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BH20

WAREHAM

Dorset, South West, England

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BH20 encompasses WAREHAM and its surrounding areas in Dorset, South West.

Avg price £435,470
1yr change ▼ 7.9%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£435,470

▼ 7.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

52% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

208 Mbps

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.

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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

£416K £425K £434K £443K £452K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

6

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

39,945

Population

44

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.

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208.0 Mbps

Avg Download

37.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

86%

Superfast Coverage

46%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about BH20 WAREHAM

What is the average house price in BH20 WAREHAM?
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 WAREHAM 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 is the population of BH20 WAREHAM?
The population of BH20 (WAREHAM) is approximately 39,945 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 44 years. 64% of homes are owner-occupied, 23% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in BH20 WAREHAM?
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.

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