Postcode BA5 2FQ 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 high crime levels, with around 72.2 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 high crime rate, with approximately 72.2 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 2FQ.
Wells Town near BA5 2FQ 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 167 recent sales, the median property price is £333,000 in Wells area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,500 up to £1,300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 37 | £562,500 |
| Flats | 38 | £185,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £321,250 |
| Terraced | 50 | £325,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wells
In the BA5 2FQ postcode area, located within Wells Town, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BA5 2FQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 19-21 Tucker Street, Wells, BA5 2DZ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | Chamberlain Street, Somerset, BA5 2PT | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.5 mi | Waitrose | Whiting Way, Wells, BA5 2PJ | Walking directions to Waitrose |
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.
Elected local representatives for BA5 2FQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tessa Munt
Wells and Mendip Hills - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.