Postcode BA5 2DH 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 moderate crime levels, with around 48.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wells Town is £46,480 per year. The nearest station is Castle Cary located about 9.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Wells Town has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,038 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Wells Town has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 48.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 per household in Wells Town is £46,480 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 322 ft away from BA5 2DH.
Wells Town near BA5 2DH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Castle Cary located about 9.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 46 | £535,000 |
| Flats | 49 | £198,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £325,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £327,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wells
In the BA5 2DH postcode area, located within Wells Town, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Somerset district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.