Newington Close is in Frome and in Somerset district. BA11 1HW is located in the Frome East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Somerton and Frome. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newington Close, Frome, BA11 1HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA11 1HU, BA11 4AH, BA11 1HN, BA11 1HX, BA11 1HT, BA11 4AD, BA11 1JX, BA11 4AL, BA11 1JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA11 1HW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 56% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 56% | 5.8% | 51.0% | 5.0% |
| Male | 49.8% | 44% | -5.8% | 49.0% | -5.0% |
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 | 31% | 36.4% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 38.1% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -6.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 14% | 15.1% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 8.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 50.5% | 41.8% | -8.7% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 26.7% | 33% | 6.3% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 16.3% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 6% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 | 26.6% | 19.4% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 8% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 13.9% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4.6% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 15.6% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 35.4% | 13.1% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 92.9% | 96.8% | 3.9% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
In this area, 92.2% 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 | 94.3% | 92.2% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 6.8% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 91.8% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69% | 76.7% | -7.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.5% | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.1% | 37.2% | 13.9% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newington Close was 70.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.2% lower than the Frome East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newington Close has the 48th highest crime rate of 115 local areas in Frome East and the 688th highest crime rate of 1,846 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Newington Close, Frome, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2025-08-18 | £258,580 |
| 17 Newington Close, Frome, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-02-27 | £310,432 |
| 16 Newington Close, Frome, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-11-25 | £241,872 |
| 14 Newington Close, Frome, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2022-09-20 | £275,700 |
| 8 Newington Close, Frome, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-01-31 | £296,432 |
BA11 1HW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome Christchurch Street East , BA11 1QG | 2out of 4 | 501 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church First School Feltham Lane , BA11 5AJ | 1out of 4 | 836 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE First School Feltham Lane , BA11 5AJ | - not rated | 836 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vallis First School Milk Street , BA11 3DB | - not rated | 912 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome Welshmill Lane , BA11 3AP | - not rated | 960 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 379 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 | 2,296 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frome Community College Bath Road , BA11 2HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,296 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield School Oakfield Road , BA11 4JF | - not rated | 1,087 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Academy Oakfield Road , BA11 4JF | 2out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwood Anglican/Methodist Middle School Berkley Road , BA11 2EF | - not rated | 1,877 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwood Academy Berkley Road , BA11 2EF | 3out of 4 | 1,877 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 | 407 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wessex Lodge School Nunney Road , Frome BA11 4LA | - not rated | 721 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farleigh Further Education College - Frome North Parade , BA11 2AB | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fromefield Manor School North Parade , BA11 2AB | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Critchill School Nunney Road , BA11 4LB | - not rated | 1,221 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Critchill Special School Nunney Road , BA11 4LB | - not rated | 1,221 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castello | 17 Palmer Street | 572 yd | |
| Dragon Pearl | 18 Palmer Street | 572 yd | |
| Castelli Cafe | 18 Bath Street | 572 yd | |
| Tibetan Memories at The Good Heart | 7 Palmer Street | 575 yd | |
| Namira's Spice | 14 Palmer Street | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Inn | 24 Keyford | 218 yd | |
| The Cornerhouse | The Lamb, 1 Christchurch Street East | 397 yd | |
| Frome and District Club & Institute | 7A South Parade | 526 yd | |
| Old Bath Arms | 1 Palmer Street | 552 yd | |
| Chester House | Chester House, 16 Christchurch Street West | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Valley | 5 Keyford | 236 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 2 Keyford | 247 yd | |
| Mood Foods | The Lamb, 1 Christchurch Street East | 397 yd | |
| Victoria Park Cafe | 58-62 Weymouth Road | 581 yd | |
| Frome Pizza Limited T/A Caprinos Piz | The Old Ben Chairs Factory, Manor Road | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | Culverhill | 586 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Marks And Spencer Simply Foods, Kingsway | 658 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative Ltd | 1 Nunney Road | 667 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Great Britain Ltd, Garsdale | 705 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 45 Vallis Way | 714 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK PARK ROAD | tennis courts | 417 yd |
| Curves (Frome) PALMER STREET | health and fitness suite | 578 yd |
| The Fitness Studio UNIT 5A UNIT 5A HANDLEMAKER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 785 yd |
| Oakfield Academy OAKFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 60.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.