Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

SANDFORD ROAD, BH20 4DH House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

BH20 4DH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £612k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

BH20 4DH is a safe, established residential area on Sandford Road, 0.4km from Northport in Wareham. Administratively it sits within Wareham ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.

For serious buyers, BH20 4DH is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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: Prices average £612k.

Census 2021 statistics for BH20 4DH 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 4DH. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 404,000

6 sales · Mean £ 463,833

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

BH20 4DH 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 behaviour21
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson9
Public order3
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School

Good183 pupils1.1 km
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Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good381 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Carey Road Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Horseys Ltd1.0 km
  • Sandford Road Convenience Store0.8 km
  • The Italian Bakery1.0 km
  • SPAR (Gillettes) Wareham0.7 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • B&B0.2 km
  • Spurwing Guest House0.0 km
  • Twiga House0.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Swanage and Wareham Rugby Club0.9 km
  • The Kings Arms1.0 km
  • The Sandford Pub and Dorset Catering Services1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Allstars @ Wareham Golf Club0.0 km
  • Bradfords0.2 km
  • Daruchini Indian and Bangladeshi Cuisine1.0 km
  • Monsoon0.5 km
  • The 29029 Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wareham0.5 km
  • Holton Heath2.9 km
  • Hamworthy7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Drax Avenue0.0 km
  • Bere Road0.1 km
  • Sherford Drive0.1 km
  • Sherford Drive0.1 km
  • Wareham Golf Club0.2 km