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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

BA111BW

Market Place

BA113ZY

Robins Lane

BA111DH

Bath Street

BA114HA

Critchill Road

BA114LH

Delmore Road

BA111AB

Market Place

BA111QL

Vicarage Close

BA114EL

Whitewell Road

BA119EU

Frome West

BA114JE

Oakfield Road

BA113BT

Selwood Road

BA111DE

Hoopers Barton

BA113BP

Selwood Road

BA119AE

Robins Lane

BA113BH

Vallis Way

BA111AJ

Market Place

BA114ES

Flints Close

BA113NQ

Marleys Way

BA113JJ

Egford Hill

BA113EF

Vallis Road

BA113AF

Whatcombe Road

BA113EH

Vallis Road

BA111EP

Smithy Lane

BA113BY

Whittox Lane

BA111AS

Bridge Street

BA111QA

Christchurch Street East

BA114JW

Green Lane

BA114EJ

Whitewell Road

BA113JQ

Elm Lane

BA114JA

Portland Road

BA113DA

Sun Street

BA113EW

Robins Lane

BA111PU

Vicarage Street

BA113BJ

Vallis Way

BA111EL

Sheppards Barton

BA113BX

Orchard Street

BA114PR

Eastwood Close

BA114ER

Barn Close

BA111BE

Justice Lane

BA114JX

Green Lane

BA113HX

Foundry Barton

BA114BR

Whitewell Mews

BA113AW

Weylands

BA111AN

Market Place

BA113DS

Linden Close

BA111AP

Market Place

BA114LD

Nunney Road

BA113BQ

Badcox

BA113FA

Robins Lane

BA111AR

The Bridge

BA114HU

Westfield Road

BA111AY

North Parade

BA112NX

Mount Pleasant

BA113JL

Egford Lane

BA111BU

Stony Street

BA114FH

The Old Nurseries

BA119EW

Frome West

BA114DL

Marston Road

BA111QB

Christchurch Street East

BA113BA

Vallis Way

BA111EG

Christchurch Street West

BA111FA

Eastgate Court

BA113HT

Vallis Trading Estate

BA111ER

High Street

BA113DY

Castle Street

BA114BA

Firwood Road

BA114JD

Dommetts Lane

BA113BN

Castle Street

BA113DD

Dyers Close Lane

BA112PB

Frome West

BA119EX

Frome West

BA111BG

Willow Vale

BA111QQ

Plumbers Barton

BA113HQ

Broadway

BA114LE

Nunney Road

BA114EX

Whitemill Lane

BA114DZ

Stourton View

BA111AZ

Northover Mews

BA114FF

Stoodley Terrace

BA113SA

Upper Whatcombe

BA111AU

North Parade

BA119EH

Robins Lane

BA116WB

Robins Lane

BA112ND

Oldford Hill

BA111DB

Catherine Street

BA113ER

Vernal Lane

BA114EE

Stourton Gardens

BA119ET

Frome West

BA113DL

Trinity Street

BA114JL

Oakfield Close

BA111FE

Willow Vale

BA112NY

Cuckoo Lane

BA113HW

Egford Lane

BA113AX

Whatcombe Road

BA111EQ

Christchurch Street West

BA113FD

Naishs Street

BA111EJ

South Parade

BA114ET

Westover

BA111HF

Queens Road

BA111HH

Weymouth Road

Data Sources

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