Welsford Avenue is in Wells and in Mendip district. BA5 2JA is located in the Wells Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wells. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Welsford Avenue, Wells, BA5 2JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BA5 2HZ, BA5 2NE, BA5 2NH, BA5 2JE, BA5 2JQ, BA5 2JG, BA5 2LU, BA5 2NF, BA5 2FG.

Welsford Avenue Street Report

Property Prices

Average property prices on Welsford Avenue are based on 124 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Mendip.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

Estimated Average Property Prices for BA5 2JA

Average Price
£326,070
Semi-Detached
£315,594
Terraced
£251,609
Detached
£431,958
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Welsford Avenue

Average Price
£320,184
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Welsford AvenueStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2023
68 Welsford Avenue, Wells, Somerset
Detached, an established residential building 		£495,0002023-03-15 £495,000
100 Welsford Avenue, Wells, Somerset
Semi-Detached, an established residential building 		£285,0002021-09-28 £303,731
70 Welsford Avenue, Wells, Somerset
Detached, an established residential building 		£425,0002021-06-25 £475,993
96 Welsford Avenue, Wells, Somerset
Terraced, an established residential building 		£210,0002020-05-19 £259,758
92 Welsford Avenue, Wells, Somerset
Terraced, an established residential building 		£160,0002020-05-15 £197,911

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Lovers Walk, BA5 2QL 		921 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
2out of 4St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School
Keward Avenue, BA5 1TS 		1,180 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
3out of 4St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School
Keward Walk, BA5 1TZ 		1,219 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Stoberry Park School
North Road, BA5 2TJ 		1,486 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Wookey Primary School
Wells Road, Wookey BA5 1LQ 		3,055 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4The Blue School
Kennion Road, BA5 2NR 		513 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
- not ratedWells Cathedral School
15 The Liberty, BA5 2ST 		1,302 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 Food hygiene rating Distance
Annas CafeWells Leisure Centre, Charter Way381 yd
Tuckers8 Tucker Street807 yd
AjwaRestaurant855 yd
Strangers with Coffee31 St Cuthbert Street877 yd
Long Story Bistro84 High Street948 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Wells RFCWells Rugby Football Club, Charter Way381 yd
Wells Operatic SocietyWells Operatic Society, The Little Theatre771 yd
Cheddar Valley InnCheddar Valley Inn, 22 Tucker Street802 yd
The Globe InnThe Globe Inn, 18-20 Priest Row837 yd
TramwaysWells Buses Social Club, West Street854 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Ho Ho Chinese Takeaway82 High Street950 yd
Orient ExpressSouth Western Electricity Plc, Priory Road1,055 yd
Da Luciano Pizzeria15-17 Broad Street1,058 yd
Chubbys1 St John Street1,079 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Waitrose LtdWhiting Way795 yd
TescoTesco Supermarket, Tucker Street802 yd
LidlLidl Great Britain Ltd, Strawberry Way South1,045 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Wells Blue Sports Centre
KENNION ROAD 		artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts403 yd
Wells Leisure Centre
CHARTER WAY 		health and fitness suite, swimming pool414 yd
Wells Cathedral School Stp
MONDYES COURT MONDYES COURT MILTON LANE 		artificial grass pitch829 yd
Haybridge Park
STATION YARD STATION YARD 		grass pitches1,062 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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 78.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 71.4%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 71.4%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed44 Mbit/s
Average download speed55.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed158.48 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed158.48 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed8.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed10.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed21.82 Mbit/s

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

Safety

Is Welsford Avenue Street dangerous?

In 2023, 105 crimes were reported near Welsford Avenue . 59% of streets in the UK are more dangerous. This street can be considered safe. The most common type of crime was violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of BA5 2JA.

Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence.

More Crime Statistics for Welsford Avenue, Wells, BA5 2JA

Crime Statistics

All Crimes 105
Violence And Sexual Offences 55
Criminal Damage And Arson 10
Public Order 10
Anti Social Behaviour 10
Other Theft 7
Drugs 4
Burglary 3
Vehicle Crime 3
Possession Of Weapons 2
Other Crime 1

List of latest crimes

List of latest crimes committed within a 0.5 mile radius of the center of BA5 2JA.

MonthCrime TypeOutcomeLocationDistance
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Mary Road169 yd
2023-12Other theftUnder investigationOn or near Kennion Road283 yd
2023-12Other crimeUnder investigationOn or near Mary Road169 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Griffin Close436 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Portway402 yd
2023-12Other theftUnder investigationOn or near Ash Lane462 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Kennion Road283 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Kennion Road283 yd
2023-12Other theftUnder investigationOn or near Welsh Court433 yd
2023-12BurglaryUnder investigationOn or near Parking Area70 yd
More Crime Statistics for Welsford Avenue, Wells, BA5 2JA

Employment

BA5 2JA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in BA5 2JA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired74
Full-Time Employee52
Self-Employed29
Part-Time Employee23
Student (economically inactive)9
Unemployed6
Looking after home or family5
Long-Term Sick or disabled5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4
Other1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles22
Manufacturing15
Construction15
Human health and social work activities10
Professional, scientific and technical activities10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security9
Accommodation and food service activities9
Other7
Education6
Information and communication4
Administrative and support service activities4
Transport and storage3
Financial and insurance activities2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Mining and quarrying1

People

Gender

Female130
Male110

Partnership Status

Single50
Married: Opposite sex107
Separated2
Divorced21
Widowed27

Health

Very good health85
Good health100
Fair health43
Bad health10
Very bad health2

Education and Qualifications

No qualifications42
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 25
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 30
Apprenticeship8
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 33
Degree or Similar 66
Other5

Culture

Ethnic Group

Chinese6
Indian1
Black African1
Mixed White and African1
White231

Country of Birth

United Kingdom223
European Union3
Africa5
Middle East and Asia2
The Americas and the Caribbean3

Length of Residence

Born in the UK223
10+ Years14
5-10 Years3

Passport Held

United Kingdom192
France1
Italy2
South and Eastern Africa1
Southern Asia1
North America and the Caribbean1
No passport held42

Religion

No religion93
Christian136
Buddhist1
Not answered10
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