Ken Close is in Wells and in Mendip district.
BA5 3ND is located in the Wells St Thomas' electoral ward, within the English
Parliamentary constituency of Wells. This postcode has been in use
since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ken Close, Wells, BA5 3ND and displays a report on the
quality of
life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA5 3NF, BA5 3NE, BA5 3NA, BA5 3NB, BA5 3NQ, BA5 3LP, BA5 3LS, BA5 3LQ, BA5 3NH.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Ken Close, Wells, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-06-16 | £337,238 |
| 5 Ken Close, Wells, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2017-11-28 | £352,265 |
| 3 Ken Close, Wells, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2013-12-09 | £354,551 |
| 8 Ken Close, Wells, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2009-07-10 | £303,329 |
| 3 Ken Close, Wells, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2007-06-18 | £330,831 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3out of 4 | Stoberry Park School North Road, BA5 2TJ | 1,007 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 3out of 4 | St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School Lovers Walk, BA5 2QL | 1,551 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 4out of 4 | Horrington Primary School West Horrington, BA5 3EB | 1,944 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 2out of 4 | St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School Keward Avenue, BA5 1TS | 2,401 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 3out of 4 | St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School Keward Walk, BA5 1TZ | 2,469 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3out of 4 | The Blue School Kennion Road, BA5 2NR | 1,917 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - not rated | Wells Cathedral School 15 The Liberty, BA5 2ST | 1,119 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells (Somerset) Golf Club Ltd | Wells Golf Club, Old Frome Road | 815 yd | |
| Wells Cricket Club | School Lane, South Horrington Village | 996 yd | |
| Fountain Inn | 1 St Thomas Street | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens Wells | 6 Bath Road | 619 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wells Cathedral School (Bekynton Avenue & Torr Furlong Grass Pitches) BEKYNTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 403 yd |
| Wells (Somerset) Golf Club Ltd BLACKHEATH LANE | golf | 813 yd |
| Wells Cricket Club WELLS CRICKET CLUB WELLS CRICKET CLUB SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 975 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.
In 2023, 27 crimes were reported
near Ken Close .
76% of streets in the UK are more dangerous.
This street can be considered very safe.
The most common type of crime was
violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of BA5 3ND.
Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the
Open Government Licence.
| All Crimes | 27 |
| Violence And Sexual Offences | 16 |
| Criminal Damage And Arson | 5 |
| Anti Social Behaviour | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other Theft | 1 |
List of latest crimes committed within a 0.5 mile radius of the center of BA5 3ND.
| Month | Crime Type | Outcome | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12 | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect | On or near Churchill Close | 363 yd |
| 2023-12 | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect | On or near Churchill Close | 363 yd |
| 2023-11 | Burglary | Under investigation | On or near Creighton Close | 102 yd |
| 2023-11 | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect | On or near Bath Road | 198 yd |
| 2023-11 | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect | On or near Sealey Crescent | 323 yd |
| 2023-11 | Anti-social behaviour | On or near Bath Road | 198 yd | |
| 2023-10 | Anti-social behaviour | On or near Bekynton Avenue | 331 yd | |
| 2023-10 | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect | On or near Churchill Close | 363 yd |
| 2023-10 | Criminal damage and arson | Unable to prosecute suspect | On or near Plumptre Avenue | 353 yd |
| 2023-10 | Anti-social behaviour | On or near Bath Road | 198 yd |
The percentage of retired residents living in BA5 3ND area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 116 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Female | 170 |
| Male | 148 |
| Single | 69 |
| Married: Opposite sex | 142 |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 2 |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 2 |
| Separated | 1 |
| Divorced | 30 |
| Widowed | 24 |
| Very good health | 129 |
| Good health | 124 |
| Fair health | 55 |
| Bad health | 7 |
| Very bad health | 3 |
| No qualifications | 33 |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 33 |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 33 |
| Apprenticeship | 23 |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 31 |
| Degree or Similar | 113 |
| Other | 4 |
| Indian | 1 |
| Other Asian | 1 |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4 |
| Mixed Other | 1 |
| White | 308 |
| Arab | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 303 |
| European Union | 5 |
| Rest of Europe | 1 |
| Africa | 3 |
| Middle East and Asia | 3 |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2 |
| Oceania | 1 |
| Born in the UK | 303 |
| 10+ Years | 10 |
| 5-10 Years | 3 |
| 2-5 Years | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 259 |
| France | 1 |
| Italy | 1 |
| Poland | 1 |
| Middle East | 1 |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1 |
| No passport held | 54 |
| No religion | 110 |
| Christian | 188 |
| Buddhist | 1 |
| Jewish | 1 |
| Other religion | 3 |
| Not answered | 15 |