Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

SOUTHBROOK, BH20 7LJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHBROOK, BH20 7LJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

222

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 48,900 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BH20 7LJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in BH20 7LJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

BH20 7LJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Southbrook, 0.1km from Southbrook in Bere Regis. Administratively it sits within West Purbeck ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BH20 7LJ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £380k.

Census 2021 statistics for BH20 7LJ are sourced from Output Area E00103746 (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 7LJ. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 380,000

1 sales · Mean £ 380,000

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

BH20 7LJ has low crime rates — 17 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.

Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft4
Vehicle crime2
Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Nisa Local, Bere Regis0.3 km
  • Shell Bere Regis0.4 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Old Mill B&B0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Salt & Pepper Club0.3 km
  • The Drax Arms0.2 km
  • The Royal Oak0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wool7.8 km
  • Moreton (Dorset)8.8 km
  • Wareham9.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Cottages0.1 km
  • Church Cottages0.1 km
  • Turberville Road Surgery0.2 km
  • Turberville Road Surgery0.2 km
  • Drax Arms0.2 km