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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

BH204EU

Northmoor Way

BH207PF

Carey Road

BH204BP

Wessex Oval

BH204SA

Northmoor Way

BH204RA

Mill Lane

BH204PX

Stowell Crescent

BH204FH

Pride Place

BH204NB

St Johns Hill

BH204PL

Worgret Road

BH204DF

Trent Drive

BH204HY

Bestwall Road

BH205BA

Stoborough Green

BH166JW

Wareham Road

BH204AA

Sandford Lane

BH207AQ

The Beeches

BH204JD

Swineham

BH204JY

West Street

BH204PQ

Streche Road

BH205AH

Hollow Oak Road

BH204EG

Northmoor Way

BH204FN

Pound Lane

BH204EA

Havelock Villas

BH204QQ

Streche Road

BH205BD

Barnhill Road

BH204SB

Northmoor Way

BH207QN

Cherry Close

BH207PB

Carey Road

BH204PF

Worgret Road

BH166JY

Organford Road

BH166JN

Wareham

BH204NN

East Street

BH204BT

Wessex Oval

BH204AQ

North Street

BH166LW

Blackhill Road

BH166JT

Station Road

BH204LW

Abbots Quay

BH204JX

West Street

BH204SP

Westminster Road

BH207BQ

Tyneham Close

BH206AE

Puddletown Road

BH204DR

Northport Drive

BH205BH

Arne Road

BH204FF

Hutchins Lane

BH204NG

Church Street

BH204FA

Station Mews

BH166LG

Holton Road

BH204LT

South Street

BH204JU

West Street

BH207QL

Alder Close

BH166JZ

Birch Avenue

BH204BU

St Marys Close

BH207DB

Southbrook

BH166JS

Wareham Road

BH205BY

Old Kiln Road

BH204PT

Stowell Crescent

BH207AS

Miles Avenue

BH204HQ

Edward Crescent

BH207AP

Filleul Road

BH204HR

Bell's Orchard Lane

BH204BD

Carey Approach

BH204LP

The Quay

BH205AZ

Corfe Road

BH205DB

Oaklands Close

BH204RZ

Northmoor Way

BH205DA

West Lane

BH204JQ

Meadow View Close

BH204FL

Westerman Way

BH207BJ

Brian Close

BH166HX

Station Road

BH204DN

Northport Drive

BH207DD

Pottery Lines

BH204DB

Bere Road

BH207NZ

Wareham

BH204LN

Trinity Lane

BH207BG

Tyneham Close

BH204LH

Pound Lane

BH204PN

Worgret Road

BH204DT

Northport Drive

BH204PR

Westport Road

BH204SJ

Northmoor Way

BH204EX

Northmoor Way

BH204DJ

Drax Avenue

BH205DN

Wareham

BH204EW

Stour Drive

BH204ND

Church Green

BH204DS

Northport Drive

BH204BG

Johns Road

BH205BN

Soldiers Road

BH204ET

Northmoor Way

BH204NE

Church Street

BH204JN

Carrion Lane

BH204SR

Westminster Road

BH204BJ

Walls View Road

BH204AX

Carey Road

BH207QD

Maple Close

BH204AD

North Street

BH204QY

Mill Lane

BH204LG

Frome Hollow

BH207AN

Gore Hill

BH204EN

Sherford Drive

Data Sources

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