Bowerhill vs Frome
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Frome wins on house prices with a 3% gap. Bowerhill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bowerhill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bowerhill
£394,134
Frome
£383,713
Crime Rate
Bowerhill
48.7
Frome
83.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bowerhill
100.0%
Frome
70.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bowerhill
328.9
Frome
389.2
EPC Rating
Bowerhill
69.2
Frome
68.6
Median Income
Bowerhill
£29,209
Frome
£28,887
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Bowerhill commands an average of £394,134, compared with £383,713 in Frome – a difference of 3%. The most affordable entry point in Bowerhill is a flat at £190,000, while in Frome it is a flat at £181,071.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 26% pricier in Frome (£534,130 vs £394,127).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bowerhill prices grew faster — 78% vs 42%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Bowerhill experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.7 per 1,000 versus 83.1 per 1,000 in Frome. The most common crime category in Bowerhill 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 WestFamilies may prefer Bowerhill, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 70% in Frome. There are 2 schools in Bowerhill and 10 in Frome.
Bowerhill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 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 | Bowerhill | Frome |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 10 |
| Primary | 1 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 70% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 389.2 Mbps in Frome and 328.9 Mbps in Bowerhill. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Bowerhill and 82.6% in Frome. Gigabit availability stands at 60.4% in Bowerhill and 75.8% in Frome.
Frome is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (389 vs 329 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bowerhill leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.2 (C), while Frome averages 68.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,297 in Bowerhill and £1,350 in Frome. 60.1% of homes in Bowerhill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.3% in Frome.
Bowerhill has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 58.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,209 in Bowerhill and £28,887.4 in Frome. The median age is 45.5 in Bowerhill and 47 in Frome. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Bowerhill versus 67.4% in Frome. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Bowerhill and 57.5% in Frome.
| Indicator | Bowerhill | Frome |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,070 | 27,904 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 47 |
| Median Household Income | £29,209 | £28,887.4 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.8% | 67.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.2% | 31.3% |
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