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Frome House Price Review: The October 2025 Update
Frome homeowner or landlord? Curious about the trends in the Frome property market? One measure is the average price paid for homes bought and sold in Frome in the last 12 months, on a rolling month by month basis.
Each month I like to share this figure, and whilst this figure alone will not tell you much, its trend will. My followers on social media know I write regular articles on the Frome property market. It is in those articles I expand and clarify what these monthly figures mean to you.
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Did you know there are five homes in the UK called “Halloween”?
Three more even go by “Halloween Cottage.”
You’ll find them in places like Norwich, Southampton, Bristol, Leatherhead and the Cotswolds. Imagine the postman’s face every October when he has to deliver there.
What’s fascinating is how a name instantly changes the feeling we have about a property.
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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.
