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BA5 house prices

Land Registry sold prices · to Apr 2026

£331,650 ▲ +6.2% 12 months median · 685 sales (last 24 months)

Sold prices in the BA5 postcode (Wells, Somerset) have risen sharply over the past year — up 6.2% to a median £331,650, well above the wider Somerset trend. The priciest road in the district is Ash Lane at a median of £785,000 across 13 sales.

For the wider picture, see house prices across Somerset and how UK areas rank on affordability.

Wells (BA5) house price trend

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32 years of annual medians · source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.

Most expensive streets in BA5

StreetMedianSales
Ash Lane£785,00013
Church Street£775,0004
Thrupe Lane£650,0005
The Green£629,4004
Portway Avenue£595,0006
Masbury Close£577,1504
North Road£557,50014
Kippax Avenue£535,0004

Median price, last 5 years (streets with 4+ sales).

Recent sales in BA5

DateAddressPrice
Apr 202646 NORTH ROAD, BA5 2TL£980,000
Apr 20264 HIGH STREET, BA5 1JZ£335,000
Apr 2026ST. ATHELM LODGE WEST STREET, BA5 2GW£190,000
Apr 202650 BURCOTT ROAD, BA5 2EQ£200,000
Apr 20263 ASH LANE, BA5 2LT£351,000
Apr 2026MERCHANT HOUSE, 5 PENN PLACE, BA5 1DS£500,000
Apr 2026SOLOMON COOMBE, BA5 3BE£585,000
Apr 20261 SOUTHOVER, BA5 1UG£535,000
Apr 202622 MULLINS CLOSE, BA5 2EX£317,500
Mar 202622 MANOR COURT, BA5 1ER£305,000
Mar 20267 CHURCH ROAD, BA5 1RJ£294,000
Mar 20269 BEN KNOWLE HILL CLOSE, BA5 1GX£305,000
Mar 20264 THE POUND COURT, BA5 3PR£20,000
Mar 20268 ABBEY CLOSE, BA5 1LF£605,000
Mar 202635A ASH LANE, BA5 2LR£730,000

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Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in BA5 (Wells)?
The median sold price in the BA5 postcode district, Wells is £331,650, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.
How have house prices in BA5 changed over the last 12 months?
Median prices in BA5 have risen +6.2% over the last 12 months (Wells).
What's the most expensive street in BA5?
Over the last five years, the priciest street in BA5 has been Ash Lane, with a median sold price of £785,000 across 13 sales.
How many homes have sold in BA5 recently?
685 homes were sold in the BA5 postcode district in the last 24 months (HM Land Registry).
How much is a survey on a home in BA5?
Surveyors price by value, size and age. At BA5's median sold price of £331,650, budget roughly £500–£750 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey or £850–£1,300 for a Level 3 Building Survey. See house survey costs in 2026 for which level fits which property.
How much does it cost to move home in BA5?
Moving home in BA5 typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.

Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.