Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

BATTLEMEAD, BH20 5ER House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BATTLEMEAD, BH20 5ER.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

210

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Avg Age

63

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

28%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH20 5ER is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Average age 63, 94% owned. BH20 5ER is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £532k reflects the demand.

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

BH20 5ER is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Battlemead, 0.5km from Townsend in Corfe Castle. Administratively it sits within South East Purbeck ward and the South Dorset constituency.

For serious buyers, BH20 5ER is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An established, mature community with an average age of 63 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 94% 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £532k, down 1.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH20 5ER are sourced from Output Area E00103752 (shared with 9 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 5ER. The average age is 62.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.5%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

28%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 507,000

8 sales · Mean £ 498,812

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

BH20 5ER has low crime rates — 4 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 behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement81 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Box of Delights0.7 km
  • Corfe Castle Model Village0.7 km
  • Corfe Castle Village Bakery0.7 km
  • Corfe Castle Village Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • The Sweet Shop0.7 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Alford House B&B0.2 km
  • Ammonite B&B0.6 km
  • Challow Farm House B&B0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Castle Inn0.4 km
  • Corfe Castle Club0.4 km
  • The Bankes Arms Hotel0.8 km
  • The Greyhound Inn0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Fox Inn0.7 km
  • The National Trust Tea Rooms0.7 km
  • The Pink Goat Corfe Castle Ltd.0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wareham8.0 km
  • Holton Heath8.9 km
  • Hamworthy10.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Halves Cottages0.3 km
  • Halves Cottages0.3 km
  • Calcraft Road0.3 km
  • Calcraft Road0.3 km