BH20 4JY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on West Street, 0.7km from Wareham in Wareham. Administratively it sits within Wareham ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.
This is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £276k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH20 4JY are sourced from Output Area E00103866 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST STREET, BH20 4JY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STREET, BH20 4JY.
249
49
£ 43,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH20 4JY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BH20 4JY spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. £276k 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 4JY. The average age is 49.1. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 389,425
2 sales · Mean £ 389,425
Flat
£ 201,500
2 sales · Mean £ 201,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH20 4JY has low crime rates — 34 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
Stoborough Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- B. Curtis Ltd0.1 km
- Bare Necessities Dorset limited0.2 km
- Carey Road Convenience Store1.0 km
- Horseys Ltd0.3 km
- Purbeck Ford0.9 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Frome Corner B&B0.6 km
- The Priory Hotel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Antelope Inn0.1 km
- Duke of Wellington0.3 km
- Horse & Groom0.2 km
- Swanage and Wareham Rugby Club0.4 km
- The Kings Arms0.3 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- All Stars Sports Bar0.4 km
- Daruchini Indian and Bangladeshi Cuisine0.3 km
- Garden Gate Tea Room0.2 km
- Harry's Cafe Bar0.2 km
- Kaff's Coffee Pot0.2 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- KW Chinese0.2 km
- Light Bites0.1 km
- Long Johns Fish and Chips0.1 km
- Lotus Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- The Chipperies0.2 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wareham0.8 km
- Holton Heath3.8 km
- Wool7.7 km
Bus Stops
- Red Lion0.2 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- South Bridge0.2 km
- South Bridge0.2 km
- Seymour Place0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH204JY · Data under Open Government Licence