Allen Cottages, Oldford, Frome, BA11 2NG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BA11 2NG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.7%	50.6%	2.9%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	52.3%	49.4%	-2.9%	49.0%	0.4%

Partnership Status

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 2NG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.6% 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	22.5%	28%	5.5%	37.9%	-9.9%
Married: Opposite sex	60.1%	58.6%	-1.5%	44.2%	14.4%
Married: Same sex	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	11.1%	9.3%	-1.8%	9.1%	0.2%
Widowed	4.1%	2.6%	-1.5%	6.1%	-3.5%

Health

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	47.4%	49.2%	1.8%	48.4%	0.8%
Good health	32.6%	29.8%	-2.8%	33.6%	-3.8%
Fair health	11.9%	16.5%	4.6%	12.7%	3.8%
Bad health	4.9%	3.2%	-1.7%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	3.2%	1.3%	-1.9%	1.2%	0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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	23.6%	17.2%	-6.4%	18.2%	-1.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10%	7.1%	-2.9%	9.6%	-2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.1%	14.6%	-0.5%	13.4%	1.2%
Apprenticeship	2.6%	4.5%	1.9%	5.3%	-0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.9%	17.2%	4.3%	16.9%	0.3%
Degree or Similar	32.8%	38.6%	5.8%	33.8%	4.8%
Other	3%	0.7%	-2.3%	2.8%	-2.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% 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	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.7%	-0.7%
Black African	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	0.9%	-0.6%
White	90.1%	91.1%	1.0%	81.4%	9.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	7%	7.6%	0.6%	0.1%	7.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.8% 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	93%	97.8%	4.8%	83.2%	14.6%
European Union	1.7%	1%	-0.7%	6.1%	-5.1%
Africa	2.3%	0.3%	-2.0%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	1%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.3%
Oceania	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93%	97.8%	4.8%	83.2%	14.6%
10+ Years	2.6%	2.2%	-0.4%	9.8%	-7.6%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.2%	0%	-3.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.1%	76.7%	6.4%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
No passport held	16.6%	13.5%	3.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.8%	37.2%	6.6%
Christian	51.1%	46.2%	4.9%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Not answered	4.8%	6.0%	-1.2%

Safety

Is Allen Cottages Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Allen Cottages was 141.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.4% higher than the Frome East average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Allen Cottages has the 22nd highest crime rate of 115 local areas in Frome East and the 297th highest crime rate of 1,846 local areas in Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£49,900

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in BA11 2NG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Allen Cottages are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Somerset.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Allen Cottages, Oldford, Frome, BA11 2NG

Estimated Average Property Prices for BA11 2NG

Average Price
£458,330

Semi-Detached
£458,330

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Allen Cottages

Average Price
£468,619

Semi-Detached
£468,619

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Allen CottagesStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Allen Cottages, Frome, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£282,500	2012-02-24	£485,056
2 Allen Cottages, Frome, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£105,000	1999-08-06	£440,021

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BA11 2NG

Employment

BA11 2NG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 2NG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Retired	69
Full-Time Employee	66
Self-Employed	50
Part-Time Employee	34
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Looking after home or family	11
Other	9
Student (economically inactive)	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Human health and social work activities	24
Education	18
Manufacturing	14
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Information and communication	10
Administrative and support service activities	8
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	8
Other	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Construction	7
Transport and storage	7
Real estate activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Beckington Church First School Church Street , Beckington BA11 6TG	4out of 4	2,066 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Beckington Church of England First School Church Street , Beckington BA11 6TG	- not rated	2,066 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hayesdown First School Wyville Road , BA11 2BN	- not rated	2,197 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hayesdown First School Wyville Road , BA11 2BN	3out of 4	2,251 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome Welshmill Lane , BA11 3AP	- not rated	2,627 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	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	3,176 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Frome Community College Bath Road , BA11 2HQ	- not rated	1,186 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Frome Community College Bath Road , BA11 2HQ	3out of 4	1,186 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Selwood Anglican/Methodist Middle School Berkley Road , BA11 2EF	- not rated	1,891 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Selwood Academy Berkley Road , BA11 2EF	3out of 4	1,891 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakfield School Oakfield Road , BA11 4JF	- not rated	3,558 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakfield Academy Oakfield Road , BA11 4JF	2out of 4	3,558 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Steiner Academy Frome Park Road , BA11 1EU	- not rated	3,274 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Frome College Bath Road , BA11 2HQ	- not rated	1,186 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Springmead Preparatory School Castle Corner , Beckington BA11 6TA	- not rated	1,891 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
North Hill House Fromefield , BA11 2HB	- not rated	2,082 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fromefield Manor School North Parade , BA11 2AB	- not rated	2,379 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Farleigh Further Education College - Frome North Parade , BA11 2AB	- not rated	2,399 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Jay's Kitchen	The Ship Inn, Oldford		311 yd
Dine Contract Catering Limited	Staplemead Creamery, Lullington Lane		363 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Frome Rugby Club	Sports Pavilion, Gypsy Lane		1,015 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Frome Rugby Club Ltd GYPSY LANE	grass pitches	948 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
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%

Speed Aviability

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	100.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.