The Bridge is in Frome and in Somerset district. BA11 1AR is located in the Frome West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Somerton and Frome. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Bridge, Frome, BA11 1AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA11 1AS, BA11 1AB, BA11 1AN, BA11 1BS, BA11 1FE, BA11 1AU, BA11 1AJ, BA11 1FF, BA11 1BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BA11 1AR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51.1% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 51.2% | 48.9% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.5% | 31.2% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 45.1% | -10.0% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 10.5% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 8% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.6% | 46.1% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 37% | 35.9% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 13.7% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22% | 17% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 5.5% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 12.8% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 16.2% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.2% | 40.4% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 6.6% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 97.6% | 94% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 90.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.8% | 90.2% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 90.9% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.4% | 37.2% | 17.2% |
| Christian | 35.4% | 46.2% | -10.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Bridge was 359.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 304.9% higher than the Frome East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Bridge has the 5th highest crime rate of 115 local areas in Frome East and the 70th highest crime rate of 1,846 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 221.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 35.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 The Bridge, Frome, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2018-08-29 | £294,725 |
| 6 The Bridge, Frome, Somerset Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2018-02-14 | £110,898 |
| 8 The Bridge, Frome, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2011-07-13 | £370,870 |
| 8 The Bridge, Frome, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2002-08-14 | £322,178 |
| 7 The Bridge, Frome, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 1998-09-21 | £275,327 |
BA11 1AR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BA11 1AR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome Welshmill Lane , BA11 3AP | - not rated | 350 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome Welshmill Lane , BA11 3AP | - not rated | 350 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vallis First School Milk Street , BA11 3DB | - not rated | 380 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome Christchurch Street East , BA11 1QG | 2out of 4 | 409 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayesdown First School Wyville Road , BA11 2BN | - not rated | 1,389 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Park School Avanti Park School , Park Road BA11 1EU | 3out of 4 | 523 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frome Community College Bath Road , BA11 2HQ | - not rated | 1,492 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frome Community College Bath Road , BA11 2HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selwood Anglican/Methodist Middle School Berkley Road , BA11 2EF | - not rated | 1,198 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwood Academy Berkley Road , BA11 2EF | 3out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield School Oakfield Road , BA11 4JF | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Academy Oakfield Road , BA11 4JF | 2out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steiner Academy Frome Park Road , BA11 1EU | - not rated | 654 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farleigh Further Education College - Frome North Parade , BA11 2AB | - not rated | 335 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fromefield Manor School North Parade , BA11 2AB | - not rated | 358 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Hill House Fromefield , BA11 2HB | - not rated | 598 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wessex Lodge School Nunney Road , Frome BA11 4LA | - not rated | 674 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frome College Bath Road , BA11 2HQ | - not rated | 1,492 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projects | 7 The Bridge | 14 yd | |
| Grain Hospitality | Cheese And Grain, Market Yard | 63 yd | |
| The River House | The Black Swan Guild, 2 Bridge Street | 67 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | Costa Coffee, 9A Market Place | 73 yd | |
| Subway | 19 Market Place | 75 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flow | 8 The Bridge | 21 yd | |
| The Blue Boar | The Blue Boar Inn, 15 Market Place | 74 yd | |
| The George Hotel | The George Hotel, 5 Market Place | 127 yd | |
| The Three Swans | The Three Swans, 16-17 King Street | 139 yd | |
| Archangel | The Angel Hotel, 1 King Street | 139 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pangs Fish Bar | 4 King Street | 114 yd | |
| Thai Kitchen Frome | The Court House | 139 yd | |
| Frome Pizza Kebab Plus | 1 Eagle Lane | 185 yd | |
| Hamper Sandwich Shop | 3A Stony Street | 199 yd | |
| UK Kebab | 7 Bath Street | 210 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 16 Market Place | 63 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Marks And Spencer Simply Foods, Kingsway | 171 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Great Britain Ltd, Garsdale | 424 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 45 Vallis Way | 575 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative Ltd | 1 Nunney Road | 630 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Curves (Frome) PALMER STREET | health and fitness suite | 232 yd |
| Frome Cricket Club RODDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Victoria Park VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK PARK ROAD | tennis courts | 771 yd |
| Frome Town Football Club Badgers Hill Badgers Hill Berkley Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Train Station Health And Fitness (Frome) STATION APPROACH | health and fitness suite | 980 yd |
| Frome Collegians Football Club THE SHOWFIELD THE SHOWFIELD RODDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 996 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 6.7% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.