Frome vs Wincanton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Frome is about 14% cheaper on average. Wincanton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Wincanton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Frome
£383,713
Wincanton
£444,538
Crime Rate
Frome
83.1
Wincanton
82.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Frome
70.0%
Wincanton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Frome
389.2
Wincanton
435.8
EPC Rating
Frome
68.6
Wincanton
68.4
Median Income
Frome
£28,887
Wincanton
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Frome is £383,713, which is 14% less than Wincanton at £444,538. The most affordable entry point in Frome is a flat at £181,071, while in Wincanton it is a flat at £128,464.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 41% pricier in Frome (£181,071 vs £128,464).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Wincanton prices grew faster — 88% vs 42%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 82.7 offences per 1,000 people, Wincanton is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Frome's 83.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Frome is violent-crime, while in Wincanton 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 WestWincanton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 70% in Frome. Frome has 10 schools in total, while Wincanton has 3.
Frome School Inspection Breakdown
70% of 10 schools (7 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wincanton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Frome | Wincanton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 3 |
| Primary | 7 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 70% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Wincanton offers faster average downloads at 435.8 Mbps, compared to 389.2 Mbps in Frome. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.6% of premises in Frome and 94.4% in Wincanton. Gigabit availability stands at 75.8% in Frome and 85.6% in Wincanton.
Wincanton is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (436 vs 389 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Frome are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.6 (band C) versus 68.4 (band C) in Wincanton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,350 in Frome and £1,363 in Wincanton. 58.3% of homes in Frome have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Wincanton.
Frome has more energy-efficient housing — 58.3% reach band C or above, vs 57.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,887.4 in Frome and £28,807 in Wincanton. The median age is 47 in Frome and 47.3 in Wincanton. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Frome and 56.8% in Wincanton. Owner-occupancy is 67.4% in Frome versus 67.6% in Wincanton.
| Indicator | Frome | Wincanton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,904 | 6,744 |
| Median Age | 47 | 47.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,887.4 | £28,807 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.4% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.3% | 30.5% |
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