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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 154 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
154
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
82.78(+151%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.51(+89%)
Public order
24.34(+269%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.01(+146%)
Shoplifting
14.68(+120%)
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 152 recent sales, the median property price is £292,500 in Frome West area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,130,000.

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
Detached24£459,000
Flats26£174,000
Semi-Detached35£321,500
Terraced67£280,000

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

BA111QD

Christchurch Street East

BA113DT

Robins Lane

BA112NZ

River View

BA113AL

Welshmill Lane

BA113AP

Welshmill Lane

BA114HA

Critchill Road

BA114HR

Catherston Close

BA114LF

Nunney Road

BA113NR

Coal Lane

BA114LE

Nunney Road

BA111EB

Christchurch Street West

BA111EJ

South Parade

BA111QH

Christchurch Street East

BA113EY

Leaze Road

BA113HR

Egford Lane

BA114DL

Marston Road

BA114ET

Westover

BA114HT

Warleigh Close

BA111DS

Palmer Street

BA112NX

Mount Pleasant

BA113AW

Weylands

BA113DP

Horton Street

BA113JL

Egford Lane

BA113NF

Wallington Way

BA114JZ

Albion Place

BA111AZ

Northover Mews

BA113SD

Valley View

BA114DT

Cranmore View

BA111BP

Cork Street

BA113DF

Trinity Street

BA113HE

Broadway

BA116WB

Robins Lane

BA111PL

Church Steps

BA113HD

Broadway

BA113HQ

Broadway

BA114QD

Masons Way

BA114QE

Barton Walk

BA111BS

Westway

BA111HE

Somerset Road

BA113DL

Trinity Street

BA114HW

Critchill Road

BA114HX

Westfield Road

BA114LS

Nunney Barton

BA111EU

Park Road

BA111EW

Wine Street

BA111PS

Saxonvale

BA111PX

Vicarage Street

BA114EX

Whitemill Lane

BA113AU

Jubilee Terrace

BA113NB

Weston Walk

BA114JB

Lynfield Road

BA113HP

Lansdown Place

BA113HT

Vallis Trading Estate

BA111DA

Catherine Street

BA111EN

Wine Street

BA111QQ

Plumbers Barton

BA113AR

Low Water

BA113HG

Broadway

BA113NL

Jacks Lane

BA114JA

Portland Road

BA119AJ

Robins Lane

BA111DJ

Bath Street

BA111HY

Ecos Court

BA111PW

Church Street

BA113DU

Frome West

BA113FE

Waterloo

BA114EA

Orchard Close

BA114HU

Westfield Road

BA114JY

Green Lane

BA111DR

Eagle Lane

BA113DG

York Street

BA114EH

Whitewell Road

BA114HF

Critchill Road

BA114HJ

Critchill Road

BA113AH

Delta Close

BA113EG

Vallis Road

BA113HN

Egford Lane

BA113JE

Egford Hill

BA113JH

Egford Hill

BA113NP

Coal Lane

BA114EB

Somerset Road

BA112NP

Iron Mill Lane

BA113AQ

Weylands

BA113BS

Selwood Road

BA114EN

Whitewell Road

BA111HR

Butts Hill

BA113AT

Whatcombe Road

BA113AX

Whatcombe Road

BA113BP

Selwood Road

BA113SA

Upper Whatcombe

BA113SF

Whatcombe Terrace

BA114FB

Felsberg Close

BA111AJ

Market Place

BA111AP

Market Place

BA113HH

Broadway

BA114HE

Critchill Road

BA119DB

Frome West

BA111DW

Bath Street

BA111PU

Vicarage Street

BA113DA

Sun Street

Data Sources

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