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About

Wareham ward encompasses the historic market town of Wareham itself, situated on a flat plain between the rivers Frome and Piddle. The town is contained within ancient Saxon earthwork walls, creating a distinct boundary. The area includes residential neighbourhoods, the town centre with its market square, and stretches of surrounding rural land. It functions as a local service hub for the Isle of Purbeck.

The landscape is defined by its rivers and the large, ecologically significant Wareham Forest to the east. The River Frome widens into Wareham Channel, connecting to Poole Harbour. This setting supports boating, fishing, and walking along the riverbanks or town walls. The town's layout, with its grid of streets within the ramparts, reflects its long history as a fortified settlement and river port.

Area overview

On average Wareham has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wareham is £47,762 per year. There are 6 schools in Wareham: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wareham is home to around 9,855 people, with a population density of about 161.8 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
13%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wareham Population
9,855
Population density
161.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.83(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.5(-9%)
Other theft
6.6(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.38(-17%)
Shoplifting
3.86(-42%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,363
94.99%
Other White
180
1.83%
Irish
49
0.5%
Other
42
0.43%
White and Asian (mixed)
37
0.38%
Total population: 9,857

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,531
30.05%
No qualifications
1,527
18.13%
Level 3 (A level)
1,367
16.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,204
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
953
11.31%
Total 16+ residents: 8,423

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,169
48.87%
Owns with a mortgage
960
21.63%
Other social rented
551
12.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
540
12.17%
Social rents from council
106
2.39%
Total households: 4,438

Property prices in Wareham

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Wareham area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,220,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wareham 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached39£525,000
Flats12£213,725
Semi-Detached33£370,000
Terraced28£322,500

10 years median price trend in Wareham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wareham.

All postcodes in Wareham

BH204HE

St Martins Close

BH204NA

St Johns Hill

BH207AT

Miles Avenue

BH204EZ

Stockley Road

BH166NN

Blackhill Road

BH207AB

Keysworth

BH204HD

Dollins Lane

BH204QP

Shatter's Hill

BH204EH

Northmoor Way

BH207QG

Chestnut Close

BH207BE

Tyneham Close

BH204PW

Worgret Road

BH204HG

Mount Pleasant

BH207AH

Sandford Road

BH204FR

Worgret Road

BH204AY

Carey Road

BH204DD

Bere Road

BH204EQ

Northmoor Way

BH166LR

Laurel Avenue

BH209DB

Sandford Lane

BH204AB

North Street

BH207QE

Holly Close

BH207PQ

Tantinoby Lane

BH205AG

Corfe Road

BH204HW

Moreton's Lane

BH166JX

Station Road

BH207QB

Cedar Drive

BH206AA

West Mills

BH204JW

East Street

BH204BA

Carey Road

BH204RU

Daniel Drive

BH166LN

Holton Road

BH204JR

Kennington Square

BH204FJ

Baggs Lane

BH204JL

Sherford Close

BH204JJ

Ryan Close

BH204QS

New Street

BH207AL

Gore Hill

BH204LJ

Tanners Lane

BH204HP

Bells Orchard Lane

BH166JR

Wareham Road

BH204BL

Walls View Road

BH204LZ

St Johns Hill

BH204QJ

West Walls

BH205BP

Oaktree Close

BH205DD

Old Furzebrook Road

BH204DL

Northport Drive

BH204HN

Moretons Lane

BH207QJ

Laburnum Close

BH204BW

West Mill Crescent

BH207BH

Keysworth

BH204QR

Tinkers Lane

BH206AB

Worgret Road

BH204QN

North Walls

BH204SH

Northmoor Way

BH204PB

Hibbs Close

BH207AR

Rodgett Crescent

BH204AN

North Street

BH205AX

Furzebrook Road

BH207BU

Forest Edge Road

BH204BX

Mellstock Crescent

BH207DH

Sandford Drive

BH207AZ

Tamlin Street

BH205AE

Corfe Road

BH205AA

Corfe Road

BH204SN

Westminster Road

BH204PH

Worgret Road

BH204LL

Trinity Close

BH207PA

Bere Road

BH207AF

Sandford Road

BH204SF

Norden Drive

BH204DU

Admirals Way

BH204SW

Westminster Road

BH205BU

Gover Close

BH204HX

North Bestwall Road

BH207BN

Sandford Road

BH166LT

Holton Road

BH204RD

Cow Lane

BH166LS

Blackhill Road

BH207DF

Heath Cottages

BH204SD

Middlebere Drive

BH207BT

Shaw Drive

BH204JZ

West Street

BH205BW

Nutcrack Lane

BH204AZ

Carey Road

BH207QA

Woodlands Drive

BH207BD

Keysworth Drive

BH204NU

Church Street

BH207AE

Sandford Road

BH207BA

St Martins Road

BH204NJ

East Walls

BH204AG

North Street

BH207AY

Bryn Road

BH205HP

Stoborough Meadow

BH166LE

Blackhill Road West

BH209BY

Sandford Lane

BH205BG

Barnhill Road

BH207QQ

Larch Close

BH204LQ

Pound Lane

BH207BL

Miles Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.