Postcode BH20 4HU 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 41.5 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is John Procter Memorial Ground.
Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,393 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.4% 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.
The average income per household in Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath is £47,308 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH20 4HU.
Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath near BH20 4HU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wareham (Dorset) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Wareham (Dorset) | N/A | Walking directions to Wareham (Dorset) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | John Procter Memorial Ground | Medium | Walking directions to John Procter Memorial Ground |
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 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 | 40 | £505,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £223,975 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £355,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £340,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wareham
In the BH20 4HU postcode area, located within Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH20 4HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | The Co-operative Food | Howard's Lane, Dorset, BH20 4AB | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.1 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.