BA11 1PQ is a mixed residential area on Portway Gardens, 0.4km from Adderwell in Frome. Administratively it sits within Frome East ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.
This is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £357k, up 31.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BA11 1PQ are sourced from Output Area E00147875 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PORTWAY GARDENS, BA11 1PQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTWAY GARDENS, BA11 1PQ.
471
37
£ 41,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA11 1PQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BA11 1PQ spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 31.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA11 1PQ. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 305,000
3 sales · Mean £ 348,316
Terraced
£ 255,000
7 sales · Mean £ 266,285
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BA11 1PQ is moderate at 62 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
Avanti Park School
Christ Church First School
Vallis First School
St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome
Hayesdown First School
Selwood Academy
Oakfield Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- The Seedery0.2 km
- Platform 10.3 km
- Castello0.6 km
- Cordero Lounge0.7 km
- Grain Hospitality0.7 km
- + 28 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Alfreds Bread Ltd0.3 km
- Portway Post Office0.2 km
- Somerset Mushroom Co0.5 km
- B & M0.3 km
- Choc et al Ltd0.6 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Crown Inn0.5 km
- Archangel0.6 km
- COOP Kitchen0.9 km
- Just Ales Part 20.7 km
- Lamb and Fountain Inn0.9 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda0.7 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Ltd1.0 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Happy Valley0.5 km
- Frome Pizza Limited T/A Caprinos Piz1.0 km
- Golden Inn0.3 km
- Improve with Food0.6 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Rook Lane House Bed and Breakfast0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Frome0.4 km
- Dilton Marsh7.9 km
- Westbury9.2 km
Bus Stops
- Butler's Gardens0.1 km
- Caxton Road0.1 km
- Alexandra Road0.1 km
- Alexandra Road0.2 km
- Station Approach Bottom0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BA111PQ · Data under Open Government Licence