BA5 — WELLS | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in BA5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BA5 is £413,089, which is 11% above the Somerset average of £373,759.

Properties in BA5 cost 43.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BA5 have fallen 7.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£575,365	288
Semi-detached	£321,389	243
Terraced	£302,460	280
Flat	£201,595	157
All types	£413,089	1036

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in BA5

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 27.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BA5 has a crime rate well 66% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

10.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

4.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

5.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in BA5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BA5 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Coxley Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
Priddy Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Wookey Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Lawrence's CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Wells Cathedral School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

39,945

Population

Median Age

64%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

64.0%

Private rent

23.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BA5 are 258.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 86% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

258.0 Mbps

Avg Download

46.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

88%

Superfast Coverage

64%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BA5 is collected by Bath Council. The Band D rate is £2,081/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

BA5 — WELLS

Area Summary

BA5 (WELLS) offers above-average property prices (£413,089, 44% above national average), low crime (66% below national average), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (258 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BA5?

The average house price in BA5 (WELLS) is £413,089, based on 1036 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 44% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 7.3% over the past year.

Is BA5 a safe area to live?

Crime in BA5 is significantly below the national average (27.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (10.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in BA5?

There are 12 schools in or near BA5. 17% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. 3 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in BA5?

Council tax in BA5 is collected by Bath Council. The Band D rate is £2,081 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in BA5?

The average broadband download speed in BA5 is 258 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 88% of premises, ultrafast to 64%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in BA5 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in BA5 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 39,945.