Postcode BH20 5HJ is located in a rural village, within the West Purbeck ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Bovington, Wool & Lulworth area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bovington, Wool & Lulworth is £54,096 per year. The nearest station is Wool located about 1.6 miles away.
Bovington, Wool & Lulworth has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,098 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Bovington, Wool & Lulworth has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bovington, Wool & Lulworth is £54,096 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH20 5HJ.
Bovington, Wool & Lulworth near BH20 5HJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wool located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £347,500 in West Purbeck area, with individual transactions ranging from £162,000 up to £720,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £437,500 |
| Flats | 2 | £193,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £326,500 |
| Terraced | 25 | £275,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Purbeck
In the BH20 5HJ postcode area, located within Bovington, Wool & Lulworth, there are no schools in close proximity.
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.