safety may need closer review
This public area guide compares Wells in Somerset using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Wells a good place to live?
Wells has a mixed public data profile, so whether it is a good fit depends on which factors matter most to you. Crime data appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Somerset below.
For the full breakdown, open the app report for deeper comparisons and shortlist tools.
Wells at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
No additional grounded may-suit bullets are available.
Watch out for
- Crime data appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in Wells
Crime rate
Crime rate
19.19 per 1,000 people
Percentile
25th percentile nationally
Crime data appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in Wells
House prices
Average sold price
£382,491
Percentile
71st percentile nationally
House prices are above the national middle range.
Schools in Wells
Flood risk in Wells
Transport in Wells
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Wells a good place to live?
Wells has a mixed public data profile, so whether it is a good fit depends on which factors matter most to you. Crime data appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Wells safe?
Wells ranks in the 25th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Wells?
The average sold price is £382,491, with house prices in the 71st percentile nationally.
How are schools in Wells?
Schools rank in the 47th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Wells?
Nearby public profiles include Mendip South in Somerset and Upper Tone in Somerset.
