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BH20 7BX

Forest Edge Road

Wareham

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Detailed insights for BH20 7BX

Overview

Postcode BH20 7BX 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 very low crime levels, with around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
12.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath has an average 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.

Crime level

2/10

Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.6%

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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath is £47,308 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 108 ft away from BH20 7BX.

Flood risk

No risk

Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath near BH20 7BX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wareham (Dorset) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BH20 7BX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Wareham (Dorset)

N/A

Walking directions to Wareham (Dorset)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
286
Population density
3,123 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.77(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.85(-34%)
Shoplifting
4.92(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.22(-35%)
Vehicle crime
2.11(-27%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
275
95.82%
African
4
1.39%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.05%
Irish
3
1.05%
Other White
2
0.7%
Total population: 287

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
80
32.65%
No qualifications
47
19.18%
Level 3 (A level)
47
19.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
9.8%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
48.82%
Owns with a mortgage
42
33.07%
Other social rented
13
10.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.15%
Social rents from council
3
2.36%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Wareham

Median price£388,500
Price per sq ft£382
Sales (last 12 months)112
Typical range (middle 50%)£303K – £475K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wareham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached38£520,000£405
Semi-Detached35£355,000£376
Terraced28£322,500£357
Flats11£180,000£310

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wareham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wareham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wareham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wareham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wareham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wareham in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH20 7BX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH20 7BX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 202526, Forest Edge Road, Wareham, BH20 7BXDetachedFreehold£510,000
15 Aug 202556, Forest Edge Road, Wareham, BH20 7BXDetachedFreehold£495,000
26 Mar 202528, Forest Edge Road, Wareham, BH20 7BXDetachedFreehold£540,000
30 Sept 20259, Forest Edge Road, Wareham, BH20 7BYDetachedFreehold£475,000
25 Jul 202519, Forest Edge Road, Wareham, BH20 7BYDetachedFreehold£415,000

Schools

In the BH20 7BX postcode area, located within Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BH20 7BX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimarySandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH20 7BX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH20 7BX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidlSandford Road, Sandford, Wareham, BH20 7DDWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miCo-op FoodSandford Road, Sandford, Wareham, BH20 7AQWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dorset district (2025-26).

Band A£1,754
Band B£2,046
Band C£2,338
Band D£2,630
Band E£3,215
Band F£3,799
Band G£4,384
Band H£5,261

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BH20 7BX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Beryl Rita Ezzard

Wareham - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Ryan David Holloway

Wareham - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Vikki Slade

Mid Dorset and North Poole - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictDorsetE06000059
Parliamentary ConstituencyMid Dorset and North PooleE14001363
WardWarehamE05012725
ParishWareham St. MartinE04012326
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wareham, Sandford & Holton HeathE02004265
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dorset 033BE01020477
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1985-04-01

Frequently asked questions about BH20 7BX

Is BH20 7BX (Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath) safe?

The area around BH20 7BX records about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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.

What is the average house price near BH20 7BX?

The median sale price around BH20 7BX in Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath is £388,500 (about £382 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH20 7BX?

There is 1 school close to BH20 7BX, including Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BH20 7BX?

The closest station to BH20 7BX is Wareham (Dorset), about 1,449 m away.

How deprived is the area around BH20 7BX?

BH20 7BX scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,178 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BH20 7BX (Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mid Dorset and North Poole covering BH20 7BX 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).

Data Sources

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.