Overview for Balch Road, WELLS, BA5 2BX

Introduction

Wells is a cathedral city and civil parish in Somerset, located on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills, 21 miles (34 km) south-east of Weston-super-Mare, 22 mi (35 km) south-west of Bath and 23 mi (37 km) south of Bristol. Although the population recorded in the 2011 census was only 10,536, (increased to 12,000 by 2018) and with a built-up area of just 3.244 km2 (1.253 sq mi), Wells has had city status since medieval times, because of the presence of Wells Cathedral. Often described as England's smallest city, it is actually second smallest to the City of London in area and population, but unlike London it is not part of a larger urban agglomeration.

Wells takes its name from three wells dedicated to Saint Andrew, one in the market place and two within the grounds of the Bishop's Palace and cathedral. A small Roman settlement surrounded them, which grew in importance and size under the Anglo-Saxons when King Ine of Wessex founded a minster church there in 704. The community became a trading centre based on cloth making and Wells is notable for its 17th-century involvement in both the English Civil War and the Monmouth Rebellion. In the 19th century, transport infrastructure improved with stations on three different railway lines. However, since 1964 the city has been without a railway link.

The cathedral and the associated religious and medieval architectural history provide

much of the employment. The city has a variety of sporting and cultural activities and houses several schools including The Blue School, a state coeducational comprehensive school that was founded in 1641, and the private Wells Cathedral School, which was founded possibly as early as 909 and is one of the five established musical schools for school-age children in the United Kingdom. Wells's historic architecture has led to the city being used as a shooting location for numerous films and television programmes.

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Summary for Balch Road, WELLS, BA5 2BX

South West
This postcode is in the parish of
Wells
within
Somerset
Rural/Urban
Urban City and town   ?

Roadworks near BA5 2BX

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
3
In Progress
5
Completed
0
Cancelled
1

Road Safety near BA5 2BX

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Balch Road, BA5 2BX that have been reported to Avon and Somerset Constabulary over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near BA5 2BX

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Police

This area is policed by Avon and Somerset Constabulary.

Avon and Somerset Constabulary split their policing area into 123 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Wells City neighbourhood.

Avon and Somerset Constabulary

Wells City Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
29
Dec 2023
26
Shoplifting
Jan 2024
12
Dec 2023
5
Other Theft
Jan 2024
6
Dec 2023
11

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Wells parliamentary constituency.

Wells is a constituency in the South West region of England. The seat has been held by James Heappey (Conservative) since May 2015.

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Most Recent House Sales for Balch Road, BA5 2BX

74 BALCH ROAD, BA5 2BX
8 Feb 2023
£315,000
64 BALCH ROAD, BA5 2BX
5 Aug 2022
£299,950
64 BALCH ROAD, BA5 2BX
10 Dec 2019
£220,000
85 BALCH ROAD, BA5 2BX
13 Apr 2017
£210,200

Local Petrol Station Prices

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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Coordinates for BA5 2BX

Latitude
51.207127
Longitude
-2.662476

Residents at BA5 2BX

Households
13
Male
18
Female
19
People per Household
2.85

Sunrise and Sunset at BA5 2BX

Sunrise
05:52
Sunset
18:39

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

BA5 2BX is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear20.48%
Cloudy64.62%
Rain8.01%
Windy6.63%
Other0.26%

Deprivation Index

41.4 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at BA5 2BX

Active
None

Postcode Details for BA5 2BX

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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