BH20 — WAREHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in BH20

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BH20 is £435,470, broadly in line with the Dorset average of £425,376.

Properties in BH20 cost 51.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BH20 have fallen 7.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£564,790	286
Semi-detached	£362,294	174
Terraced	£322,929	158
Flat	£196,235	72
All types	£435,470	744

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in BH20

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BH20 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in BH20

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BH20 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Bere Regis Primary and Preschool	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

39,945

Population

Median Age

64%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

64.0%

Private rent

23.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BH20 are 208.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 72% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

208.0 Mbps

Avg Download

37.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

86%

Superfast Coverage

46%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BH20 is collected by Bournemouth Council. The Band D rate is £2,134/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

BH20 — WAREHAM

Area Summary

BH20 (WAREHAM) offers above-average property prices (£435,470, 52% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (208 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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BH19

SWANAGE

£477K

▼ 16.0% YoY

BH21

WIMBORNE

£489K

▼ 2.3% YoY

BH22

FERNDOWN

£436K

▲ 1.0% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BH20?

The average house price in BH20 (WAREHAM) is £435,470, based on 744 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 52% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 7.9% over the past year.

Is BH20 a safe area to live?

Crime in BH20 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in BH20?

There are 11 schools in or near BH20. 55% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in BH20?

Council tax in BH20 is collected by Bournemouth Council. The Band D rate is £2,134 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in BH20?

The average broadband download speed in BH20 is 208 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 86% of premises, ultrafast to 46%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in BH20 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in BH20 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 39,945.