Postcode BA5 2LR is located in an urban city, within the Wells ward of Somerset in the South West region , and forms part of the Draycott, Westbury & Wookey area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Draycott, Westbury & Wookey is £49,200 per year. The nearest station is Castle Cary located about 9.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Draycott, Westbury & Wookey has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,364 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 5% least deprived areas in England.
Draycott, Westbury & Wookey has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Draycott, Westbury & Wookey is £49,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BA5 2LR.
Draycott, Westbury & Wookey near BA5 2LR 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 200 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Wells area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,000 up to £1,300,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £515,000 |
| Flats | 55 | £198,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £320,000 |
| Terraced | 57 | £325,000 |
10 years price trend in Wells
In the BA5 2LR postcode area, located within Draycott, Westbury & Wookey, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Waitrose | Whiting Way, Wells, BA5 2PJ | |
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | Chamberlain Street, Somerset, BA5 2PT | |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | 19-21 Tucker Street, Wells, BA5 2DZ |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Globe | Chamberlain Street, Somerset, BA5 2QJ | |
| 0.4 mi | The Sun Inn | Union Street, Somerset, BA5 2PU | |
| 0.5 mi | The King's Head | High Street, Somerset, BA5 2SH |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.