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Wells
City in Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom
Overview
Wells is England's smallest city, renowned for its grand cathedral, charming medieval streets, and picturesque countryside. Its rich history and proximity to attractions like the Mendip Hills make it a favorite for culture and nature lovers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Population
11,145
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.21°, -2.65°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,478
Local Cost
$1,460
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
93
English
100
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
16.2°C
Winter Avg
5.0°C
Record High
33.0°C
Record Low
-7.9°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
850 mm
Internet Speed
114 Mbps
Upload
68 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
30
Coworking
0
Cafes
11
Nightlife
15
Parks
4
Transport
79
Walk Score
79
Footways
158.0
Airport
BRS
Distance
20 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 43 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.
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