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Wellington

England / South West / Somerset / Wellington

About

Wellington ward is located in the town of Wellington, Somerset, in the south-west of England. The area is part of the larger Taunton Deane district and lies close to the Blackdown Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The ward includes residential neighbourhoods, local businesses, and green spaces, with the River Tone flowing through the town. Wellington has historical significance, with landmarks like Wellington Monument, a prominent local landmark.

The ward is served by good transport links, including the M5 motorway and a railway station connecting to Taunton and Exeter. Local amenities include schools, shops, and leisure facilities, catering to residents' daily needs. The area has a mix of housing, from older properties to newer developments, reflecting its growth over time. Community events and markets are held regularly, contributing to the ward's local character.

Area overview

On average Wellington has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Wellington is £44,368 per year. There are 7 schools in Wellington: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

4/10

Social housing

14.1%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Wellington Population

13,040

Population density

1,806.5 per km²

Demographics

British

11,953

91.67%

Other White

500

3.83%

Chinese

0.75%

Other Asian

0.61%

African

0.5%

Total population: 13,039

Housing

Owns outright

2,268

38.58%

Owns with a mortgage

1,629

27.71%

Private landlord or letting agency

886

15.07%

Social rents from council

585

9.95%

Other social rented

335

5.7%

Total households: 5,879

Property prices in Wellington

Based on 195 recent sales, the median property price is £262,500 in Wellington area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,000 up to £750,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	58	£396,000	£288,375	£341,250	£452,500	£569,188
Flats	17	£119,950	£49,400	£80,000	£162,500	£190,000
Semi-Detached	42	£282,750	£176,500	£246,250	£321,250	£408,250
Terraced	78	£227,000	£140,925	£195,188	£251,875	£290,000

10 years price trend in Wellington

All postcodes in Wellington

TA218AY

Wellington North

TA218BT

Bulford Lane

TA218BU

Martins Close

TA218BY

Bulford

TA218DD

Twyford Place

TA218FE

Alexandra Road

TA218FL

Follett Close

TA218NN

Brendon Road

TA218QA

Wellesley Park

TA218RY

Howard Road

TA219AJ

Homefield

TA219AP

Barn Meads Road

TA219AS

Lyddon Close

TA219BF

Barrington Way

TA219RT

Dobree Park

TA211BJ

Red Lion Court

TA218AT

Grooms Orchard

TA218DA

Bulford Lane

TA218SA

Parklands Road

TA219AR

John Grinter Way

TA219RP

Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland

TA210AS

Crosslands

TA210AU

Tone Hill

TA210EE

Myrtle Lane

TA211BX

Red Lion Court

TA218BZ

Grooms Orchard

TA218DR

John Cole Close

TA218FN

Follett Close

TA218LH

Springfield Road

TA218LL

Corams Lane

TA218NA

North Street

TA218PB

South Street

TA218NZ

Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland

TA218RB

Red Lion Court

TA219AN

Post Close

TA219BA

Barrington Way

TA219RS

Dobree Park

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Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail