Malthouse Court is in Frome and in Somerset district. BA11 4BJ is located in the Frome West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Somerton and Frome. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Malthouse Court, Frome, BA11 4BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA11 4RD, BA11 4EH, BA11 4AB, BA11 4AA, BA11 4EQ, BA11 4EL, BA11 4AF, BA11 4AE, BA11 4FB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BA11 4BJ 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 | 51.8% | 51.1% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.9% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.3% | 38.3% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 35.3% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Separated | 4% | 6% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 13.9% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6.5% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 45.4% | 46.8% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 35.5% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 13% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.7% | 21% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 12% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 12% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 18% | 2.1% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 33.5% | 14.7% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 7.4% | 2% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 99.1% | 97.4% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 92.2% | 92.7% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 91.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53% | 37.2% | 15.8% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Malthouse Court was 60.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.0% lower than the Frome East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Malthouse Court has the 55th highest crime rate of 115 local areas in Frome East and the 756th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Malthouse Court, Frome, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-08-01 | £125,928 |
| 26 Malthouse Court, Frome, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-07-25 | £131,804 |
| 32 Malthouse Court, Frome, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2023-09-01 | £95,293 |
| 9 Malthouse Court, Frome, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-02-10 | £100,453 |
| 33 Malthouse Court, Frome, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £99,999 | 2021-01-07 | £108,446 |
BA11 4BJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Church of England First School Nunney Road , BA11 4LB | 3out of 4 | 837 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 842 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vallis First School Milk Street , BA11 3DB | 3out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE First School Feltham Lane , BA11 5AJ | 2out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome Welshmill Lane , BA11 3AP | 3out of 4 | 1,072 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 | 2,512 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 | 791 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwood Academy Berkley Road , BA11 2EF | 3out of 4 | 2,198 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 | 518 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 | 653 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Critchill Special School Nunney Road , BA11 4LB | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farleigh Further Education College - Frome North Parade , BA11 2AB | - not rated | 1,366 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Hill House Fromefield , BA11 2HB | - not rated | 1,631 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GoPlated | Unit 2, Longacre | 397 yd | |
| Tool and Gauge Cafe Ltd | Unit G7, Frome Business Park | 704 yd | |
| Village Spice Restaurant | 5A Badcox | 712 yd | |
| Bistro Lotte | 23 Catherine Street | 714 yd | |
| Tibetan Memories at The Good Heart | 7 Palmer Street | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Inn | 24 Keyford | 513 yd | |
| Still Sisters | Unit 2a, Handlemaker Road | 591 yd | |
| The Cornerhouse | The Lamb, 1 Christchurch Street East | 631 yd | |
| The Artisan | The Olive Tree, 6 Christchurch Street West | 671 yd | |
| Chester House | Chester House, 16 Christchurch Street West | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Valley | 5 Keyford | 526 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 2 Keyford | 533 yd | |
| Frome Pizza Limited T/A Caprinos Piz | The Old Ben Chairs Factory, Manor Road | 543 yd | |
| Victoria Park Cafe | 58-62 Weymouth Road | 580 yd | |
| Mood Foods | The Lamb, 1 Christchurch Street East | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | Culverhill | 673 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative Ltd | 1 Nunney Road | 684 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 45 Vallis Way | 754 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Marks And Spencer Simply Foods, Kingsway | 903 yd | |
| Iceland | 16 Market Place | 970 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK PARK ROAD | tennis courts | 371 yd |
| The Fitness Studio UNIT 5A UNIT 5A HANDLEMAKER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 652 yd |
| Curves (Frome) PALMER STREET | health and fitness suite | 795 yd |
| Oakfield Academy OAKFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 907 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| 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 | 2.9% |
| Median download speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.