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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

BH207PG

Carey

BH207PQ

Tantinoby Lane

BH207QA

Woodlands Drive

BH207QD

Maple Close

BH204FR

Worgret Road

BH204NR

East Street

BH207BQ

Tyneham Close

BH166LR

Laurel Avenue

BH204DJ

Drax Avenue

BH204EH

Northmoor Way

BH204PS

Encombe Road

BH204PZ

Stowell Crescent

BH207AT

Miles Avenue

BH207BB

St Martin's Road

BH204AT

Northport

BH204DD

Bere Road

BH204HW

Moreton's Lane

BH204SH

Northmoor Way

BH207AA

Morden Road

BH207AD

Pottery Lines

BH207BL

Miles Avenue

BH204AX

Carey Road

BH204DX

Sandford Lane

BH204HF

St Martins Lane

BH204JB

Bestwall Crescent

BH204JW

East Street

BH204ND

Church Green

BH204SG

Fairway Drive

BH204AD

North Street

BH204DY

Sandford Lane

BH204SB

Northmoor Way

BH207AU

Elwood Close

BH204BD

Carey Approach

BH204EL

Avon Drive

BH204LT

South Street

BH204QY

Mill Lane

BH204RE

Cow Lane

BH207AJ

Digby Cottages

BH207AQ

The Beeches

BH207AW

Filleul Road

BH207PA

Bere Road

BH166JX

Station Road

BH204DP

Northport Drive

BH204EF

Northmoor Way

BH204JJ

Ryan Close

BH204LH

Pound Lane

BH204QP

Shatter's Hill

BH207BU

Forest Edge Road

BH207DH

Sandford Drive

BH204SF

Norden Drive

BH207QN

Cherry Close

BH204PL

Worgret Road

BH204HE

St Martins Close

BH204SR

Westminster Road

BH207BD

Keysworth Drive

BH166LA

Organford Road

BH204DW

Northport Drive

BH204EN

Sherford Drive

BH204FD

Worgret Gardens

BH204QU

St Michaels Road

BH204BT

Wessex Oval

BH204QN

North Walls

BH207AE

Sandford Road

BH207NZ

Wareham

BH204HJ

Nundico

BH204JL

Sherford Close

BH204JX

West Street

BH204NG

Church Street

BH207DF

Heath Cottages

BH207PB

Carey Road

BH204HD

Dollins Lane

BH204HQ

Edward Crescent

BH204NE

Church Street

BH204NY

Knightstone Close

BH204RF

Westport Road

BH207BJ

Brian Close

BH207QE

Holly Close

BH204DA

Egdon Road

BH204HL

Brixeys Lane

BH204HU

Howards Lane

BH204PF

Worgret Road

BH204PH

Worgret Road

BH204AE

North Street

BH204AP

North Causeway

BH204EY

Wellstead Road

BH204PN

Worgret Road

BH204BL

Walls View Road

BH204ES

Northmoor Way

BH204EU

Northmoor Way

BH207AB

Keysworth

BH166JT

Station Road

BH204AQ

North Street

BH204EA

Havelock Villas

BH204LL

Trinity Close

BH204NW

East Street

BH204QS

New Street

BH166JZ

Birch Avenue

BH204AW

North Street

BH204BU

St Marys Close

BH204LQ

Pound Lane

Data Sources

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