Postcode BH20 4RU 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 0.2 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.
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.
Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 313 ft away from BH20 4RU.
Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath near BH20 4RU 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Wareham (Dorset) | N/A | Walking directions to Wareham (Dorset) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Northmoor Park | Medium | Walking directions to Northmoor Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 38 | £520,000 | £405 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £355,000 | £376 |
| Terraced | 28 | £322,500 | £357 |
| Flats | 11 | £180,000 | £310 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH20 4RU.
In the BH20 4RU postcode area, located within Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH20 4RU
| 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 |
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 4RU, 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
The area around BH20 4RU 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.
The median sale price around BH20 4RU in Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath is £388,500 (about £382 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to BH20 4RU, including Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School (Good) and The Purbeck School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BH20 4RU is Wareham (Dorset), about 315 m away.
BH20 4RU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Mid Dorset and North Poole covering BH20 4RU 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).
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.