Balch Road, Wells
House prices, sold prices and local information for BA5 2BY, BA5 2BZ, BA5 2BX.
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At a glance
9 property sales on Balch Road, Wells have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2023. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £301,667. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £277,286. Average sale prices fell from £305,833 in 2023 to £295,000 in 2026 (-4%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 19% below the Wells average of £372,093 over the same period. By property type, sales here have been 78% terraced, 22% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Balch Road range from £196,000 to £330,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 41 streets in Wells with at least two sales in the last year, Balch Road ranks 28th for average price.
House prices on Balch Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all BA5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 9 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 7 | £277,286 | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £311,250 | 2 Aug 2024 |
Sold prices on Balch Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85, Balch Road BA5 2BX | 17 Jul 2026 | £260,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 41, Balch Road BA5 2BY | 27 Feb 2026 | £330,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 56, Balch Road BA5 2BZ | 12 Dec 2025 | £315,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Balch Road BA5 2BZ | 28 Oct 2025 | £196,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, Balch Road BA5 2BY | 28 Mar 2025 | £230,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 79, Balch Road BA5 2BY | 2 Aug 2024 | £315,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 18, Balch Road BA5 2BZ | 29 Nov 2023 | £307,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 65, Balch Road BA5 2BY | 24 Aug 2023 | £295,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 74, Balch Road BA5 2BX | 8 Feb 2023 | £315,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Balch Road
Crime
60 crimes were reported within about a mile of Balch Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 28 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 7 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Balch Road is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:
- North Somerset area Flood alert area
- River Sheppey Flood warning area
- East Somerset Rivers Flood alert area
- River Brue and Glastonbury Millstream from Lovington to Highbridge, low lying properties Flood warning area
- River Brue and Glastonbury Millstream from Lovington to Highbridge Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Balch Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Junior School 170 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School 154 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–7 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| The Blue School 1,362 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School 160 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Wells Cathedral School 670 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 2–19 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Stoberry Park School 303 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Wookey Primary School 93 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Coxley Primary School 70 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Nearest bus stops
- The Green (N-bound, Coronation Road) 1 min walk
- The Green (S-bound, Coronation Road) 1 min walk
- Burcott Stores (opp, Burcott Road) 1 min walk
- Burcott Stores (W-bound, Burcott Road) 1 min walk
GP surgeries
- Wells Health Centre
Priory Health Park, Glastonbury Road, Wells · 0.4 mi - Wells City Practice
Priory Medical Centre, Priory Health Park, Wells · 0.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar - Wells · 0.4 mi
- Lidl Lidl Strawberry Way · 0.4 mi
- Tesco Tesco Wells Superstore · 0.5 mi
- Asda Express Asda Wells Express Petrol · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Wells City Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Boots · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- Priory Road Dental Surgery · 0.5 mi
- 11 Priory Road (dental Practice) · 0.5 mi
- Rock House Dental Surgery · 0.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 66.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 23.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 10.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 957 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 57.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 29.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,940 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 74% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 92% |
Share of homes across Somerset with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Balch Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 96.4% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 52.2% | 50.2% |
| No religion | 38.6% | 41.5% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 91.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 9.6% | 8.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 35.9% | 30.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.6% | 17.6% |
| No qualifications | 14.6% | 17.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.6% | 15.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.6% | 10.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Other qualifications | 2.2% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.1% | 46% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 35.2% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 13.7% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 50.5% | 41.2% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 23.2% | 31.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 19% | 14% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 7.3% | 13.5% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Somerset.
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