Corsham vs Frome
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Frome offers lower property prices by roughly 17%. Corsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Corsham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Corsham
£450,617
Frome
£383,713
Crime Rate
Corsham
34.6
Frome
83.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Corsham
100.0%
Frome
70.0%
Avg Download Speed
Corsham
287.3
Frome
389.2
EPC Rating
Corsham
69.2
Frome
68.6
Median Income
Corsham
£29,209
Frome
£28,887
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Frome is £383,713, which is 17% less than Corsham at £450,617. The most affordable entry point in Corsham is a flat at £258,940, while in Frome it is a flat at £181,071.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 43% pricier in Corsham (£258,940 vs £181,071).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Frome prices grew faster — 42% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 34.6 offences per 1,000 people, Corsham is the safer of the two – 140% lower than Frome's 83.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Corsham 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 WestCorsham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 70% in Frome. Corsham has 4 schools in total, while Frome has 10.
Corsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 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 | Corsham | Frome |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 10 |
| Primary | 3 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 70% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Frome offers faster average downloads at 389.2 Mbps, compared to 287.3 Mbps in Corsham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Corsham and 82.6% in Frome. Gigabit availability stands at 51.2% in Corsham and 75.8% in Frome.
Frome is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (389 vs 287 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Corsham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.2 (band C) versus 68.6 (band C) in Frome. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,297 in Corsham and £1,350 in Frome. 60.1% of homes in Corsham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.3% in Frome.
Corsham 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 Corsham and £28,887.4 in Frome. The median age is 45.5 in Corsham and 47 in Frome. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Corsham and 57.5% in Frome. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Corsham versus 67.4% in Frome.
| Indicator | Corsham | Frome |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,887 | 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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