Postcode report
Is BA5 2BN a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About BA5 2BN: area rating, property, schools and local change
BA5 2BN is a postcode in Wells, Somerset, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BA5 2BN, then scores the surrounding small area 42/100 - bottom 26% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BA5 2BN are housing and property market signals, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BA5 2BN is based on Mendip 008 Census 2021. It covers 8,317 residents, 2,146 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 51, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 66% owner-occupied, 20% privately rented, 13% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near BA5 2BN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BA5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £423k from 85 rolling sales, down 1.7% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BA5 2BN can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BA5 2BN by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BA5 2BN is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BA5 2BN
Is BA5 2BN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 42/100 (bottom 26% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BA5 2BN?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BA5 2BN?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BA5 2BN?
LocaleIQ matched BA5 2BN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BA5 2BN?
The latest median sold price is £423k based on 85 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BA5 2BN?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.