Side-by-side comparison of BA5 Wells and BA8 Templecombe covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
BA8 is the more affordable option at £275,000 median vs £335,000 in BA5. BA8 has lower recorded crime (316 vs 1,523 offences over 13 months). BA8 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | BA5 Wells | BA8 Templecombe |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £335,000 | £275,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,561 | £2,561 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,523 | 316 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 22.7 | 51.5 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 81.4 | 75.0 |
| EPC Median Score | 69.0 | 61.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.