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Frome West

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About

Frome West ward covers a residential and commercial portion of the town of Frome, positioned on the western side of the River Frome. The area includes a mix of housing estates, local retail centres, and light industrial units, serving the daily needs of its population. Its geography is characterised by slopes rising from the river valley, with streets following the contours of the land. The ward functions as a key part of the town's overall community and economic structure.

A notable local landmark is the former Keyford railway viaduct, a stone structure that now forms part of a pedestrian and cycle path. The area contains several green spaces, including Mary Baily Playing Field, which provides recreational facilities. Educational and healthcare services are present within the ward's boundaries, supporting local residents. The layout reflects the town's historical growth, with newer developments extending toward the western edges of the settlement.

Area overview

On average Frome West has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 167 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Frome West is £53,506 per year. There are 8 schools in Frome West: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Frome West is home to around 10,558 people, with a population density of about 1,169.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
167
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
16.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Frome West Population
10,558
Population density
1,169.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
86.29(+158%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.28(+143%)
Public order
27.75(+324%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.62(+171%)
Shoplifting
13.35(+102%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,492
89.91%
Other White
559
5.3%
White and Asian (mixed)
90
0.85%
Irish
77
0.73%
Other Asian
71
0.67%
Total population: 10,557

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,969
34.65%
No qualifications
1,488
17.37%
Level 3 (A level)
1,459
17.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,177
13.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
812
9.48%
Total 16+ residents: 8,568

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,526
32.45%
Owns with a mortgage
1,263
26.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
885
18.82%
Other social rented
685
14.57%
Social rents from council
181
3.85%
Total households: 4,702

Property prices in Frome West

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Frome West area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £1,950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Frome West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£454,000
Flats32£160,250
Semi-Detached24£295,000
Terraced69£295,000

10 years median price trend in Frome West

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

All postcodes in Frome West

BA114HS

Westover

BA114DY

Stourton View

BA113SD

Valley View

BA114EB

Somerset Road

BA113DR

Button Street

BA111JH

Gentle Street

BA113SE

Upper Whatcombe

BA114HF

Critchill Road

BA111RX

Garsdale

BA113DE

Trinity Street

BA114HP

Critchill Close

BA114BB

Georgian Court

BA111FF

Willow Vale

BA111JA

Gentle Street

BA114FB

Felsberg Close

BA113SB

Orchardleigh View

BA112NS

Cuckoo Lane

BA113JA

Elm Lane

BA114HH

Critchill Road

BA113HA

Broadway

BA111EB

Christchurch Street West

BA113AP

Welshmill Lane

BA114FE

The Acorns

BA113DH

The Mint

BA113EJ

Vallis Road

BA113HP

Lansdown Place

BA111HR

Butts Hill

BA112LL

Welshmill Lane

BA113DW

Goulds Ground

BA111PL

Church Steps

BA114QB

Courts Barton

BA119DB

Frome West

BA111HD

Somerset Road

BA114HQ

Critchill Road

BA114EP

Beverley Close

BA112NB

Cuckoo Lane

BA114HG

Critchill Road

BA114QA

Courts Barton

BA114ED

Churchill Road

BA112NF

Lullington Lane

BA111HE

Somerset Road

BA114HL

Frome West

BA113BW

Castle Street

BA113HH

Broadway

BA113JH

Egford Hill

BA111BL

Cork Street

BA113AQ

Weylands

BA114JB

Lynfield Road

BA114HR

Catherston Close

BA113ES

Robins Lane

BA111DW

Bath Street

BA113ED

Vallis Road

BA114EH

Whitewell Road

BA111AG

Bath Street

BA111DS

Palmer Street

BA113DJ

Trinity Walk

BA113DU

Frome West

BA113BD

Vallis Way

BA114DX

Marston Close

BA114DP

Lynwood Close

BA114EZ

Whitemill Lane

BA113JS

Selwood Road

BA113HG

Broadway

BA113BS

Selwood Road

BA113AH

Delta Close

BA114JT

Bennett Gardens

BA111BZ

Catherine Hill

BA113DQ

Trinity Row

BA114JN

Green Lane

BA113EE

Vallis Road

BA114RD

Cranmore Court

BA113NB

Weston Walk

BA113EZ

Leaze Close

BA113HB

Broadway

BA114PB

Bennett Gardens

BA111EE

Christchurch Street West

BA113DG

York Street

BA114LR

Acorn Close

BA114QE

Barton Walk

BA111PX

Vicarage Street

BA114DU

Marston Mead

BA111DR

Eagle Lane

BA114JR

Westwood Drive

BA111ES

South Parade

BA111DQ

Market Place

BA114HW

Critchill Road

BA114EA

Orchard Close

BA114SA

Yeomans Lodge

BA114HB

Critchill Road

BA111EW

Wine Street

BA111PY

Vicarage Street

BA113EL

Vallis Road

BA111EH

Christchurch Street West

BA113JB

Waterloo

BA114EU

Whitemill Lane

BA114DF

Marston Lane

BA113BG

Badcox

BA113JE

Egford Hill

BA113EP

Farrant Road

BA113HJ

Broadway

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.