Selwood Road is in Frome and in Somerset district. BA11 3BS is located in the Frome West 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 Selwood Road, Frome, BA11 3BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA11 3DF, BA11 3BT, BA11 3DL, BA11 3DH, BA11 3DG, BA11 3DJ, BA11 3DE, BA11 3DB, BA11 3DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BA11 3BS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 48.8% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 53.2% | 51.2% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BA11 3BS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.5% | 43% | 9.5% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.7% | 30% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -14.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 20.5% | 16% | -4.5% | 9.1% | 6.9% |
| Widowed | 13% | 7% | -6.0% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 34.9% | 38.5% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -9.9% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 37.7% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 15.2% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 8.2% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
In the area around BA11 3BS this area, 29.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.7% | 29.2% | -13.5% | 18.2% | 11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 11.9% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 12.4% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 13.9% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 28.7% | 14.6% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.5% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 99.1% | 95% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
In this area, 90.1% 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% | 90.1% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 90.1% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.3% | 76.7% | -12.4% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 29.5% | 13.5% | 16.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.3% | 37.2% | 17.1% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Selwood Road was 64.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.8% lower than the Frome East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Selwood Road has the 53rd highest crime rate of 115 local areas in Frome East and the 707th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Selwood Road, Frome, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2006-07-21 | £200,259 |
| 37 Selwood Road, Frome, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £37,000 | 2001-03-30 | £104,925 |
| 43 Selwood Road, Frome, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £19,000 | 2000-08-30 | £69,690 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vallis First School Milk Street , BA11 3DB | 3out of 4 | 215 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome Welshmill Lane , BA11 3AP | 3out of 4 | 278 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 | 862 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England First School Nunney Road , BA11 4LB | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE First School Feltham Lane , BA11 5AJ | 2out of 4 | 1,805 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | 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 | 1,672 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 | 805 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwood Academy Berkley Road , BA11 2EF | 3out of 4 | 1,664 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 | 601 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 | 338 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farleigh Further Education College - Frome North Parade , BA11 2AB | - not rated | 837 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Hill House Fromefield , BA11 2HB | - not rated | 913 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Critchill Special School Nunney Road , BA11 4LB | 3out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springmead Preparatory School Castle Corner , Beckington BA11 6TA | - not rated | 4,676 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Cafe (Holy Trinity PCC) | 43 Selwood Road | 13 yd | |
| Rye Bakery Ltd | United Reformed Church, Whittox Lane | 243 yd | |
| Bistro Lotte | 23 Catherine Street | 270 yd | |
| Village Spice Restaurant | 5A Badcox | 276 yd | |
| Moo and Two | 27 Catherine Hill | 332 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Griffin | Griffin Inn, 25 Milk Street | 121 yd | |
| Lamb and Fountain Inn | Lamb And Fountain Inn, 57 Castle Street | 136 yd | |
| The Sun Inn | 6 Catherine Street | 242 yd | |
| Bar Lotte | 6A Badcox | 277 yd | |
| COOP Kitchen | 6 Christchurch Street West | 296 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mikes Kitchen | Vectura House, 40 Vallis Way | 245 yd | |
| Pizza Folk | 7 Badcox | 276 yd | |
| Kingfisher Fish Bar | 6 Badcox | 277 yd | |
| Hamper Sandwich Shop | 3A Stony Street | 413 yd | |
| Pauls Plaice | Unit 1b, Nunney Road | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 45 Vallis Way | 247 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative Ltd | 1 Nunney Road | 329 yd | |
| Iceland | 16 Market Place | 484 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Marks And Spencer Simply Foods, Kingsway | 560 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Great Britain Ltd, Garsdale | 857 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Curves (Frome) PALMER STREET | health and fitness suite | 471 yd |
| Victoria Park VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK PARK ROAD | tennis courts | 623 yd |
| Oakfield Academy OAKFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 867 yd |
| Frome Cricket Club RODDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,077 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 | 63.6% |
| 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 | 119.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.