Wareham ward is located in the Purbeck district of Dorset, covering the historic market town of Wareham and surrounding areas. The town sits between the River Frome and the River Piddle, with the Purbeck Hills to the south. Wareham has a mix of residential areas, local businesses, and green spaces, including the town walls and quay.
The ward includes parts of the Isle of Purbeck and features a blend of rural and urban characteristics. Wareham retains its medieval layout, with Saxon earthworks and a central market square. The area is known for its connections to the Jurassic Coast and heathland landscapes. Public transport links provide access to Poole and Dorchester, while the ward also contains schools, healthcare facilities, and community amenities.
On average Wareham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Wareham is £44,495 per year. There are 6 schools in Wareham: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £367,500 in Wareham area, with individual transactions ranging from £136,000 up to £950,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £477,500; semi-detached at £341,000; terraced at £327,500; flats at £200,000.
10 years price trend in Wareham
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Streche Road
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Blackhill Road West
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Holton Road
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Blackhill Road
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North Street
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Causeway Close
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St John's Hill
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North Bestwall Road
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Church Lane
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Monmouth Road
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Encombe Road
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Barnes Road
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Daniel Drive
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Corfe Road
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Stowell Crescent
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Sherford Drive
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Bestwall Road
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Bestwall Road
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St Martin's Lane
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East Walls
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Roper's Lane
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Corfe Road
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New Road
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Tyneham Close
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Wareham Road
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Holton Road
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Carey Road
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Walls View Road
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Sandford Lane
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South Street
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East Street
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East Street
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Northmoor Way
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Burns Road
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Melancholy Lane
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Sandford Lane
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Tanner's Lane
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Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath
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Tarrant Drive
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Mistover Close
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Baggs Lane
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Bonnett's Lane
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Edward Crescent
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The Quay
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Corfe Road
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Sandford Road
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