Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

FOREST EDGE ROAD, BH20 7BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST EDGE ROAD, BH20 7BX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

287

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 43,900 /yr

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Employed

45%

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.

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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BH20 7BX's low deprivation rank, 82% ownership, and £502k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £502k 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 7BX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Forest Edge Road, 0.5km from Nundico in Sandford (Dorset). Administratively it sits within Wareham ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.

For serious buyers, BH20 7BX is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £502k.

Census 2021 statistics for BH20 7BX are sourced from Output Area E00103815 (shared with 7 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 7BX. The average age is 48.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 407,950

11 sales · Mean £ 429,809

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

BH20 7BX has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good381 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Sandford Road Convenience Store0.1 km
  • The Coop0.4 km
  • Arthur Food Store Ltd0.4 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • B&B0.8 km
  • Spurwing Guest House1.0 km
  • Twiga House1.0 km
  • Four Oaks B and B0.7 km
  • The Retreat0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Sandford Pub and Dorset Catering Services0.1 km
  • Sandford & District Labour Club0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Allstars @ Wareham Golf Club1.0 km
  • The 29029 Restaurant0.2 km
  • Wareham Golf Club1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wareham1.5 km
  • Holton Heath2.1 km
  • Hamworthy6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Sandford Hotel0.1 km
  • Sandford Hotel0.1 km
  • Sandford Terrace0.3 km
  • Sandford Terrace0.3 km
  • Morden Road0.4 km