Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the BH20 postcode area, covering Wareham and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£268,640
Median price
£256,000
5-year trend
+223.2%
Total sales
9,511
The BH20 area has 577 individual postcodes with 9,511 registered sales. Prices are +32.7% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Wareham. The five-year price movement is +223.2%.
With an average of £268,640, BH20 is a mid-range area, +32.7% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 9,511 recorded sales across 577 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in BH20 is +223.2%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
BH20 5HP
£211,331 avg · 116 sales
BH20 6HY
£99,599 avg · 99 sales
BH20 4QX
£141,488 avg · 94 sales
BH20 7NB
£145,448 avg · 92 sales
BH20 6NA
£236,381 avg · 76 sales
BH20 6LP
£154,879 avg · 75 sales
BH20 6LW
£162,641 avg · 71 sales
BH20 6EA
£129,973 avg · 69 sales
BH20 6EL
£263,924 avg · 66 sales
This BH20 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: August 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the BH20 postcode area is £268,640, based on 9,511 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Wareham.
Properties in BH20 average £268,640, which is +32.7% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
BH20 is +32.7% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales. With 577 postcodes, there is a wide range of property options and price points within this area.
Prices in BH20 have moved +223.2% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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