Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

BH20 4AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH20 4AA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

299

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 43,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

BH20 4AA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH20 4AA is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Northport in Wareham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Wareham ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.

This is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BH20 4AA are sourced from Output Area E00103855 (shared with 87 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH20 4AA. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BH20 4AA has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order2

school Local Schools

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

Good381 pupils1.0 km
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Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School

Good183 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Carey Road Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Sandford Road Convenience Store0.7 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • B&B0.3 km
  • Spurwing Guest House0.4 km
  • Twiga House0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Sandford Pub and Dorset Catering Services0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Allstars @ Wareham Golf Club0.4 km
  • Bradfords0.3 km
  • Monsoon0.7 km
  • The 29029 Restaurant0.7 km
  • Wareham & Sandford Pizza & Burgers0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wareham0.7 km
  • Holton Heath2.6 km
  • Hamworthy7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Bere Road0.3 km
  • Wareham Golf Club0.3 km
  • Wareham Golf Club0.3 km
  • Drax Avenue0.3 km
  • Sherford Drive0.5 km