The BH20 5BP postcode is in Dorset, Dorset postcode town, within South West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the BH20 5BP area, explore the BH20 5BP Crime Rates page.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | BH20 |
| Ward | Wareham |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Dorset |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Dorset |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Poole |
| Police Force | Dorset |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Wareham |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | South Dorset |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 17481 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Rural life / Remoter communities / None, while the work-zone classification is Rural with mining or quarrying.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Stoborough(0.18 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is First School(0.10 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Wareham(1.24 mi)
The nearest airport is Southampton Airport Parkway(37.85 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoborough Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | BH20 5AD (0.14 mi) | Details |
| The Purbeck SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | BH20 4PF (0.80 mi) | Details |
| Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | BH20 4PG (0.90 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is WAREHAM SURGERY(0.90 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| wareham surgeryActivewareham surgery, streche road, wareham, dorset | 01929553444 | BH20 4PG |
The population of BH205BP is 319 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 53 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 65 to 74 (976), Between 55 to 64 (909), and Between 75 to 100 (834).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 303 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 9.
Regarding education, 78 adults have Level 4, while 40 have No qualifications.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (401), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (300).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (150), followed by No religion (144).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (45) followed by Semi-routine occupations (37), and Routine occupations (36).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (590), and 362 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1715) and European Union EU-14 (34).