South Street, Wells
House prices, sold prices and local information for BA5 1SJ, BA5 1SL.
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At a glance
9 property sales on South Street, Wells have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 30 Sep 2022. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £374,331. Average sale prices fell from £512,500 in 2016 to £427,950 in 2022 (-16%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 89% terraced, 11% detached. Recorded sale prices on South Street range from £239,950 to £775,000. 91% of homes sold here were freehold and 9% leasehold.
House prices on South Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. South Street 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: 91% freehold and 9% leasehold across 11 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 8 | £374,331 | 30 Sep 2022 |
| Detached | 1 | £250,000 | 22 Aug 2016 |
Sold prices on South Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12, South Street BA5 1SJ | 30 Sep 2022 | £580,900 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, South Street BA5 1SJ | 24 Feb 2022 | £275,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 53, South Street BA5 1SL | 30 Jun 2021 | £325,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12, South Street BA5 1SJ | 27 May 2021 | £229,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 21, South Street BA5 1SJ | 4 Dec 2020 | £275,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, South Street BA5 1SJ | 25 Sep 2020 | £273,800 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, South Street BA5 1SJ | 3 Jun 2019 | £250,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, South Street BA5 1SJ | 18 Apr 2018 | £325,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, South Street BA5 1SJ | 29 Nov 2017 | £239,950 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 27, South Street BA5 1SJ | 22 Aug 2016 | £250,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| The Old Coach House, 14, South Street BA5 1SJ | 27 May 2016 | £775,000 | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 12, South Street | £229,500 (May 2021) → £580,900 (Sep 2022) | +153% over 1 yr |
| 15, South Street | £239,950 (Nov 2017) → £250,000 (Jun 2019) | +4% over 2 yrs |
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Schools near South Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School 160 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Wells Cathedral School 670 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 2–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| The Blue School 1,362 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School 154 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–7 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Stoberry Park School 303 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Junior School 170 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Coxley Primary School 70 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 2.0 mi |
| Horrington Primary School 100 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 2.0 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
- Market Place (S-bound, Sadler Street) 4 min walk
- Chamberlain Street (SW-bound, Chamberlain Street) 5 min walk
- Mendip West Slinky - Wells DRT 5 min walk
- Chamberlain Street (NE-bound, Chamberlain Street) 5 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
- Cook Cook Wells · 0.1 mi
- Morrisons Morrisons Wells · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Tesco Wells Superstore · 0.2 mi
- Asda Express Asda Wells Express Petrol · 0.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Wells City Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- Priory Road (dental Surgery) · 0.1 mi
- Rock House Dental Surgery · 0.1 mi
- Priory Road Dental Surgery · 0.2 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 6 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 | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 65.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 24.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 9.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 989 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 11.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 52.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 36.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,847 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 97% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 97% | 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 South Street
Ethnic group
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.6% | 96.4% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 53.8% | 50.2% |
| No religion | 36.3% | 41.5% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 91.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 10.7% | 8.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 38.7% | 30.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.1% | 17.6% |
| No qualifications | 15.5% | 17.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.1% | 15.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.7% | 10.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| Other qualifications | 2.5% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Good health | 39.7% | 35.2% |
| Very good health | 39.4% | 46% |
| Fair health | 16% | 13.7% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 45.9% | 41.2% |
| No cars or vans in household | 27.4% | 14% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 20.1% | 31.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 6.7% | 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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