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Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath

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About

The Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath area in Dorset is situated near the River Frome and the Wareham Channel, offering a mix of rural and semi-urban landscapes. Wareham, a historic market town, is known for its Saxon walls and proximity to the Purbeck Hills. Sandford is a smaller village with a quiet residential feel, while Holton Heath has industrial roots linked to its former munitions site. The area provides access to heathland, riverside walks, and the nearby Poole Harbour.

Transport links include the A351 road and Wareham railway station, connecting to Poole and Weymouth. The region has a mix of housing, from period properties in Wareham to modern developments in Sandford. Local amenities include schools, shops, and leisure facilities, with outdoor activities like cycling and boating popular due to the surrounding countryside and waterways. The area balances convenience with its natural setting.

Area overview

On average Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 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 of residents in Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath is £43,900 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).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 110 recent sales, the median property price is £358,925 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
Detached35£470,000
Flats14£223,975
Semi-Detached39£352,500
Terraced22£312,500

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

BH207PQ

Northmoor Way

BH207QA

Alder Close

BH166LR

Laurel Avenue

BH204EH

Fairway Drive

BH204AT

North Causeway

BH204DD

Bere Road

BH204DJ

Drax Avenue

BH204HW

Moreton's Lane

BH204PS

Encombe Road

BH204PZ

Hardy Road

BH204SH

Bourne Drive

BH207AA

Morden Road

BH207AD

Pottery Lines

BH207AT

Miles Avenue

BH207BB

St Martin's Road

BH207BL

Miles Avenue

BH204DX

Sandford Lane

BH204DY

Sandford Lane

BH204AD

Mill Lane

BH204AX

Carey Road

BH204HF

Brixey's Lane

BH204JB

Bestwall Crescent

BH204JW

East Street

BH204ND

Church Green

BH204SB

Northmoor Way

BH204SG

Fairway Drive

BH207AU

Elwood Close

BH204EF

Avon Drive

BH166JX

Station Road

BH204EL

Avon Drive

BH204BD

Carey Road

BH204DP

Northport Drive

BH204JJ

Ryan Close

BH204LH

Trinity Lane

BH204LT

South Street

BH204QP

Shatter's Hill

BH204QY

Mill Lane

BH204RE

Cow Lane

BH207AJ

Sandford Road

BH207AQ

Sandford Road

BH207AW

Filleul Road

BH207BU

Forest Edge Road

BH207DH

Sandford Drive

BH207PA

Bere Road

BH204HE

St Martin's Close

BH204PL

Worgret Road

BH204SF

Norden Drive

BH204SR

Westminster Road

BH207BD

Keysworth Drive

BH207QN

Cherry Close

BH204BT

Wessex Oval

BH204QN

North Walls

BH207AE

Sandford Road

BH207NZ

Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath

BH166LA

Chestnut Avenue

BH204EN

Sherford Drive

BH204DW

Northport Drive

BH204FD

Barnes Road

BH204HJ

Bell's Orchard Lane

BH204JL

Sherford Close

BH204JX

St Michael's Road

BH204NG

Church Street

BH204QU

Roper's Lane

BH207DF

Morden Road

BH207PB

Carey Road

BH204DA

Egdon Road

BH204HD

St Martin's Lane

BH204HL

Brixey's Lane

BH204HQ

Edward Crescent

BH204HU

Bonnett's Lane

BH204NE

Church Street

BH204NY

Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath

BH204PF

Worgret Road

BH204PH

Sandford Road

BH204RF

Westport Road

BH207BJ

Brian Close

BH207QE

Holly Close

BH204EU

Burns Road

BH204ES

Northmoor Way

BH204AE

Mount Pleasant

BH204AP

North Causeway

BH204BL

Carey Close

BH204EY

Wellstead Road

BH204PN

Worgret Road

BH207AB

Keysworth

BH166JT

Sandford Road

BH166JZ

Birch Avenue

BH204EA

North Causeway

BH204AQ

North Street

BH204AW

North Street

BH204BU

St Mary's Close

BH204LL

Trinity Lane

BH204LQ

Trinity Lane

BH204NN

Church Street

BH204NW

East Street

BH204QS

New Street

BH204NB

St John's Hill

BH204NH

Wyatt's Lane

BH204PX

Stowell Crescent

BH204QL

North Walls

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.