Living in Wells, Somerset
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Local administration around Wells
Boundary data: mySociety MapIt. MP data: UK Parliament Members API. Based on the town-centre postcode, so a larger town may span more than one ward, constituency or MP - check your exact address for certainty.
Nearest GP surgeries to Wells
| Surgery | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Health Centre | Priory Health Park, Glastonbury Road, Wells | 0.5 mi | 01749 672137 |
| Wells City Practice | Priory Medical Centre, Priory Health Park, Glastonbury Road, Wells | 0.5 mi | 01749 601333 |
| Grove House Surgery | West Shepton, Shepton Mallet | 4.2 mi | 01749 342314 |
| Park Medical Practice | Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet | 4.7 mi | 01749 334383 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being nearby does not mean a practice is accepting new patients - confirm the catchment area and list status with the surgery.
Nearest pharmacies to Wells
| Pharmacy | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots | 19-21 High Street, Wells | 0.1 mi | 01749 673138 |
| Tesco Instore Pharmacy | Tucker Street, Wells | 0.3 mi | 01749 313449 |
| Wells City Pharmacy | Rosebank, Priory Health Park, Glastonbury Road, Wells | 0.5 mi | 01749 675508 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Check opening hours and services with the pharmacy or on the NHS Find a Pharmacy service at nhs.uk.
Nearest dentists to Wells
| Practice | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock House Dental Surgery | 81 High Street, Wells | 0.1 mi | |
| Northam House Dental Surgery | 15 New Street, Wells | 0.2 mi | |
| Priory Road (dental Surgery) | 5 Priory Road, Wells | 0.2 mi | |
| Priory Road Dental Surgery | 29 Priory Road, Wells | 0.3 mi | |
| 11 Priory Road (dental Practice) | 11 Priory Road, Wells | 0.3 mi |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being listed does not mean a practice is taking new patients - check with the practice or on the NHS Find a Dentist service at nhs.uk.
Dental practices listed may be NHS, private or mixed - NHS availability changes. Check the NHS Find a Dentist service.
Recent Sold Prices in Wells
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5, HOPE CLOSE | £242,500 | Semi-detached | Jul 2026 |
| 6, SINGLETON COURT | £300,000 | Semi-detached | Jul 2026 |
| 141, WOOKEY HOLE ROAD | £475,000 | Detached | Jul 2026 |
| CHERRY ORCHARD HOUSE, 5, CHERRY ORCHARD DRIVE | £850,000 | Detached | Jul 2026 |
| 66, JOCELYN DRIVE | £335,000 | Semi-detached | Jun 2026 |
| 65, SHELDON DRIVE | £220,000 | Terraced | Jun 2026 |
| 59, ASH LANE | £995,000 | Detached | Jun 2026 |
| 13, ST CUTHBERT STREET | £375,000 | Terraced | Jun 2026 |
| 11, ANSERES PLACE | £290,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| 76, BURCOTT ROAD | £245,000 | Terraced | Jun 2026 |
Contains HM Land Registry data. Crown copyright and database right 2026.
Schools in Wells
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stoberry Park School | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Junior School | Good | 0.6 mi |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
| Horrington Primary School | Requires Improvement | 1.9 mi |
Secondary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Blue School | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
Broadband in Wells
Local Amenities in Wells
Parks & Green Spaces
- Pitch 0.2 mi
- Playground 0.2 mi
- Park 0.3 mi
- Wells City F.C. 0.5 mi
- Parsons Way Play Area 0.7 mi
Supermarkets
- Waitrose 0.1 mi
- Tesco 0.3 mi
- Morrisons 0.3 mi
- Lidl 0.4 mi
- Budgens 0.6 mi
Airports
- Godney Airstrip 4.7 mi
Hospitals & Healthcare
- Superdrug 0.1 mi
- Boots 0.5 mi
- Wells City Practice 0.5 mi
- Wells Health Centre 0.5 mi
- Priory Health Park 0.5 mi
Area Profile for Wells
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