BH20 4DJ is a safe, established residential area on Drax Avenue, 0.3km from Northport in Wareham. Administratively it sits within Wareham ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.
Day-to-day life in BH20 4DJ has the character of these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £273k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH20 4DJ are sourced from Output Area E00103856 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DRAX AVENUE, BH20 4DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRAX AVENUE, BH20 4DJ.
274
44
£ 43,900 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH20 4DJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BH20 4DJ is an established family neighbourhood — 50% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH20 4DJ. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 245,000
17 sales · Mean £ 247,661
Semi-Detached
£ 267,500
1 sales · Mean £ 267,500
Detached
£ 400,000
1 sales · Mean £ 400,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH20 4DJ has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School
Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Carey Road Convenience Store0.7 km
- Horseys Ltd0.9 km
- Purbeck Wholefoods1.0 km
- Sandford Road Convenience Store0.9 km
- The Italian Bakery0.9 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- B&B0.3 km
- Spurwing Guest House0.1 km
- Twiga House0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Swanage and Wareham Rugby Club0.8 km
- The Kings Arms0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Allstars @ Wareham Golf Club0.1 km
- Bradfords0.1 km
- Daruchini Indian and Bangladeshi Cuisine0.9 km
- Monsoon0.4 km
- Pandada0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wareham0.5 km
- Holton Heath2.9 km
- Hamworthy7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Drax Avenue0.1 km
- Bere Road0.1 km
- Sherford Drive0.2 km
- Sherford Drive0.2 km
- Wareham Golf Club0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH204DJ · Data under Open Government Licence