Postcode BA5 2EF 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 9.5 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 6.9% 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 2EF.
Wells Town near BA5 2EF 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 9.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 216 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 | 50 | £535,000 |
| Flats | 58 | £204,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £323,750 |
| Terraced | 60 | £330,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wells
In the BA5 2EF postcode area, located within Wells Town, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BA5 2EF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 19-21 Tucker Street, Wells, BA5 2DZ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Strawberry Way, Wells, BA5 2AZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Tucker Street, Wells, BA5 2DZ | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | Chamberlain Street, Somerset, BA5 2PT | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.4 mi | Waitrose | Whiting Way, Wells, BA5 2PJ | Walking directions to Waitrose |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.