Postcode BH20 5RY 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 54.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bovington, Wool & Lulworth is £50,400 per year. The nearest station is Wool located about 4.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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 54.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 6.1% 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 of residents in Bovington, Wool & Lulworth is £50,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH20 5RY.
Bovington, Wool & Lulworth near BH20 5RY 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in West Purbeck area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,000 up to £2,750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £437,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £205,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £328,250 |
| Terraced | 26 | £280,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Purbeck
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH20 5RY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Church Road, West Lulworth, Wareham, BH20 5SG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Jakes Convenience | Britwell Drive, Dorset, BH20 5RQ | Walking directions to Jakes Convenience |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.