8 Abbey Close, Wookey, Wells, BA5 1LF
UPRN:250010635Bungalow Property3 bedsBuilt 1967-1975
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: E (48)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T12:59:32.368897+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:52:55.453879+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+00:00)Amenities· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
HP Score
65
/ 100
Mixed
Verdict
today
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Evidence
18 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£631,000
£600k - £663kHigh
Estimate
£631k
Range
£600k – £663k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,200
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£2,200
Yield
4.18%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
8 Abbey Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 65/100. Investment score 54/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (17/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.
Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
65
HP Score
65/ 100
Mixed
54
Investment Score
54/ 100
Moderate
15
Crime Score
15/ 100
Low
17
Walkability
17/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 10Bike 26
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£631,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,200
Gross Yield4.18%
1y Growth+2.8%
3y Growth-0.4%
5y Growth+1.7%
10y Growth+2.3%
Last Sold Price£605,000 (2026-03-27)
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceLow
- RadonLow
- MiningLow
- LandslideModerate
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseLow
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
0BA5 1LF
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
- Approved2026/1512/HSESingle storey rear extension.
- Approved2026/1341/AGBErection of agricultural barn and 2x polytunnels.
- Pending2026/1236/FULChange of use from Agricultural to Residential Land, Erection of detached Two-storey Self-Build dwelling with associated access road, parking areas and hard landscaping. (Amended drawings received 08/07/2026)
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership65.5%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining-
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeFreehold
- Last Ownership Change2026-03-27
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
5 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£29,908
Population Density85 /km²
Owner Occupied75%
Age Distribution
0-15 15%16-64 54%65+ 31%
Schools Nearby
- Wookey Primary School0.4 miArea grades2025
Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.
- St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School1.6 miGood
- St Cuthbert's Church of England Junior School1.6 mi
Inspected as St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School (URN 123777) on 26 Sep 2023
- Coxley Primary School1.6 miReport card2026
Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.
2 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- 10 Abbey Close-£420k-
- 7 Abbey Close-£650k-
- 3 Abbey Close-£550k-
- 2 Abbey Close-£535k-