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Wells, United Kingdom
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Wells is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 11,343. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
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A+Community
| Population | 11,343 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.2079°, -2.6490° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.1 inches (10 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $46,074 |
| Median Age | 47.0 years |
About Wells
Wells is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 11,343. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Wells vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Wells vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $46,074 |
| 39% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,074 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $886 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.9% |
| 8% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,032 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $354,599 |
| 26% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,152 |
| 1% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 4,537 |
Property Tax
Climate in Wells
Wells has an average annual temperature of 10.9°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.7°C), the coldest is Jan (4.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 942 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 1,596.6 sq mi (4,135.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.2079°N, 2.6490°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | — | 83 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
Wells has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (2.3").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1,596.6 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Wells
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue School | — | — | — | — |
| St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School | — | — | — | — |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School | — | — | — | — |
| Wells Cathedral School | — | — | — | — |
| Stoberry Park School | — | — | — | — |
| St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Wells
23 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUL RADIO Only Classic Soul | 50s, 60s | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| SWU FM | dnb, drum and bass | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Noods Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Dance Classics UK | 90s, dance | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Heart Bristol | pop music | AAC 48 kbps | |
| BFBS Blandford | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| HearMe - 1990s pop music | 1990s pop music | MP3 | |
| BCfm 93.2 | bristol, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rage FM | drum and bass, hardcore | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Bristol | bbc, bristol | UNKNOWN | |
| WIDE Radio | club, dance | MP3 | |
| Abbey104 | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Crystal Love Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wave Community Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 100% Whatever Westcountry | — | MP3 | |
| Alfred | community news | MP3 160 kbps | |
| CruiseOne Radio | electronic, indie | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Ninesprings | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Ujima Radio | african music, blues | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Somervalley fm | community radio, local station | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 10 Radio 105.3 - Wiveliscombe | community radio, somerset | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Thornbury Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Wimborne | community radio station | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Wells
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagdon Pumping Station & Visitor Centre | ||||
| Bristol City Museum & Art Gallery | ||||
| Bristol City Museum & Art Gallery | ||||
| Bruton Museum | ||||
| Cave Diving Museum | ||||
| Clevedon Pier Shop | ||||
| Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre | ||||
| Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre | ||||
| Cobham Hall | ||||
| Collonade | ||||
| Fleet Air Arm Museum | ||||
| Georgian House Museum | ||||
| Georgian House Museum | ||||
| Glastonbury Abbey | ||||
| Glastonbury Tribunal | ||||
| Haynes International Motor Museum | ||||
| History of Video Games | ||||
| History of Video Games | ||||
| Ilchester Museum | ||||
| King John's Hunting Lodge;King John's Hunting Lodge (Axbridge Museum) | ||||
| Kingswood Heritage Museum | ||||
| Kingswood Heritage Museum | ||||
| KSC | ||||
| KSC | ||||
| M Shed | ||||
| M Shed | ||||
| Maritime Heritage Museum | ||||
| Maritime Heritage Museum | ||||
| Museum of Prehistory | ||||
| Palestine Museum & Cultural Centre | ||||
| Palestine Museum & Cultural Centre | ||||
| Paper Making Museum | ||||
| Radstock Museum | ||||
| Roman Villa Museum | ||||
| Sandford Station Railway Heritage Centre | ||||
| Somerset Rural Life Museum | ||||
| SS Great Britain Museum | ||||
| SS Great Britain Museum | ||||
| The Red Lodge Museum | ||||
| The Red Lodge Museum | ||||
| Villa Ventorum | ||||
| We The Curious | ||||
| We The Curious | ||||
| Webbington Farm | ||||
| Wells Museum |
Libraries in Wells
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Collection | 0.0 | |||||
| Aston Collection | 0.0 | |||||
| Bath Spa University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bedminster Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bishopsworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bruton Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cadbury Heath Libary | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cheddar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chemistry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chemistry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chew Valley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clevedon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clifton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Congresbury Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hanham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hartcliffe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Keynsham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Keynsham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Knowle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Knowle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Langport Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Marksbury Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Martock Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Milborne Port Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nailsea Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Queen's Building Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Queen's Building Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Radstock Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saltford Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Somerton Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stockwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Street Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Wells Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitchurch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wick Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wills Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wills Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Winscombe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Xenia | 0.0 | |||||
| Yatton Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Wells
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Fruit Market | |||||
| Saint Nicholas Market | |||||
| Temple Quay Market | |||||
| The Covered Market | |||||
| The Harbourside Market | |||||
| Tobacco Factory Market | |||||
| Wells Market [We & Sa] | |||||
| Whitchurch Car Boot Sale |
Hotels in Wells
6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Wells
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Wells
10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Wells
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Wells
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Wells
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Wells
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Wells
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Wells
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Wells
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Wells
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Wells
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Bottle Shop & Tap | ||||
| Bath Ales | ||||
| Bath Ales | ||||
| Bristol Beer Factory | ||||
| Broadoak Cider | ||||
| Butcombe Brewery | ||||
| Cheddar Ales | ||||
| Cheddar Ales | ||||
| Clevedon Micro Brewey | ||||
| Good Chemistry Brewery | ||||
| Hop Union Brewery | ||||
| Left Handed Giant Brewery & Taproom | ||||
| Left Handed Giant Brewpub | ||||
| Little Martha Brewing | ||||
| Lost & Grounded Brewers | ||||
| Moor Beer Company | ||||
| Newtown Park | ||||
| Somerset Cider Solutions |
Stadiums & Teams in Wells
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Ashton Gate Stadium | ||
| Winford |
Ski Resorts Near Wells
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warmwell Snowsport Centre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| South Wilts Ski Club | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Wells
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Airport | BRS | Large Airport |
| Cardiff International Airport | CWL | Large Airport |
| Gloucestershire Airport | GLO | Medium Airport |
| RNAS Yeovilton | YEO | Medium Airport |
| Abergavenny Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Aston Down Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Avon Lane Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Badminton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bagber Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Batch End Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club | — | Small Airport |
| Biss Brook Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bowerchalke Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bowerswaine Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bowldown Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Branscombe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club | — | Small Airport |
| Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Charlton Park Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Charmy Down Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chase Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Clutton Hill Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Colliers Elm Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Compton Abbas Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cotswold Airport | GBA | Small Airport |
| Craysmarsh Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Curry Rivel Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Deptford Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Devizes Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Dorset Gliding Club (Eyres Field) | — | Small Airport |
| Dunkeswell Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Edington Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Farway Common Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Garston Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Godney Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Great House Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Gutchpool Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Halesland Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Hawling Manor Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Henstridge Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hermitage Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Heywood Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kemeys Commander Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Langley House Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Wells
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| St Thomas Street Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Wells
8 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Eye Hospital Assessment Clinic | ||
| Bristol Physiotherapy Sports Injury Clinic# | ||
| Core Strength Studios | ||
| Granby Clinic | ||
| Nuffield Health | ||
| Prime Endoscopy Bristol | ||
| The Harbourside Therapy Rooms | ||
| The Medical |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Wells
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kingdom Hall | |
| Saint Cuthbert's | |
| Saint Thomas Church | |
| St Joseph & Teresa Catholic Church | |
| Wells Cathedral | |
| Wells Cathedral | |
| Wells Methodist Church | |
| Wells United Church |
Quick Facts
🇬🇧 About United Kingdom
Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Wells
What is the population of Wells?
Wells has a population of 11,343 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 1,596.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Wells expensive to live in?
The median household income is $46,074, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $354,599 (26% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,152 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Wells?
Wells has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 43.6 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Wells?
Wells has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $886. There are 1,032 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Wells?
The median home value in Wells is $354,599. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,152. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Wells?
50.0% of adults in Wells hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Wells?
95.4% of residents speak only English at home.