Welcome to Frome
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Frome ( (listen) FROOM) is a town and civil parish in eastern Somerset, England. The town is built on uneven high ground at the eastern end of the Mendip Hills, and centres on the River Frome. The town, about 13 miles (21 km) south of Bath, is the largest in the Mendip district of Somerset and is part of the parliamentary constituency of Somerton and Frome. The population was 28,559 in 2021.Frome was one of the largest towns in Somerset until the Industrial Revolution, and was larger than Bath from AD 950 until 1650. The town first grew due to the wool and cloth industry; it later diversified into metal-working and printing, although these have declined. The town was enlarged during the 20th century but retains a large number of listed buildings, and most of the centre falls within a conservation area. In the 2011 census, the population was given as 26,203. The town has road and rail transport links and acts as an economic centre for the surrounding area. It provides a centre for cultural and sporting activities, including the annual Frome Festival and Frome Museum. In 2014, Frome was named by The Times the "sixth coolest town" in Britain. It was shortlisted as one of three towns in the country for the 2016 Urbanism Awards in the 'Great Town Award' category. In its 2018 and 2021 report on the "Best places to live in the UK", The Sunday Times listed Frome as the best in the South West. In April 2019, Time Out listed Frome among 15 of the best weekend breaks from London.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
833 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
27,870 (2021) |
Density |
3,347 people/km2 |
Mean age |
40.0 |
Ward |
Frome Berkley Down |
District |
Mendip |
Postcodes |
BA11 |
ONS ID |
E04008560 |
Council
Contact details for Frome Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Frome Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Frome Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Frome Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Frome Parish.
Local News
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Frome Saxonvale: High Court quashes planning permission
Published: 18th Oct 2023
Hosted and licensed by Somerset County Gazette
High Court: Plans to redevelop Frome Saxonvale site quashed
Published: 19th Oct 2023
Hosted and licensed by The Independent
Frome declares housing crisis as rent spirals out of control
Published: 14th Aug 2023