Frome vs Keynsham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Frome wins on house prices with a 18% gap. Keynsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Keynsham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Frome
£383,713
Keynsham
£466,137
Crime Rate
Frome
83.1
Keynsham
78.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Frome
70.0%
Keynsham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Frome
389.2
Keynsham
449.9
EPC Rating
Frome
68.6
Keynsham
71.1
Median Income
Frome
£28,887
Keynsham
£32,951
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Keynsham commands an average of £466,137, compared with £383,713 in Frome – a difference of 18%. The most affordable entry point in Frome is a flat at £181,071, while in Keynsham it is a flat at £252,214.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 28% pricier in Keynsham (£252,214 vs £181,071).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Keynsham prices grew faster — 44% vs 42%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Keynsham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 78.7 per 1,000 versus 83.1 per 1,000 in Frome. The most common crime category in Frome is violent-crime, while in Keynsham 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 Keynsham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 70% in Frome. There are 10 schools in Frome and 9 in Keynsham.
Frome School Inspection Breakdown
70% of 10 schools (7 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Keynsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (6 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Frome | Keynsham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 9 |
| Primary | 7 | 6 |
| Secondary | 3 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 70% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 449.9 Mbps in Keynsham and 389.2 Mbps in Frome. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.6% of premises in Frome and 93.8% in Keynsham. Gigabit availability stands at 75.8% in Frome and 88.8% in Keynsham.
Keynsham is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (450 vs 389 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Keynsham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.1 (C), while Frome averages 68.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,350 in Frome and £1,131 in Keynsham. 58.3% of homes in Frome have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.3% in Keynsham.
Keynsham has more energy-efficient housing — 65.3% reach band C or above, vs 58.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,950.7 in Keynsham and £28,887.4 in Frome. The median age is 47 in Frome and 41.5 in Keynsham. Owner-occupancy is 67.4% in Frome versus 63.9% in Keynsham. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Frome and 59.7% in Keynsham.
| Indicator | Frome | Keynsham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,904 | 19,257 |
| Median Age | 47 | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,887.4 | £32,950.7 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 59.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.4% | 63.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.3% | 38.3% |
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