Area Analysis Dorset, South West

BH20 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BH20 postcode area.

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Population

20,159

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 41,525 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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9/10
family_restroomFamily
6/10
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3/10
workEmployment
5/10
diversity_3Diversity
4/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
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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.

home £409,745 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1145
Anti-social behaviour807
Other theft346
Criminal damage and arson291
Public order210

school Local Schools

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Harbour School Dorset

29 pupils
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Stoborough Church of England Primary School

Good199 pupils
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Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good381 pupils
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Lulworth and Winfrith CofE VC Primary School

Good106 pupils
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St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement162 pupils
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Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement81 pupils
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Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School

Good183 pupils
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Bere Regis Primary and Preschool

Inadequate135 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

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
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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • One Stop (Farwells)
  • SPAR (Gillettes) Wareham
  • Arthur Food Store Ltd
  • Durdle Door Stores
  • GWR Hole & Sons
  • + 45 more
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Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • Wool Royal British Legion
  • Antelope Inn
  • Black Bear
  • Bloxworth Village Hall and Social Club
  • Castle Inn
  • + 26 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

57 nearby
  • The Fox Inn
  • The Italian Kitchen
  • The National Trust Tea Rooms
  • The Old Blacksmiths
  • The Old Granary
  • + 52 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op Stores Ltd
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Peter Townsend
  • Wool Chippy
  • Snack Shack
  • The Boat Shed
  • The Chipperies
  • + 9 more