BH20 is a postcode district in Dorset, South West, covering 712 active and 215 retired postcodes.
The largest share of BH20 (19%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats (13%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes BH20 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in BH20 are around £409k, down 2.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BH20 at 168 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 48 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BH20 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
BH20 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BH20 postcode area.
20,159
48
£ 41,525 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BH20's 64% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £409k. Property prices are trending down 2.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Harbour School Dorset
Stoborough Church of England Primary School
Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Lulworth and Winfrith CofE VC Primary School
St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School
Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School
Bere Regis Primary and Preschool
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
40 nearby- Lulworth Lodge
- Mortons Manor Hotel Ltd
- Alford House B&B
- Ammonite B&B
- Applegrove B&B
- + 35 more
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- One Stop (Farwells)
- SPAR (Gillettes) Wareham
- SPAR (Gillettes) Wool
- Arthur Food Store Ltd
- Durdle Door Stores
- + 45 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- Wool Royal British Legion
- Antelope Inn
- Black Bear
- Bloxworth Village Hall and Social Club
- Castle Inn
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
57 nearby- The Fox Inn
- The Italian Kitchen
- The National Trust Tea Rooms
- The Old Blacksmiths
- The Old Granary
- + 52 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op Stores Ltd
- Sainsbury's Supermarket
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Peter Townsend
- Wool Chippy
- Snack Shack
- The Boat Shed
- The Chipperies
- + 9 more
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