Penleigh Road, Wells
House prices, sold prices and local information for BA5 2FA.
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At a glance
33 property sales on Penleigh Road, Wells have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 25 Nov 2022. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £455,533. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 4 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 45% detached, 45% semi-detached, 9% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Penleigh Road range from £265,000 to £675,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Penleigh Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Penleigh Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all BA5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 33 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £455,533 | 17 Jun 2021 |
| Semi-detached | 15 | £306,867 | 25 Nov 2022 |
| Terraced | 3 | £300,000 | 19 Oct 2018 |
Sold prices on Penleigh Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25, Penleigh Road BA5 2FA | 25 Nov 2022 | £390,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 23, Penleigh Road BA5 2FA | 28 Oct 2021 | £352,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 19, Penleigh Road BA5 2FA | 17 Jun 2021 | £675,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Penleigh Road BA5 2FA | 25 May 2021 | £576,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 39, Penleigh Road BA5 2FA | 28 Aug 2020 | £315,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 43, Penleigh Road BA5 2FA | 28 Aug 2020 | £286,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 29, Penleigh Road BA5 2FA | 24 Jul 2020 | £335,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 25, Penleigh Road BA5 2FA | 27 Mar 2020 | £315,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 35, Penleigh Road BA5 2FA | 19 Dec 2019 | £280,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 31, Penleigh Road BA5 2FA | 31 Oct 2019 | £305,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 37, Penleigh Road BA5 2FA | 31 Oct 2019 | £275,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Penleigh Road BA5 2FA | 31 Oct 2019 | £280,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 33, Penleigh Road BA5 2FA | 25 Oct 2019 | £305,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 23, Penleigh Road BA5 2FA | 26 Apr 2019 | £320,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 18, Penleigh Road BA5 2FA | 5 Mar 2019 | £422,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 22, Penleigh Road BA5 2FA | 25 Jan 2019 | £350,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 12, Penleigh Road BA5 2FA | 20 Dec 2018 | £490,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 24, Penleigh Road BA5 2FA | 20 Dec 2018 | £430,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 14, Penleigh Road BA5 2FA | 19 Dec 2018 | £525,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 20, Penleigh Road BA5 2FA | 19 Dec 2018 | £395,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 16, Penleigh Road BA5 2FA | 14 Dec 2018 | £360,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 21, Penleigh Road BA5 2FA | 9 Nov 2018 | £575,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 19, Penleigh Road BA5 2FA | 26 Oct 2018 | £570,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Penleigh Road BA5 2FA | 19 Oct 2018 | £300,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 11, Penleigh Road BA5 2FA | 28 Aug 2018 | £310,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 9, Penleigh Road BA5 2FA | 21 Aug 2018 | £290,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 13, Penleigh Road BA5 2FA | 29 Jun 2018 | £355,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 17, Penleigh Road BA5 2FA | 29 Jun 2018 | £355,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 15, Penleigh Road BA5 2FA | 28 Jun 2018 | £355,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Penleigh Road BA5 2FA | 28 Jun 2017 | £280,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Penleigh Road BA5 2FA | 26 May 2017 | £280,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Penleigh Road BA5 2FA | 28 Apr 2017 | £265,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Penleigh Road BA5 2FA | 4 Apr 2017 | £420,000 | Detached New build | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 25, Penleigh Road | £315,000 (Mar 2020) → £390,000 (Nov 2022) | +24% over 3 yrs |
| 23, Penleigh Road | £320,000 (Apr 2019) → £352,000 (Oct 2021) | +10% over 3 yrs |
| 19, Penleigh Road | £570,000 (Oct 2018) → £675,000 (Jun 2021) | +18% over 3 yrs |
| 12, Penleigh Road | £490,000 (Dec 2018) → £576,000 (May 2021) | +18% over 2 yrs |
| 5, Penleigh Road | £280,000 (May 2017) → £280,000 (Oct 2019) | +0% over 2 yrs |
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Schools near Penleigh Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School 154 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–7 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Junior School 170 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.8 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 | 1.5 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
- St. Cuthbert's Avenue (SE-bound, Saint Cuthbert Avenue) 2 min walk
- St. Cuthbert's Avenue (NW-bound, Saint Cuthbert Avenue) 2 min walk
- St. Cuthbert's Avenue (W-bound, Saint Cuthbert Avenue) 3 min walk
- Racal Electronics (NW-bound, Wookey Hole Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Wells Health Centre
Priory Health Park, Glastonbury Road, Wells · 0.9 mi - Wells City Practice
Priory Medical Centre, Priory Health Park, Wells · 0.9 mi
Supermarkets
- Asda Express Asda Wells Express Petrol · 0.7 mi
- Waitrose Waitrose Wells · 0.7 mi
- Spar Spar - Wells · 0.7 mi
- Tesco Tesco Wells Superstore · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
- Boots · 0.9 mi
- Wells City Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- Northam House Dental Surgery · 0.8 mi
- Rock House Dental Surgery · 0.8 mi
- Priory Road (dental Surgery) · 0.9 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 7 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 78.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 12.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 701 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 19.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,668 |
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 Penleigh Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.8% | 96.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49% | 41.5% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 50.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 91.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 8.1% | 8.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 39.1% | 30.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.7% | 17.6% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.7% | 15.3% |
| No qualifications | 11.4% | 17.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.6% | 10.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| Other qualifications | 2% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.6% | 46% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 35.2% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 13.7% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 41.1% | 41.2% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 37.7% | 31.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 14.2% | 13.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 7.1% | 14% |
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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