Breakfast0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Castello0.6 km
- Cordero Lounge0.7 km
- Grain Hospitality0.8 km
- Made at Nest0.7 km
- Market Cross Cafe0.6 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Ltd0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Frome1.4 km
- Dilton Marsh8.8 km
- Westbury10.1 km
Bus Stops
- Ecos Court0.1 km
- Somerset Road0.3 km
- Somerset Road0.3 km
- Westfield Road0.3 km
- Manor Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BA111HD · Data under Open Government Licence