Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

NORTHPORT, BH20 4AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHPORT, BH20 4AS.

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Population

274

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 43,900 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH20 4AS 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.

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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

BH20 4AS 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. Property prices are trending up 6.5% year-on-year.

home £241,833 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH20 4AS is a safe, established residential area on Northport, 0.3km from Northport in Wareham. Administratively it sits within Wareham ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.

BH20 4AS is 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £241k, up 6.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH20 4AS are sourced from Output Area E00103856 (shared with 18 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 4AS. 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

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 230,250

2 sales · Mean £ 230,250

Detached

£ 265,000

1 sales · Mean £ 265,000

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

BH20 4AS has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour16
Violence and sexual offences16
Criminal damage and arson6
Vehicle crime3
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School

Good183 pupils0.6 km
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The Purbeck School

Good1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • B. Curtis Ltd0.8 km
  • Bare Necessities Dorset limited0.9 km
  • Carey Road Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Horseys Ltd0.6 km
  • Purbeck Wholefoods0.7 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • B&B0.7 km
  • Spurwing Guest House0.5 km
  • Twiga House0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Antelope Inn0.8 km
  • Duke of Wellington0.8 km
  • Horse & Groom1.0 km
  • Swanage and Wareham Rugby Club0.4 km
  • The Kings Arms0.6 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • All Stars Sports Bar0.9 km
  • Allstars @ Wareham Golf Club0.5 km
  • Bradfords0.5 km
  • Daruchini Indian and Bangladeshi Cuisine0.6 km
  • Garden Gate Tea Room0.7 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • KW Chinese0.9 km
  • Light Bites0.8 km
  • Long Johns Fish and Chips0.8 km
  • Lotus Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • The Chipperies0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wareham0.0 km
  • Holton Heath3.3 km
  • Wool7.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Wareham Rail Station0.0 km
  • Wareham Rail Station0.1 km
  • Wareham Station0.1 km
  • Johns Road0.2 km
  • Bere Road0.3 km