BA11 3SD is a safe, established residential area on Valley View, 0.1km from Gould's Ground in Frome. Administratively it sits within Frome West ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £355k, up 12.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BA11 3SD are sourced from Output Area E00147907 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VALLEY VIEW, BA11 3SD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALLEY VIEW, BA11 3SD.
287
43
£ 49,900 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BA11 3SD spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. £355k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 12.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA11 3SD. The average age is 42.9. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 316,000
9 sales · Mean £ 323,555
Semi-Detached
£ 237,000
2 sales · Mean £ 237,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BA11 3SD is moderate at 53 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 Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome
Vallis First School
Oakfield Academy
Avanti Park School
Critchill Special School
Trinity Church of England First School
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome
Frome Community College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Choc et al Ltd0.8 km
- Eden Rose Beauty0.8 km
- Farmers Market0.8 km
- Frome Country Market0.8 km
- Frome Wholefoods0.9 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Rook Lane House Bed and Breakfast0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Archangel0.9 km
- COOP Kitchen0.6 km
- Just Ales Part 20.8 km
- Lamb and Fountain Inn0.5 km
- Royal Oak0.6 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Castello0.8 km
- Cordero Lounge0.7 km
- Grain Hospitality0.8 km
- Made at Nest0.9 km
- Market Cross Cafe0.8 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Improve with Food0.8 km
- Kingfisher Fish Bar0.6 km
- Mikes Kitchen0.5 km
- Mood Foods0.9 km
- Pangs Fish Bar0.8 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Ltd0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Frome1.8 km
- Dilton Marsh8.7 km
- Westbury9.8 km
Bus Stops
- Upper Whatcombe Road0.2 km
- Robins Lane0.2 km
- Robins Lane0.2 km
- Selwood Road Shops0.4 km
- Selwood Road Shops0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BA113SD · Data under Open Government Licence