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Wells Town

England / South West / Somerset / Wells Town

About

Wells Town is located in Somerset, England, known for its historic charm and medieval architecture. The area is home to Wells Cathedral, a striking example of Gothic design, and the Bishop's Palace, surrounded by moats and gardens. The town's market square hosts regular events, reflecting its long-standing role as a community hub.

Narrow streets lined with traditional stone buildings give Wells a distinctive character. Nearby attractions include the Mendip Hills, offering outdoor activities like hiking and caving. The town also has a range of independent shops, cafes, and pubs, catering to both residents and visitors. Wells maintains a balance between its historic roots and modern amenities.

Area overview

On average Wells Town has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Wells Town is £41,400 per year. There are 4 schools in Wells Town: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
13.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wells Town Population
8,317
Population density
2,146.2 per km²

Demographics

British
7,597
91.35%
Other White
344
4.14%
Irish
63
0.76%
Chinese
43
0.52%
Other
43
0.52%
Total population: 8,316

Housing

Owns outright
1,853
44.74%
Owns with a mortgage
861
20.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
719
17.36%
Other social rented
438
10.57%
Other forms of private rent
99
2.39%
Total households: 4,142

Property prices in Wells Town

Based on 171 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Wells Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,000 up to £1,150,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£485,000
Flats51£198,000
Semi-Detached39£320,000
Terraced50£323,000

10 years price trend in Wells Town

All postcodes in Wells Town

BA51SF

Wells Town

BA51TE

Priory Road

BA51TS

Bishopslea Close

BA52AG

High Street

BA52GE

Hamilton Court

BA52HE

Sheldon Drive

BA52JX

Jocelyn Drive

BA52TW

Millers Gardens

BA52XD

St Thomas Street

BA53AD

Beryl Lane

BA53HR

Bath Road

BA53NT

Bishops Park Way

BA51SJ

South Street

BA51WE

Bradfield Close

BA52FJ

Barnard Court

BA52FQ

Davies Court

BA52HG

St Andrews Mews

BA52PS

Chamberlain Street

BA52QE

Priest Row

BA52XW

Woodbury Avenue

BA59BY

West Street

BA51DA

Jocelyn Drive

BA51FB

Clares Road

BA51SU

Priory Road

BA51TA

Underhill Close

BA52AD

High Street

BA52RE

Market Place

BA52RF

Market Place

BA52RT

Wells Town

BA51FL

Bishops Park Way

BA52AT

Mill Street

BA52EQ

Burcott Road

BA52JD

Seymour Close

BA52XT

Manning Close

BA53XA

West Street

BA59BR

West Street

BA51FF

Cursley Path

BA51FJ

Clares Road

BA51SX

Wilson Close

BA52BD

Portway

BA52BN

Portway

BA52DH

Crease Close

BA52GD

Welsh Court

BA52HB

Sheldon Drive

BA52JA

Welsford Avenue

BA52NJ

Wookey Hole Road

BA52RP

Market Place

BA52XN

Bath Road

BA51DB

Jocelyn Drive

BA51DS

South Street

BA51TX

Alfred Street

BA51UN

Silver Street

BA52BS

Balch Road

BA52PY

Priest Row

BA52PZ

Priest Row

BA59BZ

West Street

BA51SN

Guard House Lane

BA51TZ

Wells Town

BA52BE

Portway

BA52ER

Jocelyn Drive

BA52FG

Brookes Court

BA52NE

Singleton Court

BA52PQ

Chamberlain Street

BA53HP

Bath Road

BA53JX

Drake Road

BA51FY

Auckland Close

BA51JJ

Cathederal Avenue

BA52FE

Besley Court

BA52FL

Golding Close

BA52HY

Welsford Avenue

BA52RJ

Market Place

BA51UW

Silver Street

BA52ES

Martins Close

BA52GA

Wood Close

BA52GW

West Street

BA52HD

Wells Town

BA52JE

Welsford Close

BA52UY

St Thomas Street

BA52XG

St Thomas Street

BA52ZN

West Street

BA53JU

Dodd Avenue

BA59DH

Wells Town

BA52HH

West Street

BA51GB

Beadon Drive

BA51SP

St John Street

BA52EA

West Street

BA52EL

Wells Town

BA52HZ

Welsford Avenue

BA53HW

Paray Drive

BA53JY

Colles Close

BA51DJ

Gate Lane

BA52BJ

Portway

BA52FR

Charter Way

BA52FZ

Parsons Way

BA52JG

Mount Pleasant Avenue

BA52QF

Portway Avenue

BA52SF

Sadler Street

BA53JJ

Hawker's Lane

BA53JW

Hawker's Lane

BA52UD

Cathedral Green

Data Sources

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