Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the BA5 postcode area, covering Wells and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£245,516
Median price
£242,500
5-year trend
+58.5%
Total sales
12,221
The BA5 area has 659 individual postcodes with 12,221 registered sales. Prices are +38.1% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Wells. The five-year price movement is +58.5%.
With an average of £245,516, BA5 is a mid-range area, +38.1% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 12,221 recorded sales across 659 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in BA5 is +58.5%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
BA5 3DF
£107,893 avg · 191 sales
BA5 1SH
£77,609 avg · 156 sales
BA5 2DQ
£134,263 avg · 121 sales
BA5 3DE
£114,301 avg · 119 sales
BA5 1SF
£179,333 avg · 103 sales
BA5 2QX
£187,898 avg · 99 sales
BA5 1SG
£215,328 avg · 97 sales
BA5 3JS
£132,973 avg · 96 sales
BA5 1PD
£388,768 avg · 92 sales
This BA5 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the BA5 postcode area is £245,516, based on 12,221 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Wells.
Properties in BA5 average £245,516, which is +38.1% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
BA5 is +38.1% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales. With 659 postcodes, there is a wide range of property options and price points within this area.
Prices in BA5 have moved +58.5% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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