Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

HOLLY CLOSE, BH20 7QE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLY CLOSE, BH20 7QE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

265

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 43,900 /yr

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Employed

51%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BH20 7QE combines high owner-occupation (79%), strong property values (£520k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

BH20 7QE is a safe, established residential area on Holly Close, 0.1km from Sandford in Sandford (Dorset). Administratively it sits within Wareham ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH20, BH20 7QE offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 79% 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £520k.

Census 2021 statistics for BH20 7QE are sourced from Output Area E00103810 (shared with 9 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 7QE. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 520,000

1 sales · Mean £ 520,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

BH20 7QE has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good381 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • The Coop0.5 km
  • Arthur Food Store Ltd0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Sandford Pub and Dorset Catering Services1.0 km
  • Sandford & District Labour Club0.4 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Four Oaks B and B0.2 km
  • The Retreat0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Holton Heath1.2 km
  • Wareham2.4 km
  • Hamworthy5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Primary School0.2 km
  • Primary School0.2 km
  • Middle School Grounds0.2 km
  • Sandford Garage0.4 km
  • Sandford Garage0.4 km