Keyford is in Frome and in Somerset district. BA11 1JW is located in the Frome East 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 Keyford, Frome, BA11 1JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA11 1JZ, BA11 1JN, BA11 1JT, BA11 1JP, BA11 1JS, BA11 1JR, BA11 1JX, BA11 1LE, BA11 1LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BA11 1JW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.8% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.2% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 39.4% | 36.5% | -2.9% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.2% | 45.6% | 8.4% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 9.5% | -5.6% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 49.3% | 54% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 30.3% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 12% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.8% | 12.2% | -6.6% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 3.4% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 11.3% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 3.4% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 15.5% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.9% | 52.1% | 17.2% | 33.8% | 18.3% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| White | 99.6% | 94.3% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 88.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 88.7% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 6.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 89% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 7.4% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 37.2% | 14.3% |
| Christian | 31.8% | 46.2% | -14.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Keyford was 97.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.8% higher than the Frome East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Keyford has the 31st highest crime rate of 115 local areas in Frome East and the 457th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Keyford, Frome, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2025-03-27 | £484,878 |
| 25 Keyford, Frome, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2024-08-09 | £495,468 |
| 24 Keyford, Frome, Somerset Other, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-09-27 | £273,663 |
| 24 Keyford, Frome, Somerset Other, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-05-12 | £312,082 |
| 22 Keyford, Frome, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2021-03-22 | £407,286 |
BA11 1JW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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 1JW 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 | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 24 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 3out of 4 | 372 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE First School Feltham Lane , BA11 5AJ | 2out of 4 | 855 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vallis First School Milk Street , BA11 3DB | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome Welshmill Lane , BA11 3AP | 3out of 4 | 898 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England First School Nunney Road , BA11 4LB | 3out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frome Community College Bath Road , BA11 2HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,189 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Academy Oakfield Road , BA11 4JF | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwood Academy Berkley Road , BA11 2EF | 3out of 4 | 1,748 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 356 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 | 733 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farleigh Further Education College - Frome North Parade , BA11 2AB | - not rated | 981 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Hill House Fromefield , BA11 2HB | - not rated | 1,293 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Critchill Special School Nunney Road , BA11 4LB | 3out of 4 | 1,318 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springmead Preparatory School Castle Corner , Beckington BA11 6TA | - not rated | 5,163 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castelli Cafe | 18 Bath Street | 532 yd | |
| Castello | 17 Palmer Street | 535 yd | |
| Dragon Pearl | 18 Palmer Street | 535 yd | |
| French General Trading | 2A Church Street | 542 yd | |
| Namira's Spice | 14 Palmer Street | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Inn | 24 Keyford | 19 yd | |
| The Cornerhouse | The Lamb, 1 Christchurch Street East | 377 yd | |
| Old Bath Arms | 1 Palmer Street | 522 yd | |
| Frome and District Club & Institute | 7A South Parade | 554 yd | |
| The Cocktail Way Ltd | The Workshop, Charles House | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Valley | 5 Keyford | 170 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 2 Keyford | 185 yd | |
| Mood Foods | The Lamb, 1 Christchurch Street East | 377 yd | |
| Lees Fish and Chips | 5 Portway | 502 yd | |
| UK Kebab | 7 Bath Street | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Great Britain Ltd, Garsdale | 543 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | Culverhill | 553 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Marks And Spencer Simply Foods, Kingsway | 582 yd | |
| Iceland | 16 Market Place | 686 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative Ltd | 1 Nunney Road | 789 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Curves (Frome) PALMER STREET | health and fitness suite | 546 yd |
| Victoria Park VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK PARK ROAD | tennis courts | 595 yd |
| Train Station Health And Fitness (Frome) STATION APPROACH | health and fitness suite | 879 yd |
| The Fitness Studio UNIT 5A UNIT 5A HANDLEMAKER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 883 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.