Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

HIGHER FILBANK, BH20 5EX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHER FILBANK, BH20 5EX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

275

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

36%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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9/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BH20 5EX combines high owner-occupation (69%), strong property values (£875k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 16.6% year-on-year.

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

BH20 5EX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Higher Filbank, 0.2km from Townsend in Corfe Castle. Administratively it sits within South East Purbeck ward and the South Dorset constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH20, BH20 5EX offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 69% 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 £875k, down 16.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH20 5EX are sourced from Output Area E00103750 (shared with 6 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 5EX. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 730,000

5 sales · Mean £ 730,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

BH20 5EX 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 behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement81 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Box of Delights1.0 km
  • Corfe Castle Model Village1.0 km
  • Corfe Castle Village Bakery1.0 km
  • Corfe Castle Village Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • The Sweet Shop1.0 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Alford House B&B0.2 km
  • Ammonite B&B0.7 km
  • Challow Farm House B&B1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Castle Inn0.7 km
  • Corfe Castle Club0.7 km
  • The Greyhound Inn1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Fox Inn0.9 km
  • The National Trust Tea Rooms1.0 km
  • The Pink Goat Corfe Castle Ltd.0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wareham8.2 km
  • Holton Heath9.2 km
  • Hamworthy10.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Halves Cottages0.2 km
  • Halves Cottages0.2 km