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About

Wells Town centres on its historic Cathedral and Bishop's Palace, which have defined its layout and economy for centuries. The Market Place remains a functional hub, with regular markets operating near the High Street's independent shops and local services. The area is contained by the ancient ecclesiastical Liberty of St Andrew, a boundary marked by wells and springs that gave the city its name.

Residential streets of limestone buildings radiate from the core, blending into the surrounding levels of the Somerset countryside. The area's water management is visible, with streams like the City Mill Leat channelled through streets and under buildings. This creates a distinctive feature where residents can see trout in the channels along the main shopping thoroughfare.

Area overview

On average Wells Town has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wells Town is £46,480 per year. There are 4 schools in Wells Town: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Wells Town is home to around 8,317 people, with a population density of about 2,146.2 per km2.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Wells Town Population

8,317

Population density

2,146.2 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

37.39(+13%)

Shoplifting

18.64(+179%)

Anti-social behaviour

13.83(-8%)

Public order

11.78(+79%)

Criminal damage and arson

7.21(+11%)

South West average

Demographics

British

7,597

91.35%

Other White

344

4.14%

Irish

0.76%

Chinese

0.52%

Other

0.52%

Total population: 8,316

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,668

37.27%

Level 3 (A level)

1,183

16.53%

No qualifications

1,049

14.65%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,016

14.19%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

685

9.57%

Total 16+ residents: 7,158

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

2.39%

Total households: 4,142

Property prices in Wells Town

Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 in Wells Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,000 up to £870,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wells Town over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	30	£505,000	£324,000	£417,800	£580,000	£738,000
Flats	43	£198,000	£94,550	£141,500	£265,000	£367,250
Semi-Detached	29	£320,000	£165,894	£282,000	£347,000	£398,800
Terraced	47	£330,000	£226,500	£273,500	£405,750	£588,000

10 years median price trend in Wells Town

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

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

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