Fairfield Rode, Somerset
22 addresses across 1 postcode (BA11), about 200 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25005894.
- Sales: 29 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £350,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 4, D: 8, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Somerset costs £2,561 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Trowbridge, about 5.9 km (3.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 59 to 69 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 22 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Beckington Family Practice, about 2.2 km (1.3 miles) away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 85% of households owned their home and 50% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 12 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often other theft.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £482,500 | £482,500 | £482,500 |
| 2021 | 5 | £397,010 | £300,000 | £543,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2014 | 3 | £335,000 | £225,000 | £340,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £303,750 | £247,500 | £360,000 |
| 2009 | 3 | £215,000 | £185,000 | £250,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £305,000 | £305,000 | £305,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £157,500 | £157,500 | £157,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan 2025 | 22 BA11 6QD | Terraced | £350,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2023 | 6 BA11 6QD | Semi-detached | £482,500 | |
| 17 Dec 2021 | 19 BA11 6QD | Terraced | £420,000 | |
| 25 Aug 2021 | 9 BA11 6QD | Detached | £543,000 | |
| 26 Jul 2021 | 14 BA11 6QD | Semi-detached | £330,000 | |
| 11 Mar 2021 | VINE LODGE, 15 BA11 6QD | Semi-detached | £300,000 | |
| 8 Mar 2021 | 19 BA11 6QD | Terraced | £397,010 | |
| 22 Jun 2018 | 21 BA11 6QD | Terraced | £220,000 | |
| 12 May 2017 | 15 BA11 6QD | Semi-detached | £240,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2015 | 16 BA11 6QD | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 8 Aug 2014 | 6 BA11 6QD | Semi-detached | £335,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2014 | 11 BA11 6QD | Semi-detached | £340,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2014 | 17 BA11 6QD | Semi-detached | £225,000 | |
| 9 Dec 2010 | 18 BA11 6QD | Semi-detached | £247,500 | |
| 22 Oct 2010 | 1 BA11 6QD | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2009 | 16 BA11 6QD | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 4 Sep 2009 | 22 BA11 6QD | Terraced | £215,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2009 | 3 BA11 6QD | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 19 Sep 2008 | 3 BA11 6QD | Detached | £180,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2006 | 5 BA11 6QD | Semi-detached | £305,000 | |
| 17 Feb 2005 | 20 BA11 6QD | Terraced | £157,500 | |
| 19 May 2000 | 1 BA11 6QD | Detached | £187,000 | |
| 5 Aug 1999 | 6 BA11 6QD | Semi-detached | £147,000 | New build. |
| 20 Nov 1998 | 22 BA11 6QD | Terraced | £88,000 | |
| 17 Oct 1997 | 22 BA11 6QD | Terraced | £69,000 | |
| 14 Feb 1997 | 21 BA11 6QD | Terraced | £56,750 | |
| 9 Aug 1996 | 11 BA11 6QD | Detached | £110,000 | |
| 12 Apr 1996 | 22 BA11 6QD | Terraced | £60,000 | |
| 16 Jun 1995 | 20 BA11 6QD | Terraced | £59,000 |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 90 m². Most common: House, detached (4); Bungalow, semi-detached (3); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1983-1990 (9); 1976-1982 (4); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10).
Council tax
What each band costs in Somerset in 2026-27: Band D £2,561 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,707 | £1,992 | £2,276 | £2,561 | £3,130 | £3,699 | £4,268 | £5,121 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (21% of about 720 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 22 addresses are between 59 m and 69 m above sea level (64 m on average); the ground rises about 9 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA11 6QD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Trowbridge 904,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Westbury 543,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Avoncliff 25,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Memorial Hall Rode Hill | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Hospital Frome | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | PoGo Charge | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 32.3 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Beckington Family Practice | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Allied Pharmacy Frome | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Oasis Dental Care LTD | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Frome Community Hospital | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Police station | Frome Enquiry Office - Avon And Somerset Police | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Norton St Phillips, Norton St Phillips Cashzone | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 4,660 m² | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,110 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 380 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rode Allotments 1,310 m² | 390 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Christ Church, a listed building (Grade II*), 50 m. 86 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 7 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 50 m |
| Langham House and Attached Stables | Listed building, Grade II* | 220 m north-west |
| Gazebo and Attached Stables, 10 Metres South West of No 1 (Rode Mill House) | Listed building, Grade II* | 410 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Southfield House | Listed building, Grade II* | 420 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| The Devil's Bed and Bolster long barrow | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Pool | Lake or reservoir | 590 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Langham Brake | Wood | 890 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Green Park Pond | Lake or reservoir | 940 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Moberley Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Mount Pleasant | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Eden Vale | Valley | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 21 | 22 |
1 of the street's 22 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Somerset: see them on the Somerset page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rode Methodist VC First School | Primary | 4–9 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rode general stores and cafe BA11 6PA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2026 |
| The Village Baking Co BA11 6PS | Retailers - other | 370 m | 4 Good | 7 Jun 2024 |
| Cross Keys BA11 6NZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 3 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Other theft | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Nutts Lane (6); On or near Langham Place (3); On or near Halfpenny Row (1); On or near Farthing Row (1); On or near Fairfield (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 85% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 56% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 41% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 43% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 50% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- BA11 6QD: 22 addresses of 23 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Langham Place · Marsh Road · Farthing Row · High Street · Halfpenny Row · Nutts Lane · Lower Street · Orneage Close · Church Lane · Walnut Close · The Old Brewery · Red Lion Gardens
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.