BA5 postcode: what it's like to live there
The BA5 district covers Wells, Shepton Mallet, Butleigh. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 7 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£315k
England £300k
Recorded crime
69
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
6.4 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£39,100
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
73%
of homes
Council tax
£2,600
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
18 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in BA5
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£492k
Semi-detached
£325k
Terraced
£270k
Flat
£190k
Primary schools in BA5
- Coxley Primary School · BA5 1RD · Report card 2026: Urgent improvement in some areas · Bottom 17% in England
- Croscombe Church of England Primary School · BA5 3QL · Requires improvement (2023)
- Horrington Primary School · BA5 3EB · Requires improvement (2024) · Bottom 17% in England
- Priddy Primary School · BA5 3BE · Remains Good (2024)
- St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School · BA5 1TZ · Remains Good (2023)
- St Cuthbert's Church of England Junior School · BA5 1TS · Good (2023)
- St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School · BA5 2QL · Good or better in every area (2024) · Top 41% in England
- St Lawrence's CofE Primary School · BA5 1HL · Good (2023)
- Stoberry Park School · BA5 2TJ · Remains Good (Concerns) (2024)
- Wookey Primary School · BA5 1LQ · Requires improvement in some areas (2025) · Bottom 4% in England
Secondary schools in BA5
- The Blue School · BA5 2NR · Remains Good (2023) · Top 35% in England
Fee-paying schools in BA5
- Wells Cathedral School · BA5 2ST · Inspected by ISI
Nurseries and pre-schools in BA5
- Cuddles & Care Children's Day Nursery · BA5 1UA · Good (Ofsted)
- Rockers and Rollers Day Nursery · BA5 1XJ · Good (Ofsted)
- Stepping Stones Preschool (Wells) · BA5 2TJ
- Wookey Primary School Sports Camp · BA5 1LQ
- Explorers Day Nursery · BA5 3LQ · Good (Ofsted)
- Horrington House Pre School · BA5 3EB · Good (Ofsted)
- Tree House Day Nursery · BA5 3DL · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in BA5
- Wells City Practice · BA5 1XJ
- Wells Health Centre · BA5 1XJ
Neighbourhoods in BA5
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of BA5 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Town | 41% | £315k | High | 10 min |
| Draycott, Westbury & Wookey | 38% | £390k | Very low | 22 min |
| Oakhill, Horrington & Chewton Mendip | 16% | £292k | Very low | 27 min |
| Pilton, Butleigh & Alhampton | 4% | £485k | Very low | 35 min |
Questions
Where is the BA5 postcode?
BA5 covers 7 neighbourhoods in Wells, Shepton Mallet, Butleigh, with 786 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in BA5?
The typical home price across BA5's neighbourhoods is £315k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in BA5?
10 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a BA5 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.