Wellington (TA21) in Somerset has recorded a five-year price growth rate of 1.6% compound annual growth, alongside rental growth of 4.6% over the same period. Population expansion has been modest at 0.9% during this timeframe. The district holds a trajectory score of 45.4 out of 100, placing it in the 24th percentile nationally and indicating average performance metrics. Currently classified in the latent gentrification stage, Wellington presents characteristics typical of markets with limited recent appreciation pressure. For investors evaluating rental yields relative to capital growth, the rental-to-price growth differential warrants consideration alongside broader regional economic factors.
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- 1Property prices up 1.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.6% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.9% per year
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What's changing in Wellington · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.0 points this month to 44/100, driven mainly by safety.
4 planning applications submitted in TA21 over the last six months, including 1 new build residential scheme.
- Erection of two single storey extensions to dwelling and alterations to existing north west elevationApr 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Prior Approval for the erection of an agricultural storage buildingApr 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Erection of an agricultural workers dwellingJan 2026 · Decided
Wellington (TA21) common questions
Is Wellington up and coming?
Wellington (TA21) has a trajectory score of 44/100 (Average), placing it in the top 79% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 6.2 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Wellington safe?
Wellington has a safety score of 61/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Wellington?
The average property price in Wellington (TA21) is £279k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Wellington?
The median monthly rent in Wellington (TA21) is £864 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Wellington?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Taunton (TA4), Taunton (TA2), Exmouth (EX8), Taunton (TA3), Exeter (EX3). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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