Postcode BA5 1SW is located in an urban city, within the Wells ward of Somerset in the South West region , and forms part of the Wells Town area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 130.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wells Town is £41,400 per year. The nearest station is Castle Cary located about 9.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Wells Town has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,597 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Wells Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 12.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Wells Town is £41,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BA5 1SW.
Wells Town near BA5 1SW has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Castle Cary located about 9.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 200 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Wells area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,000 up to £1,300,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £515,000 |
| Flats | 55 | £198,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £320,000 |
| Terraced | 57 | £325,000 |
10 years price trend in Wells
In the BA5 1SW postcode area, located within Wells Town, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.