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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

BA52UH

The Liberty

BA52NA

Hillside Close

BA51TH

Glastonbury Road

BA52DF

Fairways

BA52FS

Parsons Way

BA52QL

Lovers Walk

BA52SE

Sadler Street

BA52UU

St Thomas Street

BA53JG

Everett Close

BA52DQ

Serel Drive

BA52JU

Old Mill Way

BA53LL

Bath Road

BA51FA

Clares Road

BA51UG

Southover

BA51UU

Becket Place

BA52BX

Balch Road

BA52ED

Barley Close

BA59DJ

Wells

BA51FU

Godwin Close

BA52AE

High Street

BA52FN

Lethbridge Road

BA52LF

New Street

BA52QA

Priest Row

BA52QS

Milton Lane

BA52TJ

North Road

BA53JH

Hawkers Lane

BA52BT

Wookey Hole Road

BA52EH

Burcott Road

BA52JW

St Cuthbert Avenue

BA52PD

Market Place

BA52SX

Wells

BA52TT

Kippax Avenue

BA51SZ

Priory Road

BA51UH

Southover

BA52SH

High Street

BA52SU

The Liberty

BA53LU

Kings Road

BA51SY

Priory Road

BA51UB

Gate Lane

BA52DN

Broad Street

BA52LB

St Andrews Mews

BA52ST

The Liberty

BA52TE

Woodacre

BA53NF

Bekynton Avenue

BA51FX

Moss Close

BA51GD

Guard House Lane

BA51SF

Carlton Court

BA52QT

Milton Lane

BA52TW

Millers Gardens

BA52XD

St Thomas Place

BA53HR

Bath Road

BA51TE

St Andrews Park

BA51TS

Keward Avenue

BA52AG

High Street

BA52GE

Hamilton Court

BA52HE

Sheldon Drive

BA52JX

Osmond Drive

BA53AD

Beryl Lane

BA53NT

Bishops Park Way

BA52PS

Chamberlain Street

BA52FJ

Barnard Court

BA52FQ

Lethbridge Road

BA52TP

Little Entry

BA52XW

Woodbury Avenue

BA51SJ

South Street

BA51WE

Glastonbury Road

BA52HG

West Street

BA52QE

Priest Row

BA53NN

Johnson Close

BA51DA

Jocelyn Drive

BA51SU

Priory Road

BA51TA

Underhill Close

BA52AD

High Street

BA52LY

Fir Tor Avenue

BA53JL

Hawkers Lane

BA51FB

Thompson Road

BA52RE

Market Place

BA52RF

Market Place

BA52RT

Anseres Place

BA53AF

Bath Road

BA59BY

West Street

BA51FL

Catcott Road

BA53NG

Bekynton Avenue

BA53XA

West Street

BA52EQ

Burcott Road

BA52HP

Ethel Street

BA52JD

Seymour Close

BA52XT

Manning Close

BA59BR

West Street

BA51FF

Cursley Path

BA51FJ

Clares Road

BA51SX

Willson Close

BA52BD

Portway

BA52BN

Portway

BA52JA

Welsford Avenue

BA52QZ

Reservoir Lane

BA52XN

Woodbury Avenue

BA53LP

Whitegates

BA52DH

Crease Close

BA52GD

Charter Way

Data Sources

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