The BA5 2 Wells Postcode Sector
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The BA5 2 postcode sector is within the county of Somerset.
According to the 2021 Census, the BA5 2 postcode sector is home to 7,655 residents.
Each postcode sector can contain up to 400 unique postcode units. With 276 already in use, that leaves 124 potentially available.
The BA5 2 postal code covers the settlement of WELLS.
The BA5 2 Postcode shares a border with BA5 1 (WELLS, Wookey, Westbury Sub Mendip) and BA5 3 (WELLS, Croscombe, Priddy).
Map of BA5 2
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Key facts
- Within the post town of WELLS.
- BA5 2 is in the BA5 district, within the BA Bath area.
- Royal Mail delivery office: Wells Delivery Office.
- Area: 1.06 sq mi (2.73 km² / 675.30 acres).
Street list for BA5 2
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| HIGH STREET | 204 |
| ETHEL STREET | 152 |
| PRINCES ROAD | 134 |
| MARKET PLACE | 62 |
| TUCKER STREET | 58 |
| CHAMBERLAIN STREET | 40 |
| WHEELER GROVE | 40 |
| WELSH COURT | 39 |
| MELBOURNE HOUSE MEWS | 34 |
| SADLER STREET | 34 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 633 |
| Shoplifting | 301 |
| Public order | 175 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 114 |
| Other theft | 100 |
| Burglary | 63 |
| Vehicle crime | 36 |
| Robbery | 26 |
| Other crime | 25 |
| Drugs | 24 |
| Possession of weapons | 11 |
| Bicycle theft | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
Postcodes in this sector
Schools and places of education
Stoberry Park School
Community school
North Road, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2TJ
Head: Mr Andrew Shakesby
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2018-02-06
Pupils: 326
The Blue School
Academy converter
Kennion Road, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2NR
Head: Mr Mark Woodlock
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2023-05-18
Pupils: 1464
Neighbouring sectors and settlements
House prices
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £668,857 | 21 | £486,246 | 40 | £511,869 | 37 | £489,575 | 50 |
| Semi-detached | £327,730 | 34 | £331,777 | 35 | £296,501 | 41 | £277,930 | 37 |
| Terraced | £304,676 | 55 | £280,939 | 54 | £308,585 | 52 | £292,561 | 75 |
| Flats | £234,147 | 30 | £212,025 | 26 | £191,173 | 24 | £223,702 | 32 |
Important postcodes and buildings
BA5 2FB is the postcode for Wells Leisure Centre, Charter Way
BA5 2NR is the postcode for KENNION BLOCK, The Blue School, Milton Lane, MILTON BLOCK, The Blue School, Milton Lane, and MIDDLE BLOCK, The Blue School, Milton Lane
BA5 2PJ is the postcode for 46 Chamberlain Street
BA5 2PU is the postcode for Somerset County Council, Wells Library, Union Street
BA5 2QF is the postcode for Somerset Skills & Learning, The Portway Building, Portway Avenue
BA5 2QL is the postcode for St. Josephs & St. Teresa Catholic Primary School, Lovers Walk
BA5 2RB is the postcode for Wells City Council, Town Hall, Market Place
BA5 2TJ is the postcode for Stoberry Park School, North Road
Administrative coverage
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Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions within or around this postcode sector.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
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| Wells and Mendip Museum | Museums & Art Galleries | Museum and / or Art Gallery | View map |
Maps and visuals
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Weather forecast for BA5 2
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