Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

CAREY APPROACH, BH20 4BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAREY APPROACH, BH20 4BD.

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Population

296

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Avg Age

44

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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 4BD 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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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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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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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

BH20 4BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 78% 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 4BD is a safe, established residential area on Carey Approach, 0.4km from Northport in Wareham. Administratively it sits within Wareham ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.

For serious buyers, BH20 4BD is a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k.

Census 2021 statistics for BH20 4BD are sourced from Output Area E00103858 (shared with 9 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 4BD. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 285,000

2 sales · Mean £ 285,000

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

BH20 4BD has low crime rates — 16 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 offences17
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson6
Vehicle crime3
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School

Good183 pupils0.8 km
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The Purbeck School

Good1.3 km
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Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good381 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • B. Curtis Ltd1.0 km
  • Carey Road Convenience Store0.2 km
  • Horseys Ltd0.8 km
  • Purbeck Wholefoods0.8 km
  • The Italian Bakery0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • B&B0.6 km
  • Spurwing Guest House0.4 km
  • Twiga House0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Antelope Inn1.0 km
  • Duke of Wellington1.0 km
  • Swanage and Wareham Rugby Club0.6 km
  • The Kings Arms0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Allstars @ Wareham Golf Club0.4 km
  • Bradfords0.5 km
  • Daruchini Indian and Bangladeshi Cuisine0.8 km
  • Garden Gate Tea Room0.9 km
  • Le Petit Vin Cafe1.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op Stores Ltd0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Light Bites1.0 km
  • Long Johns Fish and Chips1.0 km
  • Lotus Chinese Takeaway1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wareham0.2 km
  • Holton Heath3.3 km
  • Wool7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Johns Road0.1 km
  • Wareham Station0.1 km
  • Bere Road0.1 km
  • Wareham Rail Station0.1 km
  • Wareham Rail Station0.1 km