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Property investment stats for Frome, South West

A complete guide to property investment in Frome.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

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.

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Key investment stats for Frome

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 property stats in Frome

Live prices in Frome, South West

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

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

Should you invest in Frome?

Opportunities

  • Rental yields in the top-performing postcode district reach 4.6%, providing a solid income stream for landlords.
  • The three-year capital growth of 10.8% and annualised growth of 3.5% highlight the potential for long-term appreciation.
  • The typical discount to asking price of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) may give buyers some negotiating power when acquiring property.

Risks

  • The one-year capital growth of -1.4% signals a recent period of price stagnation, which could impact short-term returns.
  • With a median price per square foot of £353 per sq ft, affordability may be a concern for some buyers, especially first-timers.
  • Properties spend a median of 62 days on the market, so investors may need patience to achieve a sale at their desired price.

Outlook

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.

Live properties in Frome

Investment properties in Frome, South West

3 bedroom house for sale
53% below median price

£205,000

3 bedroom house for sale

Catherine Street, Frome

Properties needing refurbishment in Frome, South West
Needs Refurb
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
On market for 177 days

£260,000

3 bedroom terraced house for sale

Mulberry Court, Frome

Slow to sell properties in Frome, South West
Slow to Sell
5 bedroom detached house for sale
Reduced by 13%

£999,950 - Offers in Excess of

5 bedroom detached house for sale

The Coach House, Sandys Hill Lane, ...

Big price drop properties in Frome, South West
Big Price Drop
5 bedroom detached house for sale
4,343 sq ft

£1,500,000 - Guide Price

5 bedroom detached house for sale

Bath Road, Frome, BA11

Properties with planning granted in Frome, South West
Planning Granted
3 bedroom character property for sale
41% below median price

£399,950 - Guide Price

3 bedroom character property for sale

Vicarage Street, Frome

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Frome, South West
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Typical discounts are limited but real — expect to achieve a reduction off asking.

Headline stats

• 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%

Best places to invest in Frome

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1BA114.6%3.0%£356 / sq ft

Data sources

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.