Postcode BH20 5RJ 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40.3 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 4.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Bovington, Wool & Lulworth has a moderate 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 40.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.6% 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 5RJ.
Bovington, Wool & Lulworth near BH20 5RJ 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 4.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £326,500 in West Purbeck area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £1,100,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £450,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £164,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £320,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £285,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Purbeck
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH20 5RJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Jakes Convenience | Britwell Drive, Dorset, BH20 5RQ | Walking directions to Jakes Convenience |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Church Road, West Lulworth, Wareham, BH20 5SG | Walking directions to Londis |
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 5RJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Laura Jane Beddow
West Purbeck - Elected 2 May 2024
Michael John Baker
West Purbeck - Elected 2 May 2024
Lloyd Hatton
South Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.