Is Frome a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Frome scores 8/10 for safety, 7/10 for schools and 4/10 for transport. It tends to suit people who value green space and a slower pace.

How much does a home in Frome cost in 2026?

Around £340k on average to buy (-4% vs the Bristol average) and roughly £1250 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £68k with a 10% deposit.

How well connected is Frome?

Frome scores 4/10 for transport; a typical journey to Bristol city centre is roughly 50 minutes.

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Living in Frome

In short: In 2026, the average home in Frome (Bristol) costs about £340k to buy or £1250/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 8/10 for safety, 7/10 for schools and 4/10 for transport, with a typical journey of about 50 minutes to Bristol city centre. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).

Frome sits somewhere in the middle of Bristol — neither sleepy nor frantic. Green space is a real strength here.

Average to buy

£340k

Average rent (2-bed)

£1250/mo

vs Bristol average

-4%

Est. to city centre

~50 min