Postcode BH20 4AR is located in a rural town, 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 34.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath is £47,308 per year. The nearest station is Wareham (Dorset) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Northmoor Park.
Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,404 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.2% 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 per household in Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath is £47,308 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 223 ft away from BH20 4AR.
Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath near BH20 4AR has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wareham (Dorset) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Wareham (Dorset) | N/A | Walking directions to Wareham (Dorset) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Northmoor Park | Medium | Walking directions to Northmoor Park |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £525,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £213,725 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £370,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £322,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wareham
In the BH20 4AR postcode area, located within Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH20 4AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Carey Road, Wareham, BH20 4AY | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Carey Estate Post Office | Carey Road, Wareham, BH20 4AY | Walking directions to Carey Estate Post Office |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Howard's Lane, Dorset, BH20 4AB | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's | South Street, Dorset, BH20 4NX | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
Annual council tax rates for Dorset district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BH20 4AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Beryl Rita Ezzard
Wareham - Elected 2 May 2024
Ryan David Holloway
Wareham - Elected 2 May 2024
Vikki Slade
Mid Dorset and North Poole - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.