Area Information for Wells, BA5 9AQ
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Basic Information
| Area Type | |
| Country | England |
Policing & Crime Summary
We hold details of the latest crimes committed near Wells, BA5 9AQ - click here.
We also have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Wells Rural), and the Avon and Somerset Constabulary force area,
which is available on the Crime tab of this page.
Nearby Services
StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...
- Closest primary school: Horrington Primary School (1 mile)
- Closest secondary school: Whitstone (2.8 miles)
- Closest GP: Grove House Surgery (2.5 miles)
- Closest hospital: Shepton Mallet Community Hospital (2.2 miles)
More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab
About the Demographic Information
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Wells, BA5 9AQ is within the Wells Rural policing neighbourhood, under the Avon and Somerset Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.
Neighbourhood Team
| Crime: | Click here to view crimes committed near BA5 9AQ |
| Neighbourhood Team Address |
Wells Rural |
| Website: | https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/your-area/wells-rural/ |
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Railway Station
Hospital
GP
Dentist
Optician
Primary School
Secondary School
Below are the details of the closest services to BA5 9AQ. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for BA5 9AQ.
Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top
Listed here are the 3 closest railway stations to Wells, BA5 9AQ. The nearest railway station is Castle Cary, approximately 8.7 miles away.
| Name | Approximate Distance* |
|---|---|
| Castle Cary | 8.7 miles |
| Bruton | 9.6 miles |
| Frome | 12 miles |
Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Wells, BA5 9AQ. The nearest is Horrington Primary School, approximately 1 mile away.
| Name | Approximate Distance* | Last Ofsted Inspection |
|---|---|---|
| Horrington Primary School | 1 mile |
January 2024
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| Croscombe Church of England Primary School | 1.6 miles |
October 2023
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| Bowlish Infant School | 2.2 miles |
March 2017
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| Stoberry Park School | 2.4 miles |
February 2018
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| Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery | 2.5 miles |
February 2018
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| St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School | 2.7 miles |
October 2023
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| Oakhill Church School | 2.8 miles |
October 2023
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| St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School | 2.8 miles | December 2024 |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Junior School | 3.3 miles |
September 2023
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| St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School | 3.3 miles |
October 2017
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Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Wells, BA5 9AQ. The nearest is Whitstone, approximately 2.8 miles away.
| Name | Approximate Distance* | Last Ofsted Inspection |
|---|---|---|
| Whitstone | 2.8 miles |
April 2022
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| The Blue School | 3 miles |
October 2017
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| Somervale Secondary School | 6.2 miles |
January 2013
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| Norton Hill Academy | 6.2 miles | October 2024 |
| St Dunstan's School | 7.3 miles |
February 2024
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| Somerset Studio School | 8.1 miles |
March 2018
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| Writhlington School | 8.2 miles |
September 2023
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| Crispin School Academy | 8.8 miles |
October 2017
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| Fairlands Middle School | 8.9 miles | September 2024 |
| The Kings of Wessex Academy | 9.2 miles |
March 2015
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Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Wells, BA5 9AQ. The nearest is Grove House Surgery, approximately 2.5 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.
| Name | Approximate Distance* |
|---|---|
| Grove House Surgery | 2.5 miles |
| Oakhill Surgery | 2.7 miles |
| Park Medical Practice | 2.9 miles |
| Wells City Practice | 3.2 miles |
| Wells Health Centre | 3.2 miles |
| Chilcompton Branch Surgery | 4.5 miles |
| Evercreech Surgery | 5.9 miles |
| Mendip Country Practice | 6.1 miles |
| Somerton House Surgery | 6.5 miles |
| Harptree Surgery | 6.6 miles |
Nearest Dentists Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Wells, BA5 9AQ. The nearest is mydentist, Town Street, Shepton Mallet, approximately 2.6 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.
| Name | Approximate Distance* |
|---|---|
| mydentist, Town Street, Shepton Mallet | 2.6 miles |
| High Street Dental Practice | 2.6 miles |
| Bupa Dental Care, Wells | 2.7 miles |
| Rock House Dental Practice | 2.9 miles |
| Priory Dental | 3 miles |
| Wells Orthodontic Practice | 3 miles |
| North Way Dental Practice | 6.6 miles |
| Harptree Dental Surgery | 6.6 miles |
| Midsomer Dental Care | 6.7 miles |
| Halton House Dental Clinic | 7 miles |
Nearest Hospitals Back to Top
Listed here are the 6 closest hospitals to Wells, BA5 9AQ. The nearest is Shepton Mallet Community Hospital, approximately 2.2 miles away.
| Name | Approximate Distance* |
|---|---|
| Shepton Mallet Community Hospital | 2.2 miles |
| Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet | 2.3 miles |
| West Mendip Community Hospital | 6.4 miles |
| Paulton Hospital | 6.8 miles |
| Sulis Hospital Bath | 9.7 miles |
| Sulis Hospital Bath (Foxcote Avenue) | 9.8 miles |
Nearest Opticians Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Wells, BA5 9AQ. The nearest is Vision Express (UK) Ltd, approximately 2.8 miles away.
| Name | Approximate Distance* |
|---|---|
| Vision Express (UK) Ltd | 2.8 miles |
| Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Wells | 2.8 miles |
| R A Mansfield Opticians | 2.8 miles |
| David & Sandra Millican Opticians | 2.8 miles |
| Eye Tech Opticians | 6.4 miles |
| Edwards Opticians Ltd | 6.4 miles |
| Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Midsomer Norton | 6.5 miles |
| Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care | 6.6 miles |
| Lovat Short Optometrists | 7.8 miles |
| N K Opticians | 9.1 miles |
* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.