BH20 4PY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Stowell Crescent, 1.0km from Stoborough in Wareham. Administratively it sits within Wareham ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH20, BH20 4PY offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 59 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 94% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £930k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH20 4PY are sourced from Output Area E00183065 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STOWELL CRESCENT, BH20 4PY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STOWELL CRESCENT, BH20 4PY.
272
59
£ 43,900 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH20 4PY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Average age 59, 94% owned. BH20 4PY is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. With £930k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH20 4PY. The average age is 59.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 930,000
1 sales · Mean £ 930,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH20 4PY has low crime rates — 19 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.
school Local Schools
The Purbeck School
Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School
Stoborough Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- B. Curtis Ltd0.5 km
- Bare Necessities Dorset limited0.6 km
- Horseys Ltd0.7 km
- Purbeck Ford0.6 km
- Purbeck Wholefoods0.6 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Frome Corner B&B0.2 km
- The Priory Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Antelope Inn0.5 km
- Duke of Wellington0.7 km
- Horse & Groom0.6 km
- Swanage and Wareham Rugby Club0.7 km
- The Kings Arms0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- All Stars Sports Bar0.3 km
- Daruchini Indian and Bangladeshi Cuisine0.7 km
- Garden Gate Tea Room0.6 km
- Harry's Cafe Bar0.5 km
- Kaff's Coffee Pot0.6 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- KW Chinese0.5 km
- Light Bites0.5 km
- Long Johns Fish and Chips0.5 km
- Lotus Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- The Chipperies0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wareham1.1 km
- Holton Heath4.2 km
- Wool7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Police Station0.2 km
- Police Station0.3 km
- Middle School closed0.3 km
- Lady St Mary's School0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BH204PY · Data under Open Government Licence