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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 65 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
5/10
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
35.26(+6%)
Shoplifting
15.52(+135%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.74(-15%)
Public order
9.24(+41%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.28(-3%)
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 167 recent sales, the median property price is £333,000 in Wells area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,500 up to £1,300,000.

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
Detached37£562,500
Flats38£185,000
Semi-Detached42£321,250
Terraced50£325,000

10 years median price trend in Wells

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

All postcodes in Wells

BA53NF

Bekynton Avenue

BA52FL

Golding Close

BA52AZ

Strawberry Way

BA51TW

Glastonbury Road

BA52FP

Charter Way

BA52QR

Ash Close

BA52SF

The Gardens

BA52PF

Chamberlain Street

BA52XR

Tor Wood View

BA52RT

Anseres Place

BA51TJ

Glastonbury Road

BA52XD

St Thomas Place

BA52AT

Mill Street

BA52UW

St Andrews Street

BA52RR

Sadler Street

BA52TW

Millers Gardens

BA53LT

Kings Castle Road

BA52AG

High Street

BA52AJ

High Street

BA53JD

Hervey Road

BA51UA

Cathederal Avenue

BA51LN

Glastonbury Road

BA52HT

Melrose Avenue

BA51FT

Knight Road

BA51QH

Jocelyn Drive

BA52SA

Deans Place

BA52RX

Sadler Street

BA52FY

Parsons Way

BA52GG

Webb's Close

BA51FJ

Clares Road

BA52SN

High Street

BA52US

Tor Street

BA52FH

Hope Close

BA52QT

Milton Lane

BA59DJ

Wells

BA52UH

The Liberty

BA52JA

Welsford Avenue

BA52UE

Cathedral Green

BA53HY

Churchill Close

BA53XA

West Street

BA51DJ

Gate Lane

BA52BA

Portway

BA52LT

Ash Lane

BA51ST

Priory Road

BA52AQ

High Street

BA53HR

Bath Road

BA52LW

Ash Lane

BA51UB

Gate Lane

BA52FF

Berryman Court

BA51UF

Clements Close

BA51FF

Cursley Path

BA51SR

Priory Road

BA51RN

Wand Road

BA52FE

Lethbridge Road

BA52UD

Cathedral Green

BA52HX

Welsford Avenue

BA51SH

Priory Road

BA52DW

The Mews

BA53LL

Bath Road

BA51FX

Moss Close

BA52DH

Crease Close

BA53LQ

Bath Road

BA52JN

St Cuthbert Avenue

BA51WB

Eden Drive

BA52FB

Charter Way

BA52XT

Manning Close

BA51SN

Guard House Lane

BA52SJ

High Street

BA51TH

Glastonbury Road

BA52RP

Market Place

BA52DJ

Broad Street

BA52GF

Charter Way

BA52QW

Mountery Close

BA53ND

Ken Close

BA52GW

West Street

BA51GA

Beadon Drive

BA52EF

Burcott Road

BA51SE

Town Hall Buildings

BA52AL

High Street

BA52TD

North Grove

BA53JE

Churchill Avenue

BA52HB

Sheldon Drive

BA52AA

High Street

BA52LL

Sheldon Mill

BA52DN

Broad Street

BA59BR

West Street

BA52DX

Davis Terrace

BA52ND

Dairy Close

BA53LD

Stoberry Park

BA51SF

Carlton Court

BA51TU

Rowdens Road

BA53JT

Kidder Bank

BA53HZ

Churchill Road

BA52UJ

Vicar's Close

BA51TS

Keward Avenue

BA53LJ

Bath Road

BA52HQ

West Street

BA52PD

Market Place

BA52BE

Portway

BA51LY

Portway

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.