Postcode BH20 7HJ is located in a rural town, within the West Purbeck ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Bere Regis & Lytchett Matravers area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bere Regis & Lytchett Matravers is £57,381 per year. The nearest station is Wool located about 5.0 miles away.
Bere Regis & Lytchett Matravers has a moderate 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.
Bere Regis & Lytchett Matravers has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.9% 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.
The average income per household in Bere Regis & Lytchett Matravers is £57,381 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH20 7HJ.
Bere Regis & Lytchett Matravers near BH20 7HJ 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 5 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
In the BH20 7HJ postcode area, located within Bere Regis & Lytchett Matravers, there are no schools in close proximity.
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 7HJ, 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
Vikki Slade
Mid Dorset and North Poole - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.