Postcode BH20 7BL 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath is £47,308 per year. The nearest station is Wareham (Dorset) located about 1.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,178 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.6% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 182 ft away from BH20 7BL.
Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath near BH20 7BL 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Wareham area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,150,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £505,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £223,975 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £355,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £340,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wareham
In the BH20 7BL postcode area, located within Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH20 7BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Sandford Road, Dorset, BH20 7AQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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.