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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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 167 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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 4 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

Median price£290,000
Price per sq ft£356
Sales (last 12 months)149
Typical range (middle 50%)£225K – £393K

Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £356 per square foot) in Frome West area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £1,950,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Frome West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£454,000£405
Semi-Detached26£300,000£376
Terraced76£297,500£369
Flats31£160,000£289

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Frome West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Frome West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£400,000£125,000£239,975£237,000
2017£335,000£140,000£255,000£249,500
2018£395,000£147,500£284,000£240,000
2019£392,500£136,750£253,750£275,000
2020£390,000£152,500£291,750£270,000
2021£477,500£135,000£301,750£278,000
2022£494,500£166,000£365,000£329,000
2023£500,000£170,000£340,000£310,000
2024£419,000£175,000£381,250£285,000
2025£468,000£160,500£320,000£300,000
2026£330,000£167,500£319,150£345,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Frome West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Frome West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£346£234£267£254
2017£297£246£284£271
2018£314£250£280£294
2019£297£252£285£295
2020£321£280£300£301
2021£380£246£317£319
2022£382£310£388£354
2023£379£290£366£354
2024£439£313£372£327
2025£370£283£340£360
2026£300£324£385£373
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Frome West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.