Frome West sits on the western side of the market town of Frome in Somerset, covering a mix of older terraces, post‑war estates and pockets of repurposed industrial land along the valley of the River Frome. Its location gives quick access to the nearby Mendip Hills countryside while remaining part of a town noted for its Georgian architecture and a lively independent arts and crafts scene.
Historically the wider area grew around the wool and textile trades and you can still see former mill buildings adapted for small businesses; today the local economy leans on independent retailers, creative industries and commuters to larger centres. Strong community groups, regular cultural events and incremental regeneration work all help balance conservation of historic character with the need for modern housing and amenities.
Postcode districts covering Frome West
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 19.6 miles
- Bath 10.2 miles
- Kingswood and Fishponds 17.9 miles
- Yeovil 24.4 miles
- Trowbridge 8.2 miles
- Chipping Sodbury 21.1 miles
- Chippenham 18 miles
- Yate 21.8 miles
- Frome 2.8 miles
- Nailsea 23.1 miles
- Melksham 12.9 miles
- Melksham Without 13 miles
Neighbouring places
- Great Elm Parish 1.5 miles
- Selwood Parish 1.6 miles
- Frome East Ward 2 miles
- Buckland Dinham Built-up area 2 miles
- Nunney Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Berkley Parish 2.3 miles
- Whatley Parish 2.5 miles
- Lullington Parish 2.8 miles
- Frome Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Mells Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Beckington Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Chapmanslade Built-up area 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Frome West
BA11 4HZ, BA11 3NB, BA11 4DA, BA11 1EW, BA11 4LS, BA11 4DD, BA11 4JE, BA11 3BQ, BA11 4AA … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 19.8 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 37.8 miles
- Frome Railway Station 0.9 miles
- Dilton Marsh Railway Station 5.3 miles
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Schools in Frome West
- Critchill Special School Special
- Oakfield Academy All ages
- St John's C of E Voluntary Aided First School, Frome Primary
- St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome Primary
- Trinity C of E First School Primary
- Vallis First School Primary
- Wessex Lodge School Independent - special
Local points of interest
- Orchardleigh Estate Historic site 1.9 miles
- Longleat Country house 4 miles
- King Alfred's Tower Historic site 8.3 miles
- Stourhead Estate 8.8 miles
- Roman Baths Historic site 10.3 miles
- Twerton Park Stadium 10.5 miles
- Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution Museum 10.5 miles
- Jane Austen Centre Museum 10.5 miles
- Fashion Museum Museum 10.7 miles
- Wincanton Racecourse Recreation 12.2 miles
- Bath Racecourse Recreation 13.2 miles
- Mendip Hills Hill 14.3 miles