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Removals Frome
Are you looking to relocate to Frome? Moving home is not something we do on a regular basis with there often being a few years between each move.
As such, we can often lose sight of the number of belongings we accumulate on the way and come time to relocate there is lots to organise.
This is where enlisting the services of a reliable removals company is crucial. White & Company are a family-owned business with over 151 years’ servicing the Frome community.
We offer a tailor made, reliable and professional service at a competitive price. Our trained crews have tackled all sorts of challenges and can wrap, pack and transport your personal belongings with minimum fuss and delay.
Should you require it, White & Company can offer storage of some or all of your effects also. We have 19 storage facilities across the UK, offering clean, modern, easily accessible storage provision.
We serve many towns around Frome. To find out more about how we can get your dream move underway don’t hesitate to give us a call today for a free home survey and quotation.
About White & Company
White & Company has 19 branches located across the UK from the Channel Islands to Scotland and a network of industry partners. This extensive relocation network allows us to provide the perfect removal solutions no matter where you’re moving.
Through hard work, commitment and excellent service, we are now one of the industry’s largest removal companies. We have 265 specialist vehicles, full trained and security cleared removals staff and 19 storage locations across the UK.
Why Move to Frome
Frome sits in the wonderful county of Somerset. This pretty town has been highlighted a number of times as one of the Times’ “Best Places to Live in Britain”. A welcoming, charming, and vibrant place to live and work, with a wealth of history, culture, and enough natural beauty to satisfy even its most demanding residents.
Based around the River Frome and positioned at the eastern end of the Mendip Hills, gives the town its unique steep and winding roads. Frome lays 13 miles from Bath and 12 miles from Shepton Mallet and 8 miles from Warminster.
Although not a hub for transport, Frome has relatively regular public transport services.
The local railway and bus stations offer travel connections to several larger towns in the region. Twice-weekly markets are and have been a long-held tradition for hundreds of years, but aside from the markets, there are also lots of stores and independent shops to suit all the residents’ needs.
Frome has a close community spirit. There are a host of neighbourhood activities in the area which are designed to help newcomers integrate and make new friends. A well-established calendar of events including the 10-day Frome Festival, the Frome and Agricultural Cheese Show, the Carnival, and the Frome Christmas Extravaganza keep everyone busy all year round.
Frome has a lot going for it and is a hard location to beat if you are looking for a safe, friendly, and welcoming town to move to.
Schools & Education
If you are considering a move to Frome, or anywhere else in the UK, making sure that there are high-performing schools available at your chosen destination will be uppermost in your mind.
From an education point of view, Frome supplies a good cross-section of schools both state and private and there is a small selection of special schools for children who need extra support.
Schools in Frome are run under a two-tier system and there are currently thirteen first schools for children aged 4-9. Of these Berkley Church of England First School and Beckington Church of England First School have received impressive results following their last inspection and were rated “outstanding” by Ofsted.
There are two middle schools for pupils between 9 and 13 years of age in the town. Oakfield Academy Middle School and Selwood Anglican/Methodist Middle School both were awarded a grading of “good” by Ofsted.
The town’s main college, Frome Community College, provides education between ages 13 and 18. Students’ studies at the College lead up to GCSE, GNVQ, AS-Level, and A-Level qualifications. Adult learning courses are also offered on-site.
There are no further or higher education establishments in Frome, the closest institution is the University of Bath. A leading UK university with an international reputation for teaching and research excellence. Ranked 6th in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2020 Courses.
Things to do in Frome
We all look forward to doing something relaxing in our downtime. Frome is home to many hidden gems for those who love the outdoors. Local parks and green spaces are perfect for walking, playing, relaxing, spotting the wildlife, and anything else you may want to do on a nice day outdoors.
Catherine Hill is situated in central Frome, one of the town’s many beautiful landmarks.
An attractive and steep cobbled street the hill is lined with interesting shops, including many antique shops. Frome’s Catherine Hill is also one of the town’s many landmarks.
The Frome Independent is an outdoor, monthly street market. The event spans the whole of Frome town centre and attracts a footfall of around 80,000 per year. Host to over 200 traders each month across 6 sections; designer-maker; flea market; homes and gardens; street food; food producer and suitcase traders. It is well worth spending some time wandering and experiencing some of the great street food on offer.
Frome Heritage Museum has over 21,000 objects covering the history of Frome and its neighbourhood. Located in the centre of the town in a historic building, it was built for the Frome Literary and Scientific Institution and also features local and industrial history collections.
Nunney Castle is an interesting site to visit. Situated in the lovely village of Nunney, there is not a lot to see given it is a ruin, but it is free to explore, and it is set in a pretty area.
The wider county of Somerset is a visitor’s paradise, with a myriad of wonderful tourist attractions to discover.
Visit the following sites to find out what else you can do to fill your spare time:
Property prices
The housing market has slowed in Frome over the past few months after experiencing an incredibly strong market recently, in line with the rest of the UK.
72 homes are for sale across the town and the average cost stands at £356,411. Of the 72 homes on the market, well over half are three bedrooms or larger, ideal for growing families.
Most sales in Frome during the last year were terraced properties, selling for an average price of £313,719.
Semi-detached properties sold for an average of £328,126, with detached properties fetching £503,205.
If you are considering a rental in Frome, there are only 13 homes available in Frome currently. Prices start at £765pcm for a two-bedroom flat and rise to £1750pcm for a large 4-bedroom detached property.
Popular Places to Live near Frome
- Mells
- Warminster
- Trowbridge
- Westbury
- Bradford on Avon
- Shepton Mallet
What Others Say…
Wayne Middleton and Brian Witherford were professional and extremely helpful. Did a brilliant job. Would recommend Whites to anyone. Thanks very much.
Have used this company regularly for 5 years including my time in the armed forces. They are professional and efficient. Will use them again on our next move.
The move went very smoothly and they were very polite.
A very smooth move by White and Co. The team worked very hard and were polite, professional and helpful.
