Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

NORTH STREET, BH20 4AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH STREET, BH20 4AB.

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Population

249

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 43,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH20 4AB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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

BH20 4AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 49% 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 4AB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on North Street, 0.6km from Wareham in Wareham. Administratively it sits within Wareham ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.

This is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £407k.

Census 2021 statistics for BH20 4AB are sourced from Output Area E00103866 (shared with 16 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 4AB. The average age is 49.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 530,000

1 sales · Mean £ 530,000

Detached

£ 285,000

1 sales · Mean £ 285,000

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

BH20 4AB has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences26
Anti-social behaviour22
Shoplifting18
Other theft9
Burglary6

school Local Schools

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Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School

Good183 pupils0.5 km
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The Purbeck School

Good1.0 km
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Stoborough Church of England Primary School

Good199 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • B. Curtis Ltd0.1 km
  • Bare Necessities Dorset limited0.1 km
  • Carey Road Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Horseys Ltd0.1 km
  • Purbeck Ford1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Frome Corner B&B0.7 km
  • The Priory Hotel0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Antelope Inn0.1 km
  • Duke of Wellington0.1 km
  • Horse & Groom0.2 km
  • Swanage and Wareham Rugby Club0.3 km
  • The Kings Arms0.1 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • All Stars Sports Bar0.6 km
  • Bradfords1.0 km
  • Daruchini Indian and Bangladeshi Cuisine0.1 km
  • Garden Gate Tea Room0.0 km
  • Harry's Cafe Bar0.1 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op Stores Ltd0.0 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • KW Chinese0.1 km
  • Light Bites0.1 km
  • Long Johns Fish and Chips0.1 km
  • Lotus Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
  • The Chipperies0.2 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wareham0.7 km
  • Holton Heath3.6 km
  • Hamworthy7.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.0 km
  • Red Lion0.0 km
  • Dollins Lane0.2 km
  • Seymour Place0.2 km
  • South Bridge0.2 km