BH20 4BN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Carey Close, 0.5km from Northport in Wareham. Administratively it sits within Wareham ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.
For serious buyers, BH20 4BN is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 75% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £345k, up 13.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH20 4BN are sourced from Output Area E00103860 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAREY CLOSE, BH20 4BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAREY CLOSE, BH20 4BN.
275
50
£ 43,900 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH20 4BN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BH20 4BN spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. £345k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 13.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH20 4BN. The average age is 49.9. 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
£ 345,000
3 sales · Mean £ 342,616
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH20 4BN has low crime rates — 14 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
Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School
The Purbeck School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- B. Curtis Ltd0.9 km
- Bare Necessities Dorset limited0.9 km
- Carey Road Convenience Store0.1 km
- Horseys Ltd0.7 km
- Purbeck Wholefoods0.8 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- B&B0.8 km
- Spurwing Guest House0.6 km
- Twiga House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Antelope Inn0.9 km
- Duke of Wellington0.9 km
- Swanage and Wareham Rugby Club0.5 km
- The Kings Arms0.7 km
- Wareham Conservative Club1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- All Stars Sports Bar0.9 km
- Allstars @ Wareham Golf Club0.6 km
- Bradfords0.6 km
- Daruchini Indian and Bangladeshi Cuisine0.7 km
- Garden Gate Tea Room0.8 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- KW Chinese1.0 km
- Light Bites0.9 km
- Long Johns Fish and Chips0.9 km
- Lotus Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- The Chipperies1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wareham0.2 km
- Holton Heath3.5 km
- Wool7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Johns Road0.1 km
- Wareham Rail Station0.1 km
- Wareham Rail Station0.2 km
- Carey Road0.2 km
- Wareham Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH204BN · Data under Open Government Licence