BA5 comprises the Wells postcode district in Somerset, demonstrating moderate performance metrics relative to national benchmarks. Over the past five years, property prices have appreciated at a compound annual growth rate of 1.9%, substantially below the national average, while rental growth has reached 5.5% annually, indicating stronger investor returns from lettings than capital appreciation. The district currently sits at the latent stage of gentrification with a trajectory score of 47.2 out of 100, placing it in the 32nd percentile nationally. This positioning suggests BA5 remains relatively underdeveloped in terms of regeneration momentum compared to higher-performing districts, though the rental yield differential warrants consideration for income-focused investors evaluating the South West market.
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- 1Property prices up 1.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.5% per year
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What's changing in Wells · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.7 points this month to 45/100, driven mainly by safety.
Wells (BA5) common questions
Is Wells up and coming?
Wells (BA5) has a trajectory score of 45/100 (Average), placing it in the top 75% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 0.9 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Wells safe?
Wells has a safety score of 24/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Wells?
The average property price in Wells (BA5) is £279k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Wells?
The median monthly rent in Wells (BA5) is £969 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Wells?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Bristol (BS10), Bristol (BS11), Bristol (BS7). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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