Batheaston vs Frome
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Frome offers lower property prices by roughly 40%. Batheaston has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Batheaston edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Batheaston
£537,424
Frome
£383,713
Crime Rate
Batheaston
79.2
Frome
83.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Batheaston
100.0%
Frome
70.0%
Avg Download Speed
Batheaston
234.4
Frome
389.2
EPC Rating
Batheaston
71
Frome
68.6
Median Income
Batheaston
£33,027
Frome
£28,887
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Frome is £383,713, which is 40% less than Batheaston at £537,424. The most affordable entry point in Batheaston is a flat at £248,000, while in Frome it is a flat at £181,071.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 51% pricier in Batheaston (£804,462 vs £534,130).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Frome prices grew faster — 42% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 79.2 offences per 1,000 people, Batheaston is the safer of the two – 5% lower than Frome's 83.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Batheaston 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 WestBatheaston has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 70% in Frome. Batheaston has 1 schools in total, while Frome has 10.
Batheaston School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Batheaston | Frome |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 10 |
| Primary | 1 | 7 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 70% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Frome offers faster average downloads at 389.2 Mbps, compared to 234.4 Mbps in Batheaston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.8% of premises in Batheaston and 82.6% in Frome. Gigabit availability stands at 32.8% in Batheaston 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 Batheaston 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 Batheaston and £1,350 in Frome. 64.8% of homes in Batheaston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.3% in Frome.
Batheaston 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 Batheaston and £28,887.4 in Frome. The median age is 43.1 in Batheaston and 47 in Frome. Employment rates stand at 58.9% in Batheaston and 57.5% in Frome. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Batheaston versus 67.4% in Frome.
| Indicator | Batheaston | Frome |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,878 | 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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