BH20 4DT is a safe, established residential area on Northport Drive, 0.4km from Northport in Wareham. Administratively it sits within Wareham ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BH20 4DT are sourced from Output Area E00103855 (shared with 87 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTHPORT DRIVE, BH20 4DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHPORT DRIVE, BH20 4DT.
299
47
£ 43,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BH20 4DT — age 47, 79% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH20 4DT. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH20 4DT has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Carey Road Convenience Store0.8 km
- Sandford Road Convenience Store0.7 km
- SPAR (Gillettes) Wareham0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- B&B0.2 km
- Spurwing Guest House0.2 km
- Twiga House0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Swanage and Wareham Rugby Club1.0 km
- The Sandford Pub and Dorset Catering Services0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Allstars @ Wareham Golf Club0.2 km
- Bradfords0.2 km
- Monsoon0.6 km
- The 29029 Restaurant0.7 km
- Wareham & Sandford Pizza & Burgers0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wareham0.6 km
- Holton Heath2.7 km
- Hamworthy7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Bere Road0.2 km
- Wareham Golf Club0.2 km
- Drax Avenue0.2 km
- Wareham Golf Club0.2 km
- Sherford Drive0.3 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: BH204DT · Data under Open Government Licence