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BH20 4AX

Carey Road

Wareham

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Detailed insights for BH20 4AX

Overview

Postcode BH20 4AX 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath is £47,308 per year. The nearest station is Wareham (Dorset), about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Northmoor Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
19.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath has an average 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.

Crime level

3/10

Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.4%

Approximately 19.4% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath is £47,308 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 301 ft away from BH20 4AX.

Flood risk

No risk

Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath near BH20 4AX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wareham (Dorset) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BH20 4AX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Wareham (Dorset)

N/A

Walking directions to Wareham (Dorset)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BH20 4AX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miNorthmoor ParkMediumWalking directions to Northmoor Park

Area Profile

Population
274
Population density
1,857.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
15.39(+3%)
Violence and sexual offences
12.05(-64%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.02(-7%)
Vehicle crime
4.69(+62%)
Public order
4.02(-39%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
267
97.45%
Other White
3
1.09%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.73%
Other Black
1
0.36%
Other
1
0.36%
Total population: 274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
54
23.08%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
21.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
16.24%
Level 3 (A level)
33
14.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
13.68%
Total 16+ residents: 234

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
66
53.23%
Owns with a mortgage
27
21.77%
Other social rented
19
15.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.84%
Social rents from council
5
4.03%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Wareham

Median price£388,500
Price per sq ft£382
Sales (last 12 months)112
Typical range (middle 50%)£303K – £475K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £388,500 (about £382 per square foot) in Wareham area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,150,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wareham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached38£520,000£405
Semi-Detached35£355,000£376
Terraced28£322,500£357
Flats11£180,000£310

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wareham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wareham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£350,000£175,000£285,000£250,250
2017£405,000£174,950£307,475£250,000
2018£382,500£195,000£287,500£262,500
2019£380,000£213,000£294,250£260,875
2020£435,000£204,000£296,000£280,250
2021£451,000£188,000£325,000£280,000
2022£530,000£199,975£355,000£325,000
2023£511,500£203,000£370,000£322,000
2024£477,500£185,000£325,000£316,000
2025£515,000£200,000£367,500£322,500
2026£615,000£161,250£339,000£334,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wareham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wareham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£313£314£292£284
2017£340£334£301£279
2018£325£327£268£295
2019£361£326£285£305
2020£340£291£311£316
2021£407£343£341£317
2022£467£364£387£367
2023£447£341£403£332
2024£416£343£350£359
2025£412£315£352£357
2026£422£256£365£359
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wareham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wareham in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH20 4AX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH20 4AX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Feb 20251, Walls View Road, Wareham, BH20 4BJDetachedFreehold£515,000
17 Feb 20266, Carey Close, Wareham, BH20 4BNDetachedFreehold£615,000
19 Dec 202553A, Carey Road, Wareham, BH20 4AYDetachedFreehold£350,000
21 Mar 202551, Carey Road, Wareham, BH20 4AYSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
19 Jan 202616, Bere Road, Wareham, BH20 4DDDetachedFreehold£575,000

Schools

In the BH20 4AX postcode area, located within Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BH20 4AX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryWareham St Mary Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miSecondaryThe Purbeck SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH20 4AX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH20 4AX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSparCarey Road, Wareham, BH20 4AYWalking directions to Spar
0.1 miCarey Estate Post OfficeCarey Road, Wareham, BH20 4AYWalking directions to Carey Estate Post Office

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dorset district (2025-26).

Band A£1,754
Band B£2,046
Band C£2,338
Band D£2,630
Band E£3,215
Band F£3,799
Band G£4,384
Band H£5,261

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BH20 4AX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Beryl Rita Ezzard

Wareham - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Ryan David Holloway

Wareham - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Vikki Slade

Mid Dorset and North Poole - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictDorsetE06000059
Parliamentary ConstituencyMid Dorset and North PooleE14001363
WardWarehamE05012725
ParishWareham TownE04012327
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wareham, Sandford & Holton HeathE02004265
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dorset 033FE01020488
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BH20 4AX

Is BH20 4AX (Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath) safe?

The area around BH20 4AX records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near BH20 4AX?

The median sale price around BH20 4AX in Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath is £388,500 (about £382 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH20 4AX?

There are 2 schools close to BH20 4AX, including Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School (Good) and The Purbeck School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BH20 4AX?

The closest station to BH20 4AX is Wareham (Dorset), about 155 m away.

How deprived is the area around BH20 4AX?

BH20 4AX scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,404 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BH20 4AX (Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mid Dorset and North Poole covering BH20 4AX is Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Beryl Rita Ezzard (Liberal Democrats) and Ryan David Holloway (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.