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BA5 2GB

Wheeler Grove

Wells

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Detailed insights for BA5 2GB

Overview

Postcode BA5 2GB is located in an urban city, within the Wells area of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Wells Town area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wells Town is £46,480 per year. The median sale price in Wells is £320,000 (around £358 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £253,750 and £436,250. The nearest station is Castle Cary, about 9.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Wells Town has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,576 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Wells Town has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.4%

Approximately 17.4% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Wells Town is £46,480 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BA5 2GB.

Flood risk

No risk

Wells Town near BA5 2GB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Castle Cary located about 9.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
248
Population density
2,500 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.09(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.94(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.63(-29%)
Public order
4.05(-38%)
Burglary
3.47(+25%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
235
94.76%
Other White
10
4.03%
Other Asian
3
1.21%
Total population: 248

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
33.8%
Level 3 (A level)
40
18.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
16.43%
No qualifications
32
15.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
8.92%
Total 16+ residents: 213

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
50.43%
Owns with a mortgage
24
20.87%
Other social rented
19
16.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.83%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.61%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Wells

Median price: £320,000
Price per sq ft: £358
Sales (last 12 months): 168
Typical range (middle 50%): £254K – £436K

Based on 168 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £358 per square foot) in Wells area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,000 up to £995,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wells over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£615,000£380
Semi-Detached49£326,000£387
Terraced59£310,000£335
Flats28£185,000£286

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wells

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wells.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£447,500£183,000£232,000£225,000
2017£440,000£151,750£250,000£230,000
2018£425,000£190,000£260,000£230,000
2019£425,000£163,000£255,500£222,000
2020£415,000£187,500£280,000£266,000
2021£454,225£177,000£285,000£266,500
2022£500,000£195,000£302,500£280,000
2023£525,000£181,500£319,000£295,000
2024£500,000£189,000£320,000£310,000
2025£575,000£182,500£326,250£315,000
2026£625,000£182,500£320,000£297,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wells.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wells.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£297£280£276£244
2017£299£248£284£258
2018£325£279£298£268
2019£291£256£285£263
2020£316£283£294£273
2021£368£269£311£289
2022£383£318£360£327
2023£406£285£376£341
2024£385£310£361£329
2025£382£288£397£327
2026£380£286£383£338
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wells.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wells in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA5 2GB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA5 2GB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 May 202639, Wheeler Grove, Wells, BA5 2GBSemi-DetachedFreehold£380,000
17 Feb 2026120, Ebbor Gorge Road, Wells, BA5 1GQSemi-DetachedLeasehold£116,000
20 Jan 202648, Ebbor Gorge Road, Wells, BA5 1GQSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000
20 Jun 202562, Ebbor Gorge Road, Wells, BA5 1GQSemi-DetachedFreehold£315,000
18 Dec 20257, Horrington Hill Close, Wells, BA5 1GWTerracedFreehold£260,000

Schools

In the BA5 2GB postcode area, located within Wells Town, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for BA5 2GB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miSecondaryThe Blue SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.6 miPrimarySt Cuthbert's Church of England Junior SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.6 miPrimarySt Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Somerset district.

Band A£1,707
Band B£1,992
Band C£2,276
Band D£2,561
Band E£3,130
Band F£3,699
Band G£4,268
Band H£5,121

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BA5 2GB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Member of parliament

Tessa Munt

Wells and Mendip Hills - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictSomersetE06000066
Parliamentary ConstituencyWells and Mendip HillsE14001572
WardWellsE05014388
ParishWellsE04008595
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wells TownE02006054
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Mendip 008CE01029080
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1981-06-01

Frequently asked questions about BA5 2GB

Is BA5 2GB (Wells Town) safe?

The area around BA5 2GB records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near BA5 2GB?

The median sale price around BA5 2GB in Wells is £320,000 (about £358 per square foot) based on 168 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BA5 2GB?

There are 5 schools close to BA5 2GB, including The Blue School (Good), St Cuthbert's Church of England Junior School (Good) and St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around BA5 2GB?

BA5 2GB scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,576 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BA5 2GB (Wells Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wells and Mendip Hills covering BA5 2GB is Tessa Munt (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.