Postcode BA5 3LW 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 32.4 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 9.1 miles away. There are 2 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 32.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.7% 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 3LW.
Oakhill, Horrington & Chewton Mendip near BA5 3LW 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 9.1 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 3LW postcode area, located within Oakhill, Horrington & Chewton Mendip, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BA5 3LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.