Stoney Lane is in Chantry, Frome and in Somerset district. BA11 3LH is located in the Mendip Central and 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 Stoney Lane, Chantry, Frome, BA11 3LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA11 3LH is primarily male, with 53.8% of the population 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 | 47.3% | 46.2% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 52.7% | 53.8% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 3LH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.7% 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 | 18.9% | 25.7% | 6.8% | 37.9% | -12.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68% | 54.7% | -13.3% | 44.2% | 10.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 9.8% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 7.8% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 51.8% | 48.9% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 31.4% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 13.6% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 5.4% | 3.8% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15% | 17.6% | 2.6% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 8.6% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 11% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4.5% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 15.1% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.8% | 42.9% | 3.1% | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| Other | 4.9% | 0.4% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.2% | 97.8% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 97.1% | 92.5% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 92.8% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.4% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.4% | 76.7% | 14.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stoney Lane was 38.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.0% lower than the Frome East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stoney Lane has the 45th lowest crime rate of 115 local areas in Frome East and the 740th lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 35.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoney Lane Cottage Stoney Lane, Frome, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-06-21 | £705,018 |
| Garden Cottage Stoney Lane, Frome, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2014-08-12 | £1,096,451 |
| Garden Cottage Stoney Lane, Frome, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2010-12-17 | £917,241 |
BA11 3LH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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.
| Retired | 71 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mells Church of England First School Mells Green , Mells BA11 3QE | 3out of 4 | 2,125 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nunney First School Catch Road , Nunney BA11 4NE | 3out of 4 | 2,398 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh On Mendip School Leigh Street , Leigh-on-Mendip BA3 5QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,018 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England First School Nunney Road , BA11 4LB | 3out of 4 | 4,929 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School Farley Dell , Coleford BA3 5PN | 3out of 4 | 5,166 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | 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 | 5,105 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury Manor School Newbury Manor , Newbury BA11 3RG | - not rated | 4,780 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Critchill Special School Nunney Road , BA11 4LB | 3out of 4 | 4,835 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows School Cranmore Hall , East Cranmore BA4 4SF | - not rated | 5,323 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 14.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 14.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 14.3% |
| Median download speed | 47 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 40.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 60.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 200 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.