Postcode BA5 2FP 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63.3 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 9.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Wells Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,764 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Wells Town has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 63.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.2% 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 per household in Wells Town is £46,480 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BA5 2FP.
Wells Town near BA5 2FP 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 9.8 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 2FP postcode area, located within Wells Town, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BA5 2FP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Spar | 19-21 Tucker Street, Wells, BA5 2DZ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Asda Express | Chamberlain Street, Somerset, BA5 2PT | Walking directions to Asda Express |
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.