Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

HIGH STREET, BH20 6BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, BH20 6BP.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 50,400 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH20 6BP 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.

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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BH20 6BP combines high owner-occupation (71%), strong property values (£455k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £455k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

BH20 6BP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on High Street, 0.1km from Wool in Wool. Administratively it sits within West Purbeck ward and the South Dorset constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH20, BH20 6BP offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 71% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £455k.

Census 2021 statistics for BH20 6BP are sourced from Output Area E00103884 (shared with 8 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 6BP. The average age is 50.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 357,500

4 sales · Mean £ 410,625

Detached

£ 339,000

2 sales · Mean £ 339,000

Terraced

£ 310,000

3 sales · Mean £ 311,666

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

BH20 6BP has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft9
Violence and sexual offences9
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Wool Church of England Primary School

Inadequate107 pupils0.2 km
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St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement162 pupils0.5 km
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Harbour School Dorset

29 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Central Convenience Stores0.7 km
  • Station Garage (Wool)0.5 km
  • Taylor's Family Butchers1.0 km
  • The Hidden Deli0.7 km
  • Whitemead Caravan Park0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Breachfield B&B0.2 km
  • Fingle Bridge0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Black Bear0.0 km
  • Wool Royal British Legion0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Ship Inn0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Hong Kong Garden0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wool0.2 km
  • Moreton (Dorset)7.0 km
  • Wareham7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • The Cross0.1 km
  • Primary School0.2 km
  • Wool Rail Station0.3 km
  • Wool Rail Station0.3 km
  • Wool Station0.3 km