Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

BARN CLOSE, BA11 4ER House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARN CLOSE, BA11 4ER.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

258

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BA11 4ER falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

BA11 4ER is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 63% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 7.3% year-on-year.

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

BA11 4ER is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Barn Close, 0.3km from Critchill in Frome. Administratively it sits within Frome West ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.

For families considering a move, BA11 4ER represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £337k, down 7.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA11 4ER are sourced from Output Area E00147890 (shared with 9 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 4ER. The average age is 53.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 340,000

6 sales · Mean £ 343,500

Detached

£ 275,000

3 sales · Mean £ 259,166

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

BA11 4ER has low crime rates — 41 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.

Violence and sexual offences93
Anti-social behaviour35
Public order20
Other theft14
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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Trinity Church of England First School

Good290 pupils0.4 km
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Critchill Special School

Good84 pupils0.4 km
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Oakfield Academy

Requires Improvement628 pupils0.5 km
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Avanti Park School

Inadequate315 pupils0.8 km
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Vallis First School

Good228 pupils1.0 km
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St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome

Good275 pupils1.1 km
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St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome

Good181 pupils1.1 km
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Christ Church First School

Inadequate1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Crown Inn1.0 km
  • COOP Kitchen0.8 km
  • Lamb and Fountain Inn0.9 km
  • Royal Oak0.7 km
  • The Sun Inn0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Happy Valley0.9 km
  • Frome Pizza Limited T/A Caprinos Piz0.9 km
  • Improve with Food1.0 km
  • Kingfisher Fish Bar0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • H E Williams0.8 km
  • Innerbeauty Ltd1.0 km
  • J Cayford0.8 km
  • McColls0.8 km
  • Selwood Convenience Store1.0 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Rook Lane House Bed and Breakfast0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Rye Bakery Ltd1.0 km
  • Tibetan Memories at The Good Heart1.0 km
  • Village Spice Restaurant0.7 km
  • The Bridge Cafe (Holy Trinity PCC)1.0 km
  • Bistro Lotte0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Southern Co-Operative Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Frome1.8 km
  • Dilton Marsh9.2 km
  • Westbury10.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Westover0.1 km
  • Westover0.1 km
  • Critchill Close0.2 km
  • Critchill Close0.2 km
  • The Acorns0.3 km