Carey Road is in Wareham and in Purbeck district. BH20 4BA is located in the Wareham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Dorset and North Poole. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carey Road, Wareham, BH20 4BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH20 4AX, BH20 4BY, BH20 4BJ, BH20 4BX, BH20 4DB, BH20 4BN, BH20 4AY, BH20 4BD, BH20 4DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH20 4BA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 50.4% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 46% | 49.6% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.1% | 25.8% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 48.9% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 10.7% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 16.4% | 9.9% | -6.5% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.4% | 39.6% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 35.2% | -4.0% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 19% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 5.9% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.3% | 23.1% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 13.7% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 16.2% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 8.5% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 14.1% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 21.4% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.2% | 98.5% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 98.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.1% | 98.2% | 3.1% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 98.2% | 3.1% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 25.9% | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 56.6% | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carey Road was 74.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.8% higher than the Wareham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Carey Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Wareham and the 251st highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.2%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Carey Road, Wareham, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-09-24 | £288,222 |
| 26 Carey Road, Wareham, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2011-10-07 | £307,227 |
| 14 Carey Road, Wareham, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2003-09-16 | £297,273 |
| 2 Carey Road, Wareham, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2000-03-01 | £382,412 |
| 2 Carey Road, Wareham, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £66,750 | 1997-12-08 | £338,111 |
BH20 4BA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in BH20 4BA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School Streche Road , BH20 4PG | 2out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoborough Church of England Primary School Corfe Road , Stoborough BH20 5AD | 3out of 4 | 2,297 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Sandford , BH20 7BN | 2out of 4 | 2,610 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Purbeck School Worgret Road , BH20 4PF | 3out of 4 | 1,439 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monsoon | The Railway Tavern, Northport | 335 yd | |
| Allstars @ Wareham Golf Club | Wareham Golf Club Sandford Road | 594 yd | |
| Bradfords | Sandford Lane | 660 yd | |
| Thai Jasmine Restaurant Ltd | 59 North Street | 897 yd | |
| Daruchini Indian and Bangladeshi Cuisine | 39 North Street | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swanage and Wareham Rugby Club | Rugby Club North Bestwall Road | 702 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | The Kings Arms, 41 North Street | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Stores Ltd | 9 North Street | 1,049 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wareham Golf Club SANDFORD ROAD | golf | 784 yd |
| Wareham St Mary Church Of England Primary School STRECHE ROAD | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Wareham Recreation Ground Worgret Road | grass pitches | 1,022 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 55.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.87 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.87 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.