Postcode BA5 3AF is located in an urban city, within the Wells ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Oakhill, Horrington & Chewton Mendip area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Oakhill, Horrington & Chewton Mendip is £57,578 per year. The nearest station is Castle Cary located about 9.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Oakhill, Horrington & Chewton Mendip has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,428 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Oakhill, Horrington & Chewton Mendip has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Oakhill, Horrington & Chewton Mendip is £57,578 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BA5 3AF.
Oakhill, Horrington & Chewton Mendip near BA5 3AF 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 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 3AF postcode area, located within Oakhill, Horrington & Chewton Mendip, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Stoberry Park School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.8 mi | Not applicable | Wells Cathedral School | Other independent school | N/A |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BA5 3AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Budgens | Bath Road, Somerset, BA5 3LF | Walking directions to Budgens |
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 3AF, 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.