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Frome North

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About

Frome North is a residential ward on the northern edge of the town of Frome. The area includes the neighbourhoods of Keyford and the eastern part of the town centre, characterised by a mix of Victorian terraced housing and more modern developments. The ward is bordered by the River Frome to the south and extends into the surrounding Somerset countryside.

A notable local landmark is the Keyford Cemetery, a large Victorian burial ground. The area is primarily residential with local shops and services concentrated along the main roads. The ward contains several green spaces, including Mary Baily Playing Field, and provides access to the town's main leisure centre and college campus.

Area overview

On average Frome North has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Frome North is £59,004 per year. There are 8 schools in Frome North: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Frome North is home to around 9,656 people, with a population density of about 191.6 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Frome North Population
9,656
Population density
191.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.57(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.36(-12%)
Public order
9.94(+51%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.35(+13%)
Other theft
6.52(+16%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,975
92.91%
Other White
349
3.61%
White and Asian (mixed)
76
0.79%
Irish
59
0.61%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
39
0.4%
Total population: 9,660

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,145
38.73%
Level 3 (A level)
1,396
17.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,161
14.3%
No qualifications
1,055
12.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
719
8.85%
Total 16+ residents: 8,121

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,068
48.27%
Owns with a mortgage
1,253
29.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
585
13.66%
Other social rented
219
5.11%
Other forms of private rent
83
1.94%
Total households: 4,284

Property prices in Frome North

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £372,500 in Frome North area, with individual transactions ranging from £177,500 up to £1,485,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Frome North in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Frome North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached38£525,000
Flats1£198,000
Semi-Detached31£350,000
Terraced40£298,750

10 years median price trend in Frome North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Frome North.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.