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BA5

WELLS

Somerset, South West, England

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BA5 is the postcode district for WELLS, located in Somerset, South West.

Avg price £413,089
1yr change ▼ 7.3%
Crime 66% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£413,089

▼ 7.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

44% above national avg

Crime Rate

27.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

66% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

12 schools

Broadband Speed

258 Mbps

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.

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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

£385K £400K £414K £429K £444K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

2

Good

3

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

39,945

Population

67

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.

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258.0 Mbps

Avg Download

46.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

88%

Superfast Coverage

64%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about BA5 WELLS

What is the average house price in BA5 WELLS?
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 WELLS 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 is the population of BA5 WELLS?
The population of BA5 (WELLS) is approximately 39,945 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 64% of homes are owner-occupied, 23% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in BA5 WELLS?
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.

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