Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

SANDFORD ROAD, BH20 4DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDFORD ROAD, BH20 4DG.

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Population

321

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 43,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

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.

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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BH20 4DG spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. £377k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

BH20 4DG is a safe, established residential area on Sandford Road, 0.3km from Northport in Wareham. Administratively it sits within Wareham ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.

For serious buyers, BH20 4DG is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 83% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £377k.

Census 2021 statistics for BH20 4DG are sourced from Output Area E00103857 (shared with 8 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 4DG. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Detached

£ 340,000

3 sales · Mean £ 365,000

Semi-Detached

£ 337,000

1 sales · Mean £ 337,000

Terraced

£ 279,000

1 sales · Mean £ 279,000

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

BH20 4DG has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour22
Violence and sexual offences13
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order3
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School

Good183 pupils1.0 km
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Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good381 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Carey Road Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Horseys Ltd0.9 km
  • Purbeck Wholefoods0.9 km
  • Sandford Road Convenience Store1.0 km
  • The Italian Bakery0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • B&B0.3 km
  • Spurwing Guest House0.1 km
  • Twiga House0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Swanage and Wareham Rugby Club0.8 km
  • The Kings Arms0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Allstars @ Wareham Golf Club0.1 km
  • Bradfords0.1 km
  • Daruchini Indian and Bangladeshi Cuisine0.9 km
  • Garden Gate Tea Room1.0 km
  • Monsoon0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op Stores Ltd1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wareham0.4 km
  • Holton Heath3.0 km
  • Hamworthy7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Drax Avenue0.1 km
  • Bere Road0.2 km
  • Sherford Drive0.2 km
  • Sherford Drive0.2 km
  • Tantinoby Lane0.3 km