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BH20 7ED

Woodlake

West Purbeck

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Overview

Postcode BH20 7ED is located in a rural village, within the West Purbeck ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Bere Regis & Lytchett Matravers area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bere Regis & Lytchett Matravers is £57,381 per year. The nearest station is Wareham (Dorset), about 3.9 miles away.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Bere Regis & Lytchett Matravers has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,360 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Bere Regis & Lytchett Matravers has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.1%

Approximately 6.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Bere Regis & Lytchett Matravers is £57,381 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 33 ft away from BH20 7ED.

Flood risk

No risk

Bere Regis & Lytchett Matravers near BH20 7ED 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 3.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
193
Population density
17.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.99(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.14(-66%)
Other theft
5.14(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.57(-60%)
Vehicle crime
2.06(-29%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
187
96.89%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
4
2.07%
Irish
1
0.52%
Other
1
0.52%
Total population: 193

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
38.32%
Level 3 (A level)
38
22.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
15.57%
No qualifications
14
8.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
7.19%
Total 16+ residents: 167

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
32
39.02%
Owns with a mortgage
25
30.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
19.51%
Other social rented
4
4.88%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.44%
Total households: 82

Property prices in West Purbeck

Median price£325,000
Price per sq ft£353
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£280K – £415K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £353 per square foot) in West Purbeck area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £1,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Purbeck over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached35£450,000£395
Semi-Detached27£315,000£358
Terraced24£282,500£342
Flats7£185,000£302

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Purbeck

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Purbeck.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£375,000£130,000£226,000£210,000
2017£397,500£151,250£263,750£225,000
2018£365,000£150,000£280,000£223,000
2019£375,000£142,500£250,000£248,000
2020£395,000£151,250£282,000£237,500
2021£410,000£176,000£300,000£258,500
2022£475,000£163,750£351,500£289,375
2023£463,750£185,000£363,500£290,000
2024£418,750£175,000£348,250£265,000
2025£447,500£163,250£320,000£277,500
2026£430,000£185,500£330,000£272,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Purbeck.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Purbeck.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£268£196£260£254
2017£322£260£284£241
2018£330£302£296£286
2019£319£290£279£282
2020£303£259£315£294
2021£333£277£309£291
2022£381£307£383£349
2023£372£337£369£351
2024£371£295£384£345
2025£389£335£358£343
2026£409£279£336£327
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Purbeck.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Purbeck in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH20 7ED.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH20 7ED
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Apr 2025Methodist Lane Cottage, Woodlake, Wareham, BH20 7EDDetachedFreehold£555,000

Schools

In the BH20 7ED postcode area, located within Bere Regis & Lytchett Matravers, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 7ED, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Laura Jane Beddow

West Purbeck - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Michael John Baker

West Purbeck - 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
WardWest PurbeckE05012728
ParishBloxworthE04003467
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bere Regis & Lytchett MatraversE02004263
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dorset 027AE01020465
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BH20 7ED

Is BH20 7ED (Bere Regis & Lytchett Matravers) safe?

The area around BH20 7ED records about 30 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near BH20 7ED?

The median sale price around BH20 7ED in Bere Regis & Lytchett Matravers is £325,000 (about £353 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around BH20 7ED?

BH20 7ED scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,360 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BH20 7ED (Bere Regis & Lytchett Matravers) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mid Dorset and North Poole covering BH20 7ED is Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Laura Jane Beddow (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Michael John Baker (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.