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Draycott, Westbury & Wookey

England / South West / Somerset / Draycott, Westbury & Wookey

About

Draycott, Westbury, and Wookey are villages in Somerset, located near the Mendip Hills. The area is known for its rural landscape, with farmland and woodland covering much of the terrain. Wookey is notable for its caves, a popular tourist attraction, while Westbury-sub-Mendip sits at the foot of the hills, offering scenic walks. The villages are connected by narrow country lanes, typical of the region.

The area has a mix of historic and modern housing, with stone cottages reflecting traditional Somerset architecture. Local amenities include pubs, village halls, and small shops, serving both residents and visitors. The River Axe flows nearby, adding to the natural features of the area. Public transport links are limited, making car travel common for commuting to nearby towns like Wells and Cheddar.

Area overview

On average Draycott, Westbury & Wookey has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Draycott, Westbury & Wookey is £49,200 per year. There are 7 schools in Draycott, Westbury & Wookey: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Draycott, Westbury & Wookey Population
8,473
Population density
76.9 per km²

Demographics

British
7,862
92.81%
Other White
266
3.14%
Chinese
85
1%
Irish
53
0.63%
Other Asian
40
0.47%
Total population: 8,471

Housing

Owns outright
1,741
49.46%
Owns with a mortgage
943
26.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
375
10.65%
Other social rented
250
7.1%
Other forms of private rent
115
3.27%
Total households: 3,520

Property prices in Draycott, Westbury & Wookey

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £351,000 in Draycott, Westbury & Wookey area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,000 up to £1,575,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached44£551,000
Flats7£180,000
Semi-Detached28£346,250
Terraced34£265,000

10 years price trend in Draycott, Westbury & Wookey

All postcodes in Draycott, Westbury & Wookey

BA51BR

High Street

BA51DU

Poplar Farm

BA51EB

The Green

BA51FE

Coxley Meadows

BA51GJ

The Vineyards

BA51HB

Crow Lane

BA51LL

Hales Close

BA51QP

Glastonbury Road

BA52LD

New Street

BA52LW

Ash Lane

BS273TS

Back Lane

BS406DA

Draycott, Westbury & Wookey

BS407XP

Draycott, Westbury & Wookey

BA51AH

Rowdens Road

BA51AS

Doctor's Hill

BA51AZ

Kennel Batch

BA51BH

Glencot Lane

BA51DP

Ebbor Lane

BA51EU

Erlon Lane

BA51GG

Milton Lane

BA51JA

Perch Hill

BA51JT

Vicarage Lane

BA51LA

North Road

BA51PH

Drake's Drove

BA52QX

Milton Lane

BA52TG

Stoberry Crescent

BA53AT

Priddy Road

BA53BB

Coxton End Lane

BA53DB

Old Bristol Road

BS273SN

Back Lane

BS273TT

Back Lane

BS406LH

Nordrach Lane

BA51BQ

Glencot Road

BA51EP

Ebbor Lane

BA51HH

The Hollow

BA51HN

Old Ditch

BA51NA

Draycott, Westbury & Wookey

BA51NE

Burcott Road

BA51NJ

Wells Road

BA51NT

Ash Hay Drove

BA51NU

Ash Hay Drove

BA52QW

Lovers' Walk

BA52UR

St Andrew Street

BA53BA

Deerleap

BA53BX

Cliff Road

BS273SR

Sun Batch

BA51QY

Burcott Lane

BA53FG

Draycott, Westbury & Wookey

BA51BZ

School Hill

BA51ER

Manor Court

BA51JN

Henley Lane

BA51LB

Buttice Lane

BA51NP

Haymoor Lane

BA51QE

Glastonbury Road

BA51QQ

Woodford Lane

BA51RJ

Church Road

BA52JF

Griffin Close

BA52NY

Draycott, Westbury & Wookey

BA52SS

The Liberty

BS273SD

Cross Farm Road

BS273SP

New Road

BS273SY

Mendip Lea Close

BS273TQ

Station Road

BA51AR

Buttice Lane

BA51BL

High Street

BA51EQ

Ebbor Lane

BA51LS

Monksford Lane

BA52NA

Hill Side Close

BA53AA

Bristol Hill

BS273SW

Draycott Road

BS273UN

Millway

BS407XX

Rains Batch

BA51FP

Main Road

BA51DY

Daniels Lane

BA51JP

Buxtons Close

BA51PD

Ford Lane

BA52GH

Feltham Close

BA52GQ

Nimrod Way

BA52LA

Chamberlain Street

BA52JZ

Woolcombe Road

BA53BQ

Coxton End Lane

BS273TJ

Twitchens Lane

BS407XN

Green Lane

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.