best place to live<\/a> in the area. Readers of lifestyle site Muddy Stilettos have chosen Frome as the best place to call home across Bristol and Somerset in 2025.<\/p>\nMuddy Stilettos described the town as: “The community-minded town of Frome is packed with arty, award-winning artisan shops, brilliant eateries, health and wellbeing and other businesses, with an indie cinema, two theatres and a music venue where the likes of Paul McCartney \u2018just pop in\u2019 \u2013 and it hosts the best designer-maker-producer street market in the West.<\/p>\n
“Community is second to none with lots going on to get involved with, including the annual Frome Festival, Frome Carnival and the Frome Window Wanderland, a walking trail around the town\u2019s houses, all lit up and decorated.<\/p>\n
“The good choice of state and nearby independent schools make it a great location for families. The average price over the past year was \u00a3348,564.<\/p>\n
“The recent win by residents to create an innovative 12-acre development in the centre of Frome \u2013 the UK\u2019s largest community-led master plan \u2013 shows this is a town that makes things happen.”<\/p>\n
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Ancient shopping street in Frome(Image: Rowan Griffiths \/ Daily Express)<\/p>\n
In a statement, the site said The Best Place to Live lists provided information on everything from eating out and best schools to the commute and local arts\/culture, but the final decision came from the readers\u2019 own personal experience.<\/p>\n
The Top 10 most popular towns and villages in Somerset & Bristol for 2025 are<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Frome<\/li>\n
- Clevedon<\/li>\n
- Wells<\/li>\n
- Castle Cary<\/li>\n
- Larkhall, Bath<\/li>\n
- Dulverton<\/li>\n
- Glastonbury<\/li>\n
- Bruton<\/li>\n
- Southville, Bristol<\/li>\n
- Chew Magna<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Hero Brown, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Muddy Stilettos says, \u201cWhen people move home, they\u2019re searching for more than just a house, they want to find a new lifestyle that works for them.<\/p>\n
“Our exclusive Reader Vote gives them a fresh perspective that can make their search easier. It\u2019s hard to be confident on whether a location is the right place for you, but we\u2019ve built our reputation on having first-hand knowledge on the in-the-know places to live and places to go.<\/p>\n
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View of shops and visitors Stone Street in Frome(Image: Rowan Griffiths \/ Daily Express)<\/p>\n