City · Somerset
Wells
Population 11,145 · Postcode BA5 · South West, England
Population: Parish of Wells, Census 2021 · What each figure covers
Where the figures come from
- Wells parishProperty, crime, broadband, food hygiene and businesses are for this whole area.
- WellsThe place itself: its built-up area, as mapped by ONS.
- Centre of WellsFlood risk, planning, transport and weather are measured from here.
At a glance
Property£320,000Median · 168 sales in 12 months▲+14% notably above national averageWells parishView sales →
Crime93 / 1,0001,035 incidents in 12 months=-2% on par with national averageWells parishView breakdown →
Broadband119.8 MbpsAverage download (2023) · Up to 1000 Mbps now▼-28% notably below national averageWells parishView coverage →
Schools10 schools8 primary, 1 secondary, 1 other · latest Ofsted resultsWells parish and nearbyView schools →
Food hygiene79% top-rated73 of 92 businesses rated 5-star=+1% on par with national averageWells parishView ratings →
Businesses1,262Top: Professional services, Construction, Real estate▲+34% well above national averageWells parishView directory →
Planning312Within 5 km, 12 months · 27 in last 30 days · 117 pending · 148 approved · Mendip councilWithin 5 km of WellsView applications →
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