A complete guide to property investment in Frome.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Frome offers a balanced property market with moderate affordability and a mix of housing types. The price-to-income ratio of 5.9 and rent-to-income ratio of 22.3% suggest that both buying and renting are accessible for a broad range of residents. Investors will note the average rental yield of 4.6%, which is in line with many other towns in the region. Liquidity appears steady, with homes spending a median of 62 days on the market and a typical discount to asking price of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount).
Sales volumes are healthy at 370 per year, supporting confidence in the ability to enter and exit positions. The local population profile is diverse, with a mix of professionals, families, and a strong presence of couples, which adds to the area’s stability.
Median price per sq ft
£353 / sq ft
Average rental yield
4.6%
Capital growth (1y)
-1.4%
Sales in past year
370
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Frome, South West
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£375,000
25% of properties below...
£275,000
75% of properties below...
£525,000
Most expensive property
£3,500,000
Live listings
275
Median days on market
62
Looking ahead, Frome’s property market is set for steady progress rather than dramatic swings. The combination of 370 transactions per year and a typical time to sell of 62 days points to a market with reasonable liquidity, but not one where homes fly off the shelves.
Rental demand should remain healthy, supported by the area’s mix of professionals, families, and couples, and the ongoing appeal of rental yields at 4.6%. While the recent one-year capital growth of -1.4% may give some investors pause, the longer-term three-year growth of 10.8% offers reassurance for those with patience. Overall, the outlook is quietly optimistic for investors who value stability and gradual gains over quick wins.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Frome, South West
£205,000
3 bedroom house for sale
Catherine Street, Frome
£260,000
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
Mulberry Court, Frome
£999,950 - Offers in Excess of
5 bedroom detached house for sale
The Coach House, Sandys Hill Lane, ...
£1,500,000 - Guide Price
5 bedroom detached house for sale
Bath Road, Frome, BA11
£399,950 - Guide Price
3 bedroom character property for sale
Vicarage Street, Frome
Typical discounts are limited but real — expect to achieve a reduction off asking.
• Median discount: £5,000
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £15,000 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 1.7%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.3%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.7%
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:
HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.
Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.
Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.
GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.
Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.
Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.