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Living in Wells

Wells is a city in the United Kingdom. The city covered 3.9 km² in December 2022. Population density was 3,103.9 people per km² in 2021. Gigabit broadband availability was 75.7%. The employment rate was 50.7% in March 2021. Owner occupation accounted for 69.3% of homes in March 2021. Wells had a population of 12,105 in March 2021. For Wells, annual PM2.5 was 6.13 µg/m³ in 2025.

Lower unemployment than 80% of United Kingdom cities that publish it and cleaner air than 68% of United Kingdom cities that publish it.

Which United Kingdom-wide rules apply when you move to Wells?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United KingdomNational rates and thresholds that apply in Wells.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent figure is published for Wells. The available city-level cost figures remain below.

What recurs every month6 published recurring costs, € per month
Wells recurring monthly costs, € per month€1266Private kindergarten€415Utilities, 85 m² flat€73Transport pass€46Fitness club€35Internet, 60 Mbps€12Mobile plan, 10 GB€ / month

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly46.45 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Wells (Wayback Machine capture 20251210171120)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited35.06 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Wells (Wayback Machine capture 20251210171120)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly1,266 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Wells (Wayback Machine capture 20251210171120)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB11.69 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Wells (Wayback Machine capture 20251210171120)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Monthly transport pass72.98 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Wells (Wayback Machine capture 20251210171120)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home414.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Wells (Wayback Machine capture 20251210171120)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Dwellings5,745 count21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Wells?

The unemployment rate is 2.8 % (2025-2026). Source: www.nomisweb.co.uk19

Unemployment across cities in United KingdomUnemployment in Wells is 2.8%. Of 1,007 cities with data, 657 have unemployment of 2 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United Kingdom per band24 cities: 0% to under 2%240–2657 cities: 2% to under 4%6572–4Wells 2.8%265 cities: 4% to under 6%2654–649 cities: 6% to under 8%496–87 cities: 8% to under 10%78–104 cities: 10% to under 12%410–121 city: 16% to under 18%116–18

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Gigabit broadband availability75.74 %Not statedwww.ofcom.org.uk22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Employment rate50.68 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Superfast broadband availability98.48 %Not statedwww.ofcom.org.uk22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,440 EUR/month31 Dec 2024www.ons.gov.uk20Official
Unemployment rate2.8 %country median 3.4%31 Dec 2025www.nomisweb.co.uk19Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Wells. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Wells. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Schools6 count7 Jul 2026DfE Get Information About Schools all establishments extract3Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Primary School Count10 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)2Official
School Count12 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)2Official

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesWells highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Wells highlighted14,267Manchester13,099Bristol12,409Liverpool11,700Bradford11,462Leeds11,416Birmingham11,001Leicester9,693Sheffield9,379Cardiff8,836Coventry757Glasgow549Edinburghrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Violent crime per 100,000 residents3,536 per 100,000Apr 2026data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Burglary per 100,000 residents347 per 100,000Apr 2026data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport73 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights12Official
Nearest airportBRS3 Aug 2026OurAirports13Official
Distance to nearest airport20 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports13Official

Climate and air quality

Annual NO₂ was 4.71 µg/m³ in 2025. Annual PM10 was 10.5 µg/m³ in 2025.

Is the air quality good in Wells?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6.1 µg/m³ (2025) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 6.13 µg/m³ · official estimated total annual mean background concentration10
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Wells average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND22°2°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Wells average monthly precipitation, mm0255075100705149524757506153818277JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Wells average monthly sunshine, hours05511016522060801221712022002051861491087254JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Wells annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5256.1PM2.5154010.5PM1010404.7NO₂µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United KingdomAnnual PM2.5 in Wells is 6.1 µg/m³. Of 864 cities with data, 448 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United Kingdom per band1 city: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³13–428 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³284–5203 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³2035–6448 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³4486–7Wells 6.1174 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³1747–88 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³88–91 city: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³19–101 city: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³113–14

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
NO₂ — annual mean4.71 µg/m³country median 7.12025official estimated total annual mean background concentration8Official
PM10 — annual mean10.52 µg/m³country median 11.32025official estimated total annual mean background concentration9Official
PM2.5 — annual mean6.13 µg/m³country median 6.52025official estimated total annual mean background concentration10Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 8.6 · Feb 9 · Mar 11.2 · Apr 13.9 · May 17.1 · Jun 19.9 · Jul 21.9 · Aug 21.6 · Sep 19.2 · Oct 15.3 · Nov 11.5 · Dec 9 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI14Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 2 · Feb 1.8 · Mar 3 · Apr 4.5 · May 7.4 · Jun 10.3 · Jul 12.2 · Aug 12.2 · Sep 10 · Oct 7.6 · Nov 4.4 · Dec 2.3 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI15Official
Average temperature by monthJan 5.3 · Feb 5.4 · Mar 7.1 · Apr 9.2 · May 12.2 · Jun 15.1 · Jul 17.1 · Aug 16.9 · Sep 14.6 · Oct 11.4 · Nov 8 · Dec 5.6 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 70 · Feb 50.9 · Mar 48.5 · Apr 51.5 · May 47.2 · Jun 57.1 · Jul 50.2 · Aug 60.7 · Sep 53.2 · Oct 80.9 · Nov 81.9 · Dec 77.4 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI17Official
Average sunshine by monthJan 59.5 · Feb 79.5 · Mar 121.6 · Apr 170.5 · May 202.2 · Jun 199.8 · Jul 205.3 · Aug 185.5 · Sep 149.2 · Oct 107.6 · Nov 71.6 · Dec 53.5 hours31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI18Official
Annual PM2.5 over time7 published observations, 2013–2025
Annual PM2.5 in Wells by year, µg/m³5.68.210.913.520132016201820256.1µg/m³

Annual PM2.5 fell 52.8% between 2013 and 2025, from 13.0 to 6.1.

Cities of a similar size in United Kingdom

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United Kingdom cities
Market Drayton12,060 residentsHoniton12,155 residentsLittleborough12,160 residentsOakham12,160 residentsBentley12,045 residentsBridgnorth12,175 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Wells?

The published population was 12,105 people in March 2021. Source: Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.5

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Wells residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport90.6%Foreign residents 9.4%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area3.9 km²Dec 2022ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
City area3.9 km²Dec 2022Exact 2022 Built Up Area polygon area for BUA22CD in EPSG:27700, converted from square metres to km2.4Official
Foreign residents1,140 people21 Mar 2021Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts.5Official
GP practices per 10,000 residents1.65 per 10,000 people7 Jul 2026NHS ODS GP Practices report + ONSPD Live postcode coordinates6Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Schools per 10,000 residents4.96 per 10,000 people7 Jul 2026DfE Get Information About Schools all establishments extract3Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Population density3,104 people/km²21 Mar 2021www.ons.gov.uk5Official · built-up-area figure
Population12,105 people21 Mar 2021Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.5Official

Is Wells a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker51%strong on work, weak on safety · range 40–62%
Skilled employee67%strong on work, weak on safety · range 57–77%
Student50%strong on education, weak on safety · range 40–60%
Family60%strong on family, weak on safety · range 49–71%
Retirement50%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 37–63%
Foreign residents1,140 people21 Mar 2021Official source · Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts.
Population12,105 people21 Mar 2021Official source · Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.
Dwellings5,745 count21 Mar 2021Official source · ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
Gigabit broadband availability75.74 %Not statedIndependent source · www.ofcom.org.uk
Employment rate50.68 %21 Mar 2021Official source · ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
Superfast broadband availability98.48 %Not statedIndependent source · www.ofcom.org.uk
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Owner-occupied homes69.28 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
GP practices2 count7 Jul 2026NHS ODS GP Practices report + ONSPD Live postcode coordinates6Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Residents born abroad9.4 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Median age50 years21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Universities0 count3 Aug 2026Office for Students7Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Wells under the national coverage rules.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Wells?

The published population was 12,105 people in March 2021. Source: Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales..

Is the air quality good in Wells?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6.1 µg/m³ (2025) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: official estimated total annual mean background concentration.

What is the unemployment rate in Wells?

The unemployment rate is 2.8 % (2025-2026). Source: www.nomisweb.co.uk.

What is the typical salary around Wells?

The median gross salary is 3,440 EUR/month. Source: www.ons.gov.uk.

How many foreign residents live in Wells?

1,140 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts..

How much is public transport in Wells?

A monthly transport pass is 72.98 EUR/month. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Numbeo - Cost of Living in Wells (Wayback Machine capture 20251210171120).

Is Wells a good place to live?

Wells may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Wells, United Kingdom: salary, cost of living, jobs, safety [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/uk/wells/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary data.police.uk · checked 2026-07-07
  2. Department for Education (GIAS) get-information-schools.service.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-03
  3. DfE Get Information About Schools all establishments extract get-information-schools.service.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-07
  4. Exact 2022 Built Up Area polygon area for BUA22CD in EPSG:27700, converted from square metres to km2. services1.arcgis.com · checked 2026-07-15
  5. Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts. ons.gov.uk · checked 2021-03-21
  6. NHS ODS GP Practices report + ONSPD Live postcode coordinates digital.nhs.uk · checked 2026-07-07
  7. Office for Students officeforstudents.org.uk · checked 2026-08-03
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  1. ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-05
  2. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
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  9. www.nomisweb.co.uk nomisweb.co.uk · checked 2026-08-26
  10. www.ons.gov.uk ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-27
  11. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Wells (Wayback Machine capture 20251210171120) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31
  12. www.ofcom.org.uk ofcom.org.uk · checked 2026-07-15

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