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Rents % change since 2016
Across the UK, rents have climbed sharply since 2016, though not everywhere has kept pace with inflation, which stands at around 38% over the same period. The map shows just how varied the growth has been, revealing a fascinating north-south divide in the rental market.
Leading the pack is the North West, where rents have rocketed by 64.1%. Close behind are Scotland at 52.2% and the South West at 48.3%. The East Midlands follows with 46.2%, then Wales at 44.4%, and Northern Ireland at 41.1%. In the middle of the table are Yorkshire & the Humber with 36.2%, and the West Midlands at 35.1%.
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% of homes that are detached in Frome
In Frome, as in most parts of the UK, the mix of property types tells the story of the town itself. From compact flats close to the centre, to terraces and semis lining the suburbs, right through to detached homes offering space and privacy, each style has its own appeal.
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How Much Are Bungalows Worth Around the UK?
For many Frome homeowners in their 50s and 60s, the thought of moving to a single-storey home starts to sound more appealing. Whether it’s about planning for later life, wanting a bit less maintenance, or simply liking the layout of a bungalow, interest in these homes remains strong.
Across the UK, there are only 2 million bungalows, which might sound a lot until you realise there are over 28 million households in total. That means fewer than one in ten homes are bungalows, which helps explain why demand (and prices) remain firm.
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£ per square foot October 2025
Welcome back to news of Frome's property market, where each week I bring you different local property market stats and trends. This week I am back again with the October’s £/sq.ft statistics.
The average property presently inFrome is on the market for £364 per square foot, a figure representing the current heartbeat of Frome's property market.
Last month it was £362 per square foot.
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Frome House Prices: What’s Happened in the Last 10 Years
This map shows how house prices have changed across Frome over the past decade. The lighter yellow areas represent the parts of the town where average house prices have seen smallest rises, the orange shades in the middle increases, while the deep reds show the strongest house price growth.
It is a fascinating picture because it highlights how no two areas perform in quite the same way. Even within the same town, some pockets have surged ahead while others have grown more modestly. That is the beauty of the local property market, every street has its own story, and averages can only tell part of it.
