Side-by-side comparison of BA11 Frome and BA5 Wells covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
BA11 is the more affordable option at £325,000 median vs £335,000 in BA5. BA5 has lower recorded crime (1,523 vs 3,506 offences over 13 months). BA11 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | BA11 Frome | BA5 Wells |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £325,000 | £335,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,561 | £2,561 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 3,506 | 1,523 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 34.4 | 22.7 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 79.6 | 81.4 |
| EPC Median Score | 70.0 | 69.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.