Town Pop. 25,329

Living in Frome: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Frome is 49/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 57/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Safety falls furthest short: 38/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 6 places in the BA11 postcode district. Its transport score runs 9 points above the BA11 district's 48/100. On the national picture that lands Frome in the middle half of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BA11 postcode district.

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Frome scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
38
115.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 1,187 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 458 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Public order 341 crimes
↑ 108% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 239 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Shoplifting 221 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
other 482 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 191 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 143 crimes
  3. 3 Market Place 93 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 9.4 µg/m³
76
Green Space 17
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Ample 15
Allotments Ample 5
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 13

Services

Schools
53
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 11 in area · 12 within 4km
8Good2Requires Improvement1Inadequate
  • Avanti Park SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Critchill Special SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Frome Community CollegeSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Hayesdown First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Selwood AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Louis Catholic Primary School, FromePrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Trinity Church of England First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Vallis First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Oakfield AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement
  • St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, FromePrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
53
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital10.5 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary18.8 mi
St Michael's Hospital19 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,227 patients per GP
5dentists5pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
52
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 723 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
49
Employment rate59.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.1%Unemployed2.2%Retired25.2%Student3.2%Other inactive10.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.6%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary28.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.1%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership66.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
Council tax Somerset · 2026-27
A £1,707
B £1,992
C £2,276
D £2,561
E £3,130
F £3,699
G £4,268
H £5,122
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
57
Frome 0.5 mi
Dilton Marsh 4.9 mi
Westbury 5.6 mi
J18 M4 18.7 mi
J18 M4 18.7 mi
J3 M32 19.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
42
Pubs & Bars Ample 15
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 16
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 12
Retail Shopping Ample 84
Takeaways Ample 14
Fitness Ample 13

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £305,000 241
Detached £420,000 52
Semi-detached £295,000 65
Terraced £290,000 101
Flat / Maisonette £155,000 23
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£151k £284k £421k £554k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Buckland Dinham 39 2.4 mi away ⇄
Lye's Green 34 2.6 mi away ⇄
Beckington 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Chapmanslade 34 2.7 mi away ⇄
Nunney 35 3.2 mi away ⇄
Mells 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Rode 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
Dilton Marsh 44 4.4 mi away ⇄
Norton St Philip 33 4.8 mi away ⇄
Southwick (Wiltshire) 46 5.7 mi away ⇄
Coleford (Mendip) 39 5.7 mi away ⇄
Westbury (Wiltshire) 50 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Frome a nice place to live?

Frome has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Frome is 49/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Frome?

Frome has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 38/100. There were 2,928 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Frome?

Among the top-rated schools in Frome are Avanti Park School, Critchill Special School and Frome Community College, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 11 rated schools in Frome in total.

What are house prices like in Frome?

The current median house price in Frome is £305,000, around 7% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £420,000, semi-detached £295,000, terraced £290,000, flat £155,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%. There were 241 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Frome in context

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Postcode districts in Frome

BA11 45 ⇄

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