South Street, Wells, BA5 1SL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA5 1SL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	59.4%	53.5%	-5.9%	51.0%	2.5%
Male	40.6%	46.5%	5.9%	49.0%	-2.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	27.6%	32.5%	4.9%	37.9%	-5.4%
Married: Opposite sex	38.6%	35.8%	-2.8%	44.2%	-8.4%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	1.3%	0.8%	-0.5%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	13.6%	13%	-0.6%	9.1%	3.9%
Widowed	18%	17.1%	-0.9%	6.1%	11.0%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	35.8%	28.9%	-6.9%	48.4%	-19.5%
Good health	37.8%	43.4%	5.6%	33.6%	9.8%
Fair health	18.9%	20.7%	1.8%	12.7%	8.0%
Bad health	7.1%	5.9%	-1.2%	4.0%	1.9%
Very bad health	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	1.2%	0.0%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around BA5 1SL this area, 8.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	16.2%	8.5%	-7.7%	18.2%	-9.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.2%	5.6%	-7.6%	9.6%	-4.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.2%	13.3%	-2.9%	13.4%	-0.1%
Apprenticeship	1.8%	5.6%	3.8%	5.3%	0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.2%	16.1%	6.9%	16.9%	-0.8%
Degree or Similar	36.4%	47.6%	11.2%	33.8%	13.8%
Other	7%	3.2%	-3.8%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%	0.7%	0.9%
Indian	0%	3.1%	3.1%	3.1%	0.0%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	1.2%	0.4%	0.9%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
White	96.5%	92.2%	-4.3%	81.4%	10.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 82.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.4%	82.4%	-3.0%	83.2%	-0.8%
European Union	8.3%	7.4%	-0.9%	6.1%	1.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	2%	0%	-2.0%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.4%	7%	4.6%	5.6%	1.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2%	1.6%	-0.4%	1.3%	0.3%
Oceania	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	83.9%	82.1%	-1.8%	83.2%	-1.1%
10+ Years	3.1%	10.9%	7.8%	9.8%	1.1%
5-10 Years	3.1%	3.1%	0.0%	2.9%	0.2%
2-5 Years	1.6%	3.5%	1.9%	2.2%	1.3%
Less than 2 years	8.3%	0.4%	-7.9%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.5%	76.7%	8.8%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
France	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Romania	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Central and South America	1.2%	0.2%	1.0%
No passport held	7%	13.5%	-6.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.5%	37.2%	-3.7%
Christian	53.3%	46.2%	7.1%
Buddhist	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Hindu	3.1%	1.7%	1.4%
Other religion	2.3%	0.6%	1.7%
Not answered	6.6%	6.0%	0.6%

Safety

Is South Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Street was 384.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 341.6% higher than the Wells average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

South Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Wells and the 57th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 175.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£41,400

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in BA5 1SL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on South Street are based on 55 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Somerset.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for South Street, Wells, BA5 1SL

Estimated Average Property Prices for BA5 1SL

Average Price
£479,067

Semi-Detached
£337,410

Terraced
£386,380

Detached
£737,285

Flats/Maisonettes
£338,631

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for South Street

Average Price
£403,220

Semi-Detached
£327,451

Terraced
£352,358

Detached
£729,640

Flats/Maisonettes
£316,653

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on South Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
53 South Street, Wells, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£325,000	2021-06-30	£340,784
53 South Street, Wells, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£210,000	2013-12-20	£292,522
29 South Street, Wells, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£240,000	2013-03-22	£394,314
36 South Street, Wells, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£318,750	2007-05-04	£491,929
38 South Street, Wells, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£174,000	2005-04-12	£310,670

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BA5 1SL

Employment

BA5 1SL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in BA5 1SL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 52% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	128
Full-Time Employee	43
Self-Employed	23
Part-Time Employee	18
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Looking after home or family	8
Other	6
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities	23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Other	12
Education	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Manufacturing	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Human health and social work activities	6
Construction	3
Information and communication	3
Transport and storage	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School Lovers Walk , BA5 2QL	3out of 4	352 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School Keward Avenue , BA5 1TS	2out of 4	908 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stoberry Park School North Road , BA5 2TJ	3out of 4	968 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School Keward Walk , BA5 1TZ	3out of 4	979 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Horrington Primary School West Horrington , BA5 3EB	4out of 4	3,377 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Blue School Kennion Road , BA5 2NR	3out of 4	702 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wells Cathedral School 15 The Liberty , BA5 2ST	- not rated	641 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Coffee#1	53 High Street	112 yd
Pickwicks Limited	25 Broad Street	113 yd
Cafe Nostra	14 Broad Street	142 yd
Fig Tree Deli	52 High Street	143 yd
Daniels & Co. Sandwich Bar	5 Queen Street	150 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Venue	42 South Street	28 yd
Fosso Lounge	41 High Street	97 yd
Rose and Crown	The Rose And Crown Inn, 7 St John Street	126 yd
The Kings Head	High Street	133 yd
City Arms	69 High Street	161 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Da Luciano Pizzeria	15-17 Broad Street	113 yd
Chubbys	1 St John Street	122 yd
Orient Express	South Western Electricity Plc, Priory Road	195 yd
Ho Ho Chinese Takeaway	82 High Street	221 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Waitrose Ltd	Whiting Way	378 yd
Morrisons	Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Plc, East Somerset Way	383 yd
Tesco	Tesco Supermarket, Tucker Street	499 yd
Lidl	Lidl Great Britain Ltd, Strawberry Way South	562 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Wells Recreation Ground Silver Street	grass pitches	98 yd
Wells Cathedral School Stp MONDYES COURT MONDYES COURT MILTON LANE	artificial grass pitch	558 yd
Wells Cathedral School SCHOOL OFFICE SCHOOL OFFICE THE LIBERTY	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	647 yd
Wells City Afc Athletic Ground 11 ALFRED COURT 11 ALFRED COURT GATE LANE	grass pitches	733 yd
Wells Blue Sports Centre KENNION ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	814 yd
St Cuthberts C Of E Junior School Keward Avenue	grass pitches	955 yd
Stoberry Park Junior School STOBERRY PARK SCHOOL STOBERRY PARK SCHOOL NORTH ROAD	grass pitches	975 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	94.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	89.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	84.2%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	60 Mbit/s
Average download speed	52.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	71.68 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	71.68 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of BA5 1SL