Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

MISTOVER ROAD, BH20 4BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MISTOVER ROAD, BH20 4BY.

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Population

275

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Avg Age

50

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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: BH20 4BY 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BH20 4BY spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. 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 4BY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Mistover Road, 0.6km from Northport in Wareham. Administratively it sits within Wareham ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.

For families considering a move, BH20 4BY represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k.

Census 2021 statistics for BH20 4BY are sourced from Output Area E00103860 (shared with 10 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 4BY. The average age is 49.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 260,000

1 sales · Mean £ 260,000

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

BH20 4BY 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 offences17
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson7
Vehicle crime3
Burglary2

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

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Carey Road Convenience Store0.1 km
  • Horseys Ltd0.9 km
  • Purbeck Wholefoods1.0 km
  • The Italian Bakery0.9 km
  • SPAR (Gillettes) Wareham0.2 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • B&B0.7 km
  • Spurwing Guest House0.5 km
  • Twiga House0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Swanage and Wareham Rugby Club0.7 km
  • The Kings Arms0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Allstars @ Wareham Golf Club0.5 km
  • Bradfords0.6 km
  • Daruchini Indian and Bangladeshi Cuisine0.9 km
  • Monsoon0.4 km
  • Pandada0.9 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wareham0.3 km
  • Holton Heath3.4 km
  • Wool7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Bere Road0.1 km
  • Bere Road0.1 km
  • Northmoor Way0.1 km
  • Egdon Road0.1 km
  • Carey Road0.1 km