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Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath

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About

The Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath area sits on the edge of the Isle of Purbeck, bordered by the River Frome and the Wareham Channel. The historic market town of Wareham, with its Saxon walls and quay, forms the central hub. Surrounding it are the residential villages of Sandford and the industrial legacy of Holton Heath, creating a mix of old and new functions within a largely flat, heathland landscape.

This is a transitional zone between the urban and the rural. The presence of the former Royal Naval Cordite Factory at Holton Heath, now a nature reserve and business park, is a defining feature of the area's 20th-century history. The landscape is characterised by low-lying heaths, forestry plantations, and waterways that lead out to Poole Harbour, supporting boating and quiet recreation alongside daily commuter life.

Area overview

On average Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath is £47,308 per year. There are 5 schools in Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath is home to around 8,498 people, with a population density of about 235.4 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
14.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath Population
8,498
Population density
235.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.06(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.18(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.88(-10%)
Other theft
4.24(-25%)
Shoplifting
4(-40%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,067
94.92%
Other White
152
1.79%
White and Asian (mixed)
37
0.44%
Irish
37
0.44%
Other
34
0.4%
Total population: 8,499

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,060
28.54%
No qualifications
1,371
18.99%
Level 3 (A level)
1,202
16.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,033
14.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
818
11.33%
Total 16+ residents: 7,219

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,807
46.9%
Owns with a mortgage
831
21.57%
Other social rented
524
13.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
490
12.72%
Social rents from council
102
2.65%
Total households: 3,853

Property prices in Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £368,750 in Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached28£475,000
Flats14£223,975
Semi-Detached38£353,750
Terraced20£327,500

10 years median price trend in Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath.

All postcodes in Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath

BH204DS

Northport Drive

BH209DN

Wareham

BH204SA

Northmoor Way

BH204JU

West Street

BH204QW

North Bestwall Road

BH204FQ

Woodbury Gardens

BH207AS

Miles Avenue

BH207AX

St Helens Road

BH207DD

Pottery Lines

BH207QB

Cedar Drive

BH166LD

Blackhill Road West

BH204PG

Monmouth Road

BH204BS

Wessex Oval

BH204DL

Northport Drive

BH204LG

Frome Hollow

BH204DN

Northport Drive

BH204EZ

Stockley Road

BH204NX

South Street

BH204FB

Saxon Mews

BH204JY

West Street

BH204LZ

St Johns Hill

BH204RD

Cow Lane

BH204AA

Sandford Lane

BH204QB

Hardy Road

BH204RA

Mill Lane

BH207BS

Shaw Drive

BH204DE

Northmoor Way

BH204JZ

West Street

BH204PR

Westport Road

BH204QH

West Walls

BH207QG

Chestnut Close

BH166LN

Holton Road

BH204JS

West Street

BH204LW

Abbots Quay

BH204PP

Worgret Road

BH204PQ

Streche Road

BH204RG

Wareham

BH204SP

Westminster Road

BH166FL

Holton Road

BH204AR

Causeway Close

BH204LU

South Street

BH166JN

Wareham

BH166NJ

Warren Way

BH204DQ

Sandford Road

BH207BX

Forest Edge Road

BH204NQ

Church Lane

BH204FE

Lower Westport

BH204DT

Northport Drive

BH204EX

Northmoor Way

BH204QJ

West Walls

BH204RB

Coopers Close

BH207BA

St Martins Road

BH207QF

Ash Close

BH166LS

Blackhill Road

BH204AZ

Carey Road

BH204BQ

Seven Barrows Road

BH204FH

Pride Place

BH204JA

Bestwall Road

BH204QE

Shirley Road

BH207EJ

Morden Road

BH204BW

West Mill Crescent

BH204DB

Bere Road

BH204ET

Northmoor Way

BH204FF

Hutchins Lane

BH204HP

Bells Orchard Lane

BH204JT

West Street

BH204QR

Tinkers Lane

BH207AZ

Tamlin Street

BH207PD

Carey Road

BH166HX

Station Road

BH207AF

Sandford Road

BH166NN

Blackhill Road

BH204NA

St Johns Hill

BH204QA

Frome Road

BH204QX

Mill Lane

BH166JY

Organford Road

BH204DH

Sandford Road

BH204EG

Northmoor Way

BH204SN

Westminster Road

BH204SW

Westminster Road

BH204NU

Church Street

BH204AN

North Street

BH204HN

Moretons Lane

BH204PB

Hibbs Close

BH204SJ

Northmoor Way

BH206AA

West Mills

BH204LX

South Street

BH204PW

Worgret Road

BH204HB

Bonnets Lane

BH204JN

Carrion Lane

BH204AY

Carey Road

BH204EE

Northmoor Way

BH204SD

Middlebere Drive

BH207QL

Alder Close

BH204PU

Stowell Crescent

BH207AG

Sandford Terrace

BH207AR

Rodgett Crescent

BH204BH

Humber Chase

BH204DG

The Mews

BH204HY

Bestwall Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.