Wells · BA5

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BA5 (Wells) in a nutshell

BA5 covers Wells, in Somerset. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for BA5

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Somerset council area

BA5 is in Somerset's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

BA5 stretches across Cheddar, King Alfred, Mendip Hills and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'BA5', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Older terraces, older pipes

Wells has lots of terraced homes. In older ones, ask the plumber to look at shared supply pipes and any old tanks in the loft.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Wells: 25.7% terraced
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New to plumbing compliance checks? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
  • Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
  • CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).

Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does BA5 cover?

BA5 (Wells) includes the wards of Cheddar, King Alfred, Mendip Hills, Mendip West, Shepton Mallet, Wells (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to BA5?

Neighbouring districts include BA6 (Glastonbury), BA4 (Shepton Mallet), BA16 (Street), BS40 (Chew Valley), BS28 (Wedmore) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering BA5 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in BA5?

About 7,901 households and 17,731 residents at the 2011 Census, across 786 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is BA5 in?

BA5 sits in Somerset (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Frome and East Somerset, Wells and Mendip Hills.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
BA5 1
Areas covered
Wells 2
Active postcodes
786 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
7,901 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
17,731 2
Electoral wards
Cheddar, King Alfred, Mendip Hills, Mendip West, Shepton Mallet, Wells 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Frome and East Somerset, Wells and Mendip Hills 4
Local authority
Somerset 4
Households in converted/shared houses (Wells built-up area)
2.4% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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