Upper Whatcombe, Frome
House prices, sold prices and local information for BA11 3SE, BA11 3SA.
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At a glance
18 property sales on Upper Whatcombe, Frome have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 31 Oct 2022. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £185,350. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 56% terraced, 39% detached, 6% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Upper Whatcombe range from £162,500 to £332,500. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Upper Whatcombe compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Upper Whatcombe has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all BA11 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 19 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 10 | £185,350 | 31 Oct 2022 |
| Detached | 7 | £284,714 | 27 Nov 2020 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £295,000 | 22 May 2020 |
Sold prices on Upper Whatcombe
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46, Upper Whatcombe BA11 3SE | 31 Oct 2022 | £250,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 31, Upper Whatcombe BA11 3SA | 2 Aug 2022 | £290,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 48, Upper Whatcombe BA11 3SE | 23 Sep 2021 | £210,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Upper Whatcombe BA11 3SA | 27 Nov 2020 | £325,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 78, Upper Whatcombe BA11 3SE | 27 Oct 2020 | £185,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 29, Upper Whatcombe BA11 3SA | 14 Jul 2020 | £332,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 53, Upper Whatcombe BA11 3SA | 22 May 2020 | £295,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 63, Upper Whatcombe BA11 3SA | 5 Apr 2019 | £285,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 18, Upper Whatcombe BA11 3SE | 18 Jan 2019 | £200,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 46, Upper Whatcombe BA11 3SE | 20 Dec 2018 | £173,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 32, Upper Whatcombe BA11 3SE | 27 Jul 2018 | £175,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Upper Whatcombe BA11 3SA | 24 Apr 2018 | £307,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 56, Upper Whatcombe BA11 3SE | 5 Dec 2017 | £178,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 64, Upper Whatcombe BA11 3SE | 21 Apr 2017 | £185,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 44, Upper Whatcombe BA11 3SE | 24 Feb 2017 | £162,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 34, Upper Whatcombe BA11 3SE | 30 Sep 2016 | £165,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 25, Upper Whatcombe BA11 3SA | 28 Sep 2016 | £273,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Upper Whatcombe BA11 3SA | 29 Apr 2016 | £170,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Upper Whatcombe BA11 3SA | 5 Apr 2016 | £270,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 46, Upper Whatcombe | £173,000 (Dec 2018) → £250,000 (Oct 2022) | +45% over 4 yrs |
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Schools near Upper Whatcombe
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome 178 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Vallis First School 185 pupils | Primary | 4–9 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Wessex Lodge School 77 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–18 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Oakfield Academy 490 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Requires improvement Report | 0.5 mi |
| Avanti Park School 503 pupils | Middle deemed primary | 3–13 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| North Hill House 64 pupils | Other independent special school | 6–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Fromefield Manor School 17 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Trinity Church of England First School 297 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–9 | Report | 0.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Frome station 1.0 mi · 20 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Whatcombe Road (NW-bound) 1 min walk
- Whatcombe Road (SE-bound) 1 min walk
- Upper Whatcombe (W-bound) 2 min walk
- Upper Whatcombe (E-bound, Whatcombe Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Frome Medical Practice
Enos Way, Frome · 0.8 mi - Beckington Family Practice
St. Lukes Road, Beckington, Frome · 3.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Frome 45 Vallis Way · 0.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Frome Nunney Road · 0.4 mi
- Iceland Iceland Frome · 0.5 mi
- Marks and Spencer Simply Food M&S Frome SF · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.5 mi
- St Aldhelm's Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
- Acorn Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- Frome Dac · 0.5 mi
- Welshmill Dental Practice · 0.5 mi
- Grants House Dental Surgeries · 0.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 65.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 20.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 14.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 599 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 17.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,410 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 74% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 92% |
Share of homes across Somerset with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Upper Whatcombe
Ethnic group
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 96.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.7% | 41.5% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 50.2% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.5% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 91.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 8.7% | 8.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 33.8% | 30.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.5% | 17.6% |
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 17.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13% | 15.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9% | 10.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| Other qualifications | 2.3% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.6% | 46% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 35.2% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 43.6% | 41.2% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 29.6% | 31.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 16.7% | 14% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 10% | 13.5% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Somerset.
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