Dean Close, Frome, BA11 2XH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BA11 2XH 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	50.7%	51.1%	0.4%	51.0%	0.1%
Male	49.3%	48.9%	-0.4%	49.0%	-0.1%

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 2XH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.7% 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	13.8%	19.2%	5.4%	37.9%	-18.7%
Married: Opposite sex	72%	66.7%	-5.3%	44.2%	22.5%
Separated	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	4.6%	3.8%	-0.8%	9.1%	-5.3%
Widowed	9.2%	9%	-0.2%	6.1%	2.9%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	53.3%	43.7%	-9.6%	48.4%	-4.7%
Good health	30.8%	44.8%	14.0%	33.6%	11.2%
Fair health	13.8%	8.8%	-5.0%	12.7%	-3.9%
Bad health	1.4%	2.7%	1.3%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.2%	-1.2%

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	15.1%	12.8%	-2.3%	18.2%	-5.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.6%	9.4%	-5.2%	9.6%	-0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.3%	14.5%	-6.8%	13.4%	1.1%
Apprenticeship	7.9%	6.4%	-1.5%	5.3%	1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.4%	18.8%	5.4%	16.9%	1.9%
Degree or Similar	24.3%	34.6%	10.3%	33.8%	0.8%
Other	3.3%	3.4%	0.1%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	0.7%	0.1%
Indian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Pakistani	0%	1.5%	1.5%	2.7%	-1.2%
White	99.6%	97.3%	-2.3%	81.4%	15.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.9% 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	98.2%	93.9%	-4.3%	83.2%	10.7%
European Union	0.4%	2.7%	2.3%	6.1%	-3.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Africa	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.2%	94.3%	-3.9%	83.2%	11.1%
10+ Years	0%	5.4%	5.4%	9.8%	-4.4%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.2%	76.7%	14.5%
Romania	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	7.3%	13.5%	-6.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32%	37.2%	-5.2%
Christian	59.8%	46.2%	13.6%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	1.5%	6.5%	-5.0%
Sikh	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Not answered	5%	6.0%	-1.0%

Safety

Is Dean Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dean Close was 14.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.4% lower than the Frome East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Dean Close has the 12th lowest crime rate of 115 local areas in Frome East and the 194th lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.8%.

🔎 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. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£49,700

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in BA11 2XH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very 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 Dean Close are based on 20 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 Dean Close, Frome, BA11 2XH

Estimated Average Property Prices for BA11 2XH

Average Price
£461,550

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£461,550

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dean Close

Average Price
£465,497

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£465,497

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dean CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
11 Dean Close, Frome, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£452,000	2021-11-08	£492,178
2 Dean Close, Frome, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2020-12-17	£515,789
8 Dean Close, Frome, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2017-03-28	£507,357
6 Dean Close, Frome, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£267,500	2015-12-11	£383,260
9 Dean Close, Frome, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£318,500	2015-04-08	£480,200

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BA11 2XH

Employment

BA11 2XH 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in BA11 2XH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	104
Full-Time Employee	60
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	20
Student (economically inactive)	9
Looking after home or family	5
Other	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Unemployed	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Manufacturing	20
Education	18
Construction	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Human health and social work activities	10
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Other	7
Information and communication	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Transport and storage	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hayesdown First School Wyville Road , BA11 2BN	3out of 4	824 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Berkley Church of England First School Berkley Street , Berkley BA11 5JH	4out of 4	1,922 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome Welshmill Lane , BA11 3AP	3out of 4	2,134 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	2,139 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Vallis First School Milk Street , BA11 3DB	3out of 4	2,211 yd	Community school	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	3out of 4	1,129 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Selwood Academy Berkley Road , BA11 2EF	3out of 4	771 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakfield Academy Oakfield Road , BA11 4JF	3out of 4	3,191 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Avanti Park School Avanti Park School , Park Road BA11 1EU	- not rated	2,471 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
North Hill House Fromefield , BA11 2HB	- not rated	1,490 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Farleigh Further Education College - Frome North Parade , BA11 2AB	- not rated	1,633 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wessex Lodge School Nunney Road , Frome BA11 4LA	- not rated	2,617 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Springmead Preparatory School Castle Corner , Beckington BA11 6TA	- not rated	2,888 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Critchill Special School Nunney Road , BA11 4LB	3out of 4	3,479 yd	Academy special converter	No	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
Falcon Retail Ltd - Budgens	Commerce Park Service Station, Southgate		559 yd
The Frome Flyer Beefeater	Frome Flyer, Jenson Avenue		760 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Let's Raise The Bar	9 Magnolia Close		582 yd
Frome Rugby Club	Sports Pavilion, Gypsy Lane		819 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Codswallop	2 Forest Road		469 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Acacia View		716 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Frome Rugby Club Ltd GYPSY LANE	grass pitches	778 yd
Hayesdown First School WYVILLE ROAD	grass pitches	788 yd
Selwood Academy BERKLEY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	830 yd
Frome Collegians Football Club THE SHOWFIELD THE SHOWFIELD RODDEN ROAD	grass pitches	1,047 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	30.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	98.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BA11 2XH