Wells-next-the-Sea
Town · 1,907 residents
70Very good
Very good · better than 7 in 10 towns
Check Local Score out of 100 · 60 is typical for the country
Each arc is a topic, coloured by its score
What’s good
- 22 places to eat and drink
- Environment scores 83, well above the typical 60
- 1 GP practice within a short walk
Check before you view
- Flood risk: 17% of the area is in the highest flood zone, so check the street
- Transport scores 31, below the typical 60
- Infrastructure scores 34, below the typical 60
The essentials
Everyday life
The area
Around Wells-next-the-Sea
Map outline: Official built-up area
Is Wells-next-the-Sea a good place to live?
Wells-next-the-Sea scores 70/100 overall, which the scorecard rates as very good — 60 is typical for the country.
It stands out for food & drink (89) and environment (83).
It scores lowest on transport (31) and infrastructure (34).
Scores come from official data on safety, schools, transport, prices, health, food & drink and the local environment, for Wells-next-the-Sea in East of England, each measured against the national average.
Summary of Wells-next-the-Sea
The summary for Wells-next-the-Sea is written when the report is first opened.
Data last updated: 19 October 2026