BH20 4BB is a safe, established residential area on Carey Road, 0.8km from Northport in Wareham. Administratively it sits within Wareham ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.
For families considering a move, BH20 4BB represents 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, manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH20 4BB are sourced from Output Area E00103854 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAREY ROAD, BH20 4BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAREY ROAD, BH20 4BB.
324
46
£ 43,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH20 4BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BH20 4BB's 59% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £375k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH20 4BB. The average age is 46.0. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 375,000
1 sales · Mean £ 375,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH20 4BB has low crime rates — 13 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.
school Local Schools
Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School
The Purbeck School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Carey Road Convenience Store0.2 km
- Horseys Ltd0.9 km
- The Italian Bakery0.9 km
- SPAR (Gillettes) Wareham0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- B&B0.9 km
- Spurwing Guest House0.8 km
- Twiga House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Swanage and Wareham Rugby Club0.8 km
- The Kings Arms0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Allstars @ Wareham Golf Club0.8 km
- Bradfords0.8 km
- Daruchini Indian and Bangladeshi Cuisine0.9 km
- Monsoon0.5 km
- Pandada1.0 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wareham0.5 km
- Holton Heath3.7 km
- Wool7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Mistover Road0.1 km
- Carey Road0.1 km
- Westminster Road0.2 km
- Egdon Road0.2 km
- Northmoor Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH204BB · Data under Open Government Licence