BA11 5HW is a safe, established residential area on New Friary Cottages, 0.1km from Witham Friary in Mendip. Administratively it sits within Mendip Central and East ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.
For families considering a move, BA11 5HW represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £283k.
Census 2021 statistics for BA11 5HW are sourced from Output Area E00147994 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW FRIARY COTTAGES, BA11 5HW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW FRIARY COTTAGES, BA11 5HW.
419
44
£ 45,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
BA11 5HW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 83% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA11 5HW. The average age is 43.8. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 283,000
2 sales · Mean £ 283,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
BA11 5HW has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Seymour Arms0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Frome7.9 km
- Bruton8.3 km
- Castle Cary13.2 km
Bus Stops
- Seymour Arms0.1 km
- Seymour Arms0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA115HW · Data under Open Government Licence