Rose Cottages is in Frome and in Somerset district. BA11 2EJ 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 Rose Cottages, Frome, BA11 2EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA11 2EL, BA11 2TL, BA11 2TE, BA11 2EP, BA11 2EQ, BA11 2EN, BA11 2TD, BA11 2EG, BA11 2UR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BA11 2EJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.6% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.4% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BA11 2EJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.7% | 24.9% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.4% | 62.5% | 4.1% | 44.2% | 18.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 7.3% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 4.2% | -3.3% | 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 | 40% | 48.7% | 8.7% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 42.6% | 32.5% | -10.1% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 16.6% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 24.7% | 17.4% | -7.3% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 10.4% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 18.5% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 12% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 14.7% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 24.3% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.7% | 99.4% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 95.4% | 92.6% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 92.9% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.3% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 19.8% | 13.5% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rose Cottages was 16.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.3% lower than the Frome East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rose Cottages has the 15th lowest crime rate of 115 local areas in Frome East and the 227th lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 64.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Rose Cottages Clink Road, Frome, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £286,000 | 2022-03-22 | £305,353 |
| 1 Rose Cottages Clink Road, Frome, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2013-03-08 | £410,744 |
| 1 Rose Cottages, Frome, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £241,000 | 2010-09-01 | £386,377 |
| 3 Rose Cottages, Frome, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £162,250 | 2009-12-17 | £265,694 |
| 3 Rose Cottages, Frome, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2002-06-21 | £346,225 |
BA11 2EJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 2EJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BA11 2EJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Mining and quarrying | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayesdown First School Wyville Road , BA11 2BN | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome Welshmill Lane , BA11 3AP | 3out of 4 | 1,643 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome Christchurch Street East , BA11 1QG | 3out of 4 | 1,671 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vallis First School Milk Street , BA11 3DB | 3out of 4 | 1,721 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berkley Church of England First School Berkley Street , Berkley BA11 5JH | 4out of 4 | 2,406 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 843 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selwood Academy Berkley Road , BA11 2EF | 3out of 4 | 295 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Academy Oakfield Road , BA11 4JF | 3out of 4 | 2,700 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 | 1,987 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hill House Fromefield , BA11 2HB | - not rated | 1,003 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farleigh Further Education College - Frome North Parade , BA11 2AB | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wessex Lodge School Nunney Road , Frome BA11 4LA | - not rated | 2,125 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Critchill Special School Nunney Road , BA11 4LB | 3out of 4 | 2,988 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springmead Preparatory School Castle Corner , Beckington BA11 6TA | - not rated | 3,220 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcon Retail Ltd - Budgens | Commerce Park Service Station, Southgate | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Let's Raise The Bar | 9 Magnolia Close | 564 yd | |
| Frome Rugby Club | Sports Pavilion, Gypsy Lane | 745 yd | |
| Frome Cricket Club | The Showfield, Rodden Road | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codswallop | 2 Forest Road | 221 yd | |
| Fish King | 7 St Johns Road | 717 yd | |
| China Capital | 21 Fromefield | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Acacia View | 423 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Selwood Academy BERKLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 339 yd |
| Hayesdown First School WYVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 447 yd |
| Frome Collegians Football Club THE SHOWFIELD THE SHOWFIELD RODDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Frome Town Football Club Badgers Hill Badgers Hill Berkley Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Frome Leisure Centre FROME LEISURE CENTRE FROME LEISURE CENTRE PRINCESS ANNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 739 yd |
| Frome Rugby Club Ltd GYPSY LANE | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Frome Cricket Club RODDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 836 yd |
| Frome Community College BATH ROAD | grass pitches | 958 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.