Postcode BH16 6JY is located in a rural hamlet, within the Wareham ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath is £43,900 per year. The nearest station is Holton Heath located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,265 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 74.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath is £43,900 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 225 ft away from BH16 6JY.
Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath near BH16 6JY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Holton Heath located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Holton Heath | N/A | Walking directions to Holton Heath |
Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Wareham area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,150,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 47 | £475,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £223,975 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £355,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £315,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wareham
In the BH16 6JY postcode area, located within Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH16 6JY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | Birch Avenue, Dorset, BH16 6JZ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.