Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

NORTHPORT DRIVE, BH20 4DL House Prices & Local Information

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

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

299

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 43,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

BH20 4DL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £325k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

BH20 4DL is a safe, established residential area on Northport Drive, 0.5km from Northport in Wareham. Administratively it sits within Wareham ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH20, BH20 4DL offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k.

Census 2021 statistics for BH20 4DL are sourced from Output Area E00103855 (shared with 87 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 4DL. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 260,000

9 sales · Mean £ 287,666

Terraced

£ 215,000

2 sales · Mean £ 215,000

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

BH20 4DL 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 behaviour14
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order3
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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

Good381 pupils1.0 km
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Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School

Good183 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Carey Road Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Sandford Road Convenience Store0.7 km
  • SPAR (Gillettes) Wareham0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • B&B0.1 km
  • Spurwing Guest House0.2 km
  • Twiga House0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Sandford Pub and Dorset Catering Services0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Allstars @ Wareham Golf Club0.2 km
  • Bradfords0.3 km
  • Monsoon0.6 km
  • The 29029 Restaurant0.7 km
  • Wareham & Sandford Pizza & Burgers0.7 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wareham0.7 km
  • Holton Heath2.7 km
  • Hamworthy7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Wareham Golf Club0.1 km
  • Wareham Golf Club0.1 km
  • Bere Road0.1 km
  • Drax Avenue0.2 km
  • Sherford Drive0.3 km