BH20 4AR is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Wareham in Wareham. Administratively it sits within Wareham ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.
The people who live in BH20 4AR are typical of these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BH20 4AR are sourced from Output Area E00103856 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH20 4AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH20 4AR.
274
44
£ 43,900 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH20 4AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BH20 4AR's 50% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH20 4AR. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH20 4AR has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School
The Purbeck School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- B. Curtis Ltd0.7 km
- Bare Necessities Dorset limited0.8 km
- Carey Road Convenience Store0.4 km
- Horseys Ltd0.5 km
- Purbeck Wholefoods0.6 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- B&B0.7 km
- Spurwing Guest House0.6 km
- The Priory Hotel0.9 km
- Twiga House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Antelope Inn0.7 km
- Duke of Wellington0.7 km
- Horse & Groom0.9 km
- Swanage and Wareham Rugby Club0.3 km
- The Kings Arms0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- All Stars Sports Bar0.9 km
- Allstars @ Wareham Golf Club0.6 km
- Bradfords0.5 km
- Daruchini Indian and Bangladeshi Cuisine0.5 km
- Garden Gate Tea Room0.6 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- KW Chinese0.8 km
- Light Bites0.7 km
- Long Johns Fish and Chips0.7 km
- Lotus Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- The Chipperies0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wareham0.1 km
- Holton Heath3.4 km
- Wool7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Wareham Rail Station0.1 km
- Wareham Rail Station0.1 km
- Wareham Station0.2 km
- Johns Road0.3 km
- North Causeway0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH204AR · Data under Open Government Licence