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About

Wells ward encompasses the historic cathedral city of Wells, located on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills. The area is defined by its compact urban centre, which is surrounded by green spaces, playing fields, and the agricultural land of the Somerset Levels. The ward includes the iconic Wells Cathedral and its adjacent Bishop's Palace, structures that have shaped the city's layout for centuries.

A defining characteristic is the presence of the cathedral's medieval water management system, with streams known as 'The Liberty' and 'St Andrew's Stream' flowing through public channels and under streets. These waterways feed the moat of the Bishop's Palace and were historically essential for sanitation. The local economy is closely linked to the cathedral, tourism, and local retail serving the resident population.

Area overview

On average Wells has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wells is £48,818 per year. There are 6 schools in Wells: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Wells is home to around 11,145 people, with a population density of about 2,036.8 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wells Population
11,145
Population density
2,036.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.83(+3%)
Shoplifting
13.91(+109%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.95(-27%)
Public order
9.24(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.74(-12%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,111
90.72%
Other White
447
4.01%
Chinese
127
1.14%
Irish
96
0.86%
Other Asian
57
0.51%
Total population: 11,145

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,585
37.68%
Level 3 (A level)
1,495
15.71%
No qualifications
1,403
14.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,402
14.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
882
9.27%
Total 16+ residents: 9,514

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,506
46.75%
Owns with a mortgage
1,124
20.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
843
15.72%
Other social rented
528
9.85%
Other forms of private rent
147
2.74%
Total households: 5,361

Property prices in Wells

Based on 188 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Wells area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,000 up to £1,825,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wells in the 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached46£535,000
Flats49£198,000
Semi-Detached39£325,000
Terraced54£327,500

10 years median price trend in Wells

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wells.

All postcodes in Wells

BA52UJ

Vicar's Close

BA53JF

Sealey Crescent

BA53LT

Kings Castle Road

BA51SR

Priory Road

BA51SB

South Street

BA51UF

Clements Close

BA52EJ

Tuddington Gardens

BA52HU

Valley Close

BA52JR

Hann Close

BA52LT

Ash Lane

BA52RB

Market Place

BA52SA

Deans Place

BA52ZL

West Street

BA53NQ

Allens Lane

BA52UB

Cathedral Green

BA53FA

Bath Road

BA52AS

Mill Street

BA52DP

Queen Street

BA52EY

Stillington Close

BA52ND

Dairy Close

BA52NL

Walnut Tree Close

BA52NP

Kennion Road

BA52PA

Cathedral Green

BA51TY

Alfred Street

BA51XL

Glastonbury Road

BA52DA

Barnes Close

BA52FW

Lethbridge Road

BA52GF

Charter Way

BA59DG

Wells

BA51PZ

Keward Mill Way

BA51TN

Glastonbury Road

BA52BZ

Balch Road

BA52HT

Melrose Avenue

BA52LP

Ash Lane

BA52EW

Jocelyn Drive

BA52GX

Princes Road

BA52PJ

Chamberlain Street

BA52GB

Wheeler Grove

BA52HX

Welsford Avenue

BA52PF

Chamberlain Street

BA53JQ

Penn Close

BA53LE

Drake Road

BA52AA

High Street

BA52EE

Bignal Rand Close

BA52PG

Melbourne House Mews

BA52RR

Sadler Street

BA52XE

Wood View

BA52EZ

Harewell Walk

BA52UE

Cathedral Green

BA51SD

St John Street

BA51SG

Carlton Mews

BA51SH

Priory Road

BA52BY

Balch Road

BA52JH

Goodymoor Avenue

BA52LN

Cherry Orchard Drive

BA52LQ

New Street

BA52LU

Ash Lane

BA52TD

North Grove

BA52XQ

Beryl Lane

BA53HS

Bath Road

BA51FH

Pinching Close

BA51QH

Jocelyn Drive

BA51TU

Rowdens Road

BA52AN

Lawpool Court

BA52EU

Bignal Rand Drive

BA52HS

Westfield Road

BA52AT

Mill Street

BA52BR

Portway

BA52DZ

Tucker Street

BA53JT

Kidder Bank

BA53ND

Ken Close

BA51TW

Glastonbury Road

BA51US

Islington

BA52JL

St Cuthberts Way

BA53JE

Churchill Avenue

BA59AS

West Street

BA51SL

South Street

BA52AW

St Cuthbert Street

BA52BH

Portway

BA52SZ

College Road

BA53HU

Churchill Road East

BA53JD

Hervey Road

BA51UR

Silver Street

BA52AL

High Street

BA52EB

Nightingale Close

BA52FB

Charter Way

BA52LX

Ash Grove

BA52US

Tor Street

BA52HW

Webb's Close

BA52QD

Priest Row

BA52TY

Union Street

BA53JN

Woodbury Villas

BA52DX

Davis Terrace

BA52EX

Mullins Close

BA52HN

West Street

BA52LR

Ash Lane

BA52PX

Monmouth Court

BA52HQ

West Street

BA52JQ

Mount Pleasant Avenue

BA52QJ

Chamberlain Street

Data Sources

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