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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

BA113FB

Robins Lane

BA111FX

Catherine Street Mews

BA113NG

Marleys Way

BA114HX

Westfield Road

BA115ZH

Robins Lane

BA114DQ

Marston Lane

BA113AD

West End

BA111AT

North Parade

BA111QH

Christchurch Street East

BA112NL

Frome West

BA113BE

Vallis Way

BA114DG

Marston Lane

BA113AL

Welshmill Lane

BA113BB

Vallis Way

BA111BY

Catherine Hill

BA111FW

Slipps Close

BA113FJ

Vallis Road

BA114JS

Dommett's Lane

BA113AE

Whatcombe Road

BA114DR

Marston Lane

BA113NL

Jacks Lane

BA113DB

Milk Street

BA111BS

Westway

BA111HZ

Ecos Court

BA111DU

Catherine Street

BA114DN

Marston Lane

BA113AG

Hodders Close

BA113HR

Egford Lane

BA111EU

Park Road

BA111DT

Paul Street

BA119DD

Robins Lane

BA111ED

Park Road

BA114JZ

Albion Place

BA119AJ

Robins Lane

BA113SF

Whatcombe Terrace

BA111AF

Market Place

BA113NF

Wallington Way

BA111DF

Rook Lane

BA114EG

Delmore Road

BA114JJ

Oakfield Road

BA114DA

Marston Road

BA114FL

Critch Hill

BA111PS

Saxonvale

BA114HD

Critchill Grove

BA114HN

Critchill Road

BA111BN

Cheap Street

BA111QW

Frome West

BA113DZ

Morgan's Lane

BA113DP

Horton Street

BA111FB

Cork Street

BA114AG

The Butts

BA114JY

Green Lane

BA112PA

Jacks Lane

BA111AH

Market Place

BA113AR

Low Water

BA111AE

Market Place

BA114HJ

Critchill Road

BA113NE

Kersey Court

BA114QD

Masons Way

BA113AT

Whatcombe Road

BA112NZ

River View

BA114EW

Whitewell Road

BA113NP

Coal Lane

BA114DT

Cranmore View

BA113BZ

Whittox Lane

BA114HT

Warleigh Close

BA111DN

Bath Street

BA114LS

Nunney Barton

BA111QG

Christchurch Street East

BA113AY

Vallis Court

BA111PT

Frome West

BA111QD

Christchurch Street East

BA114PA

Green Lane Close

BA113AN

Hill Ground

BA114LT

Portland Place

BA113EA

Vallis Road

BA111BQ

Riverside Terrace

BA113NR

Coal Lane

BA113ND

Kissing Batch

BA112NR

Iron Mill Lane

BA113EG

Vallis Road

BA114BJ

Malthouse Court

BA113ET

Robins Lane

BA112NP

Iron Mill Lane

BA113EN

Vallis Road

BA114DW

Marston Lane

BA111DA

Catherine Street

BA114AF

The Butts

BA114LJ

Critchill

BA114JF

Oakfield Road

BA113FE

Waterloo

BA111DJ

Bath Street

BA119BX

Robins Lane

BA113DT

Robins Lane

BA114JP

St Aldhelms Close

BA111HA

Wesley Slope

BA113DN

Goulds Lane

BA113AU

Jubilee Terrace

BA113HN

Egford Lane

BA114DS

Marston Lane

Data Sources

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