BH20 4BS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Wessex Oval, 0.9km from Wareham in Wareham. Administratively it sits within Wareham ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.
For serious buyers, BH20 4BS is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. Residents here average 63 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 95% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £390k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH20 4BS are sourced from Output Area E00103859 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESSEX OVAL, BH20 4BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESSEX OVAL, BH20 4BS.
231
63
£ 43,900 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BH20 4BS is a settled retirement community — average age 63, 95% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £390k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH20 4BS. The average age is 62.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 350,000
9 sales · Mean £ 363,555
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH20 4BS has low crime rates — 7 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
5 nearby- Carey Road Convenience Store0.3 km
- Horseys Ltd0.9 km
- Purbeck Wholefoods1.0 km
- The Italian Bakery0.9 km
- SPAR (Gillettes) Wareham0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Spurwing Guest House1.0 km
- Twiga House1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Swanage and Wareham Rugby Club0.7 km
- The Kings Arms0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- All Stars Sports Bar0.8 km
- Allstars @ Wareham Golf Club1.0 km
- Daruchini Indian and Bangladeshi Cuisine0.9 km
- Monsoon0.6 km
- Pandada0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wareham0.6 km
- Holton Heath3.9 km
- Wool7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Mistover Road0.3 km
- Carey Road0.3 km
- Westminster Road0.4 km
- Egdon Road0.4 km
- Johns Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BH204BS · Data under Open Government Licence