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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

BH204RF

Westport Road

BH204RB

Coopers Close

BH204NQ

Church Lane

BH205BQ

Sunnyside

BH204EY

Wellstead Road

BH204LR

South Street

BH204FP

River Mews

BH204NX

South Street

BH204BH

Humber Chase

BH204AS

Northport

BH166LF

Holton Road

BH204DX

Sandford Lane

BH204EE

Northmoor Way

BH204AR

Causeway Close

BH204NR

East Street

BH204QE

Shirley Road

BH204JE

St Martins Lane

BH204PG

Monmouth Road

BH204QT

Ropers Lane

BH204BN

Carey Close

BH204AP

North Causeway

BH204FQ

Woodbury Gardens

BH204QW

North Bestwall Road

BH204HU

Howards Lane

BH207AX

St Helens Road

BH204QA

Frome Road

BH207DQ

Sandford Drive

BH204BE

Causeway Close

BH204DG

The Mews

BH205AL

Grange Road

BH204BY

Mistover Road

BH166FL

Holton Road

BH204FG

Mistover Close

BH204ES

Northmoor Way

BH204NP

East Street

BH205DU

Gallows Hill

BH205BE

Redcliffe

BH207PD

Carey Road

BH204JB

Bestwall Crescent

BH204PY

Stowell Crescent

BH204DA

Egdon Road

BH207AD

Pottery Lines

BH204SE

Bourne Drive

BH204NW

East Street

BH204RY

Northmoor Way

BH204HA

Bonnets Lane

BH204NF

Church Street

BH205BZ

Scott Close

Data Sources

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