Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

WEST MILL CRESCENT, BH20 4BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST MILL CRESCENT, BH20 4BW.

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Population

231

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Avg Age

63

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Avg Income

£ 43,900 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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10/10
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7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

BH20 4BW 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 — £410k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 1.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH20 4BW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on West Mill Crescent, 0.7km from Wareham in Wareham. Administratively it sits within Wareham ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.

For serious buyers, BH20 4BW 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £410k, down 1.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH20 4BW are sourced from Output Area E00103859 (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 4BW. 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

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 365,000

15 sales · Mean £ 379,533

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

BH20 4BW has low crime rates — 17 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 offences16
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson5
Burglary2
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School

Good183 pupils0.6 km
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The Purbeck School

Good1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • B. Curtis Ltd1.0 km
  • Carey Road Convenience Store0.1 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&B0.9 km
  • Spurwing Guest House0.8 km
  • Twiga House0.8 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

13 nearby
  • All Stars Sports Bar0.9 km
  • Allstars @ Wareham Golf Club0.8 km
  • Bradfords0.8 km
  • Daruchini Indian and Bangladeshi Cuisine0.8 km
  • Garden Gate Tea Room0.9 km
  • + 8 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

  • Wareham0.4 km
  • Holton Heath3.6 km
  • Wool7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Carey Road0.1 km
  • Mistover Road0.2 km
  • Johns Road0.3 km
  • Wareham Rail Station0.3 km
  • Egdon Road0.3 km