Manning Close Wells, Somerset
21 addresses across 1 postcode (BA5), about 150 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25001678.
- Sales: 29 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £300,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 4, D: 8).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Somerset costs £2,561 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Castle Cary, about 14.8 km (9.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 500 m (0.3 miles) away, and Cathedral Green (0.7 hectares) is about 680 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 59 to 65 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Wells Health Centre, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 14 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £255,000 | £255,000 | £255,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £239,975 | £219,950 | £260,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £189,000 | £178,000 | £200,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £156,000 | £150,000 | £162,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2026 | 9 BA5 2XT | Semi-detached | £300,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2025 | 16 BA5 2XT | Semi-detached | £320,000 | |
| 7 Jul 2023 | 8 BA5 2XT | Semi-detached | £265,000 | |
| 11 Oct 2019 | 12A BA5 2XT | Semi-detached | £255,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2018 | 14 BA5 2XT | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2017 | 10 BA5 2XT | Semi-detached | £219,950 | |
| 15 Mar 2017 | 20 BA5 2XT | Semi-detached | £260,000 | |
| 8 May 2015 | 12A BA5 2XT | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 19 Sep 2014 | 12 BA5 2XT | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2014 | 3 BA5 2XT | Semi-detached | £178,000 | |
| 6 Aug 2013 | 4 BA5 2XT | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2012 | 12 BA5 2XT | Semi-detached | £162,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2012 | 12A BA5 2XT | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2011 | 17 BA5 2XT | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2011 | 17 BA5 2XT | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 5 Feb 2008 | 16 BA5 2XT | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 8 Dec 2006 | 1 BA5 2XT | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2006 | 11 BA5 2XT | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2005 | 17 BA5 2XT | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 6 Aug 2004 | 5 BA5 2XT | Detached | £178,500 | |
| 26 Oct 2001 | 17 BA5 2XT | Semi-detached | £90,000 | |
| 16 Jul 1998 | 9 BA5 2XT | Semi-detached | £73,000 | |
| 12 May 1997 | 4 BA5 2XT | Semi-detached | £61,500 | |
| 30 Sep 1996 | 1 BA5 2XT | Semi-detached | £63,000 | |
| 11 Sep 1996 | 19 BA5 2XT | Semi-detached | £43,750 | |
| 22 Aug 1996 | 17 BA5 2XT | Semi-detached | £45,250 | |
| 16 Aug 1996 | 15 BA5 2XT | Semi-detached | £67,500 | |
| 3 Apr 1996 | 12 BA5 2XT | Semi-detached | £55,250 | |
| 7 Jul 1995 | 15 BA5 2XT | Semi-detached | £67,000 |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 62 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (13). Built: 1967-1975 (7); 1950-1966 (6). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); rented (private) (1); rented (social) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Somerset in 2026-27: Band D £2,561 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,707 | £1,992 | £2,276 | £2,561 | £3,130 | £3,699 | £4,268 | £5,121 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (31% of about 710 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 21 addresses are between 59 m and 65 m above sea level (63 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA5 2XT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Castle Cary 355,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.8 km (9.2 miles) |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hawkers Lane Wells | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Wells | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Euro Car Parks | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 19.7 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Wells Health Centre | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Northam House Dental Surgery | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Shepton Mallet Community Hospital | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Police station | Wells Police Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mfg Peregrine - Wells | 90 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,150 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Cathedral Green 7,450 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 100 m² | 170 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,680 m² | 130 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,300 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Thomas, a listed building (Grade II*), 170 m west. 225 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 22 of them Grade I and 33 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Thomas | Listed building, Grade II* | 170 m west |
| 3 and 5, St Thomas Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 500 m (0.3 miles) west |
| The Dean's Lodging | Listed building, Grade II* | 550 m (0.3 miles) west |
| 23, the Liberty | Listed building, Grade II* | 550 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Mendip Hospital Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 610 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Bishops Palace, Wells | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 700 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Bishop's Palace ruined portions, walls and well house | Scheduled monument | 700 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Browne's Gate | Scheduled monument | 870 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Bishop's tithe barn | Scheduled monument | 900 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Wood | Wood | 370 m south |
| Tor Hill | Hill | 420 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Torhill Wood | Wood | 460 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Knapp Hill | Hill | 940 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| The Combe | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Mineries Pool | Lake or reservoir | 4.8 km (3 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 21 | 21 |
None of the street's 21 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Somerset: see them on the Somerset page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoberry Park School | Primary | 4–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Blue School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School | Primary | 2–7 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens ? Wells BA5 3LF | Retailers - other | 100 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Explorers Nursery of Wells BA5 3LQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| 7B BA5 2UU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Paray Drive (4); On or near Petrol Station (3); On or near Barkham Close (2); On or near Johnson Close (2); On or near Woodbury Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 39% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 61% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 41% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 53% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- BA5 2XT: 21 addresses
Nearby streets
Woodbury Avenue · Barkham Close · Woodbury Close · Paray Drive · Johnson Close · Plumptre Avenue · Torhill Lane · Hawker's Lane · Beryl Lane · Bath Road · Churchill Avenue · Kippax Avenue
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.