Welcome to Wells
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
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.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
547 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
10,877 (2021) |
Density |
1,988 people/km2 |
Mean age |
45.9 |
Ward |
Wells Central |
District |
Mendip |
Postcodes |
BA5 |
ONS ID |
E04008595 |
Council
Contact details for Wells Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Wells Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Wells Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Wells Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Wells Parish.
Local News
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Wells and Mendip Museum displays pots found in own garden
Published: 26th Feb 2024
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Census reveals dramatic shifts in Mendip's demographic landscape
Published: 8th Apr 2024