Postcode BH20 7HY 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 moderate crime levels, with around 32.9 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 low 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 low crime rate, with approximately 32.9 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 7HY.
Bere Regis & Lytchett Matravers near BH20 7HY 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 84 recent sales, the median property price is £347,500 in West Purbeck area, with individual transactions ranging from £162,000 up to £720,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £437,500 |
| Flats | 2 | £193,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £326,500 |
| Terraced | 25 | £275,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Purbeck
In the BH20 7HY 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.