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BH20 4RD

Cow Lane

Wareham

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Detailed insights for BH20 4RD

Overview

Postcode BH20 4RD is located in a rural town, within the Wareham area 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 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% 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 median sale price in Wareham is £386,000 (around £389 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £304,750 and £487,500. The nearest station is Wareham (Dorset), about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is John Procter Memorial Ground.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
15.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,865 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath has a low crime rate, with approximately 45 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.2%

Approximately 15.2% 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.

Income level

3/10

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

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH20 4RD.

Flood risk

No risk

Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath near BH20 4RD 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BH20 4RD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Wareham (Dorset)

N/A

Walking directions to Wareham (Dorset)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BH20 4RD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miJohn Procter Memorial GroundMediumWalking directions to John Procter Memorial Ground

Area Profile

Population
269
Population density
6,513.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.88(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.04(-6%)
Other theft
8.77(+56%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.19(+26%)
Public order
4.68(-28%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
250
92.59%
Other White
12
4.44%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.85%
Irish
2
0.74%
Other Asian
1
0.37%
Total population: 270

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
27.66%
No qualifications
46
19.57%
Level 3 (A level)
41
17.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
14.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
12.34%
Total 16+ residents: 235

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
43.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
21.21%
Owns with a mortgage
22
16.67%
Other social rented
16
12.12%
Social rents from council
4
3.03%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Wareham

Median price: £386,000
Price per sq ft: £389
Sales (last 12 months): 124
Typical range (middle 50%): £305K – £488K

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £386,000 (about £389 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
Detached45£525,000£430
Semi-Detached33£355,000£351
Terraced36£322,500£358
Flats10£191,250£370

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£352,500£172,475£285,750£252,500
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£500,000£200,000£361,250£315,000
2026£575,000£161,250£355,000£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£314£309£293£292
2017£340£334£301£279
2018£325£327£268£295
2019£361£326£285£305
2020£340£291£311£314
2021£407£343£341£317
2022£467£364£387£367
2023£447£341£403£332
2024£416£343£350£359
2025£421£335£351£357
2026£435£308£344£353
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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH20 4RD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH20 4RD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Aug 20268A, Cow Lane, Wareham, BH20 4RDTerracedFreehold£300,000
30 Jan 20261B, Cow Lane, Wareham, BH20 4RDTerracedFreehold£375,000
31 Jul 20263A, Mill Lane, Wareham, BH20 4QXTerracedFreehold£520,000
13 Apr 2026Flat 10, Hillyard Court, Mill Lane, Wareham, BH20 4QXFlatsLeasehold£115,000
28 Nov 2025Flat 11, Hillyard Court, Mill Lane, Wareham, BH20 4QXFlatsLeasehold£105,000

Schools

In the BH20 4RD postcode area, located within Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for BH20 4RD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryWareham St Mary Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Requires improvement
0.6 miSecondaryThe Purbeck SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.7 miPrimaryStoborough Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BH20 4RD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH20 4RD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miThe Co-operative FoodHoward's Lane, Dorset, BH20 4ABWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.1 miSainsbury'sSouth Street, Dorset, BH20 4NXWalking directions to Sainsbury's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dorset district.

Band A£1,843
Band B£2,151
Band C£2,458
Band D£2,765
Band E£3,379
Band F£3,994
Band G£4,608
Band H£5,530

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 4RD, 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 033DE01020486
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BH20 4RD

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

The area around BH20 4RD records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 4RD?

The median sale price around BH20 4RD in Wareham is £386,000 (about £389 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH20 4RD?

There are 3 schools close to BH20 4RD, including Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement), The Purbeck School (Good) and Stoborough Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to BH20 4RD?

The closest station to BH20 4RD is Wareham (Dorset), about 727 m away.

How deprived is the area around BH20 4RD?

BH20 4RD scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,865 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Mid Dorset and North Poole covering BH20 4RD 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).