Bath vs Frome
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Frome is about 57% cheaper on average. Bath has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bath
£603,871
Frome
£383,713
Crime Rate
Bath
78.7
Frome
83.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bath
91.3%
Frome
70.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bath
234.4
Frome
389.2
EPC Rating
Bath
71
Frome
68.6
Median Income
Bath
£33,027
Frome
£28,887
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Frome is £383,713, which is 57% less than Bath at £603,871. The most affordable entry point in Bath is a flat at £352,975, while in Frome it is a flat at £181,071.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 95% pricier in Bath (£352,975 vs £181,071).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Frome prices grew faster — 42% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Bath (78.7 per 1,000) compared to Frome (83.1 per 1,000), a 6% difference. The most common crime category in Bath is violent-crime, while in Frome it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestBath has 91.3% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 70% in Frome. Bath has 28 schools in total, while Frome has 10.
Bath School Inspection Breakdown
91.3% of 28 schools (22 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Frome School Inspection Breakdown
70% of 10 schools (7 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bath | Frome |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 28 | 10 |
| Primary | 22 | 7 |
| Secondary | 6 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 91.3% | 70% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Frome offers faster average downloads at 389.2 Mbps, compared to 234.4 Mbps in Bath. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.8% of premises in Bath and 82.6% in Frome. Gigabit availability stands at 32.8% in Bath and 75.8% in Frome.
Frome is the faster of the two by 66% on average download speed (389 vs 234 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bath are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 68.6 (band C) in Frome. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,175 in Bath and £1,350 in Frome. 64.8% of homes in Bath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.3% in Frome.
Bath has more energy-efficient housing — 64.8% reach band C or above, vs 58.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,026.5 in Bath and £28,887.4 in Frome. The median age is 43.1 in Bath and 47 in Frome. Employment rates stand at 58.9% in Bath and 57.5% in Frome. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Bath versus 67.4% in Frome.
| Indicator | Bath | Frome |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 94,080 | 27,904 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 47 |
| Median Household Income | £33,026.5 | £28,887.4 |
| Employment Rate | 58.9% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 67.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.4% | 31.3% |
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