BA5 2FR
a residential postcode in Wells, Somerset
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.211 / 51°12'39"N
Longitude: -2.663 / 2°39'46"W
OS Eastings: 353785
OS Northings: 145968
OS Grid: ST537459
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR MM.3Z14
Mapcode Global: VH89R.STKH
Plus Code: 9C3V686P+CR
Maidenhead Locator System: IO81qf00
What Three Birds: heron.wagtail.cisticola
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Powell Court, Charter Way, Wells BA5 2FR
Summary
BA5 2FR is a residential postcode in Wells, Somerset. It was first introduced in July 1983.
The most common council tax bands are B and C.
Residential buildings are primarily terraced (including end-terrace). Domestic properties are mostly bungalows and houses.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £158,323 to £206,189 with an average of £183,273.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1967 and 1975, between 1976 and 1982 and between 1983 and 1990.
None of the residential properties sold since 1995 have been new builds or newly converted.
Domestic properties are mostly social housing, with some owner occupied
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are C and D.
Wells is a city, which had a population of 10,536 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 24 people resident in BA5 2FR, of which 11 were male and 13 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
BA5 2FR is in the Street and Wells travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Somerset Primary Care Trust.
BA5 2FR is approximately 39m (128ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing BA5 2FR
8b2: Hard-Pressed Living - Challenged Terraced Workers - Hard-Pressed Rented Terraces
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for BA5 2FR
England C1: a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
6/10 (Moderate)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
4/10 (Low)
Area Retail Diversity Index
2/10 (Very low)
Supermarkets near BA5 2FR include Budgens, Lidl, Morrisons, Tesco and Waitrose. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
Other nearby postcodes
BA5 2FR at other websites
- Air quality forecast for BA5 2FR at Smogwatch
- Sunrise and sunset times at BA5 2FR at The Time and Place
- River levels and flood warnings near BA5 2FR at River Levels UK
- Listed Buildings near BA5 2FR at British Listed Buildings
- Food Hygiene Ratings near BA5 2FR at Hygiene Ratings UK
- Nearest beaches to BA5 2FR at British Beaches
- Electric vehicle charge points near BA5 2FR at Plugpoint
- See which government petitions are popular near BA5 2FR at Repetition.me
- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near BA5 2FR at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of BA5 2FR are represented at different levels of local, regional and national government by elected representatives. Where known, these are shown here.
This data is updated approximately monthly, and may not necessarily take account of the results of any elections or by-elections held recently.
District Council
Mendip District Council
Ward
Wells St Cuthbert's
Councillors
Rob Ayres (Liberal Democrat)
Laura Waters (Liberal Democrat)
County Council
Somerset
Electoral Division
Wells
County Councillors
Theo Butt Philip (Liberal Democrat)
Tessa Munt (Liberal Democrat)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
Wells
MP
James Heappey (Conservative)
Broadband Internet
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for BA5 2FR.
- Definitions
- Ultrafast: 300Mbit/s or greater
- Superfast: 30Mbit/s to less than 300Mbit/s
- Universal Service Obligation: Download speeds at or above 10Mbit/s and upload speeds at or above 1Mbit/s
Schools
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near BA5 2FR.
Primary
St Cuthbert's Church of England Infants School
Keward Walk, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1TZ
Academy Converter
Ages 4 - 7
Good
St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School
Keward Avenue, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1TS
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages 7 - 11
Good
St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Lovers Walk, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2QL
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Wookey Primary School
Wells Road, Wookey, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1LQ
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Secondary
St Dunstan's School
Wells Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9BY
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Inadequate
The Kings of Wessex Academy
Station Road, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3AQ
Academy Converter
Ages 13 - 18
Good
Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School
Blackford, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4ND
Academy Converter
Ages 9 - 13
Outstanding
Somervale School Specialist Media Arts College
Redfield Road, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 2JD
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Norton Hill Academy
Charlton Road, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 4AD
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Ansford Academy Trust
Maggs Lane, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7JJ
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Good
The overall school grade in this area is high.
