Northmoor Way is in Wareham and in Purbeck district. BH20 4RZ 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 Northmoor Way, Wareham, BH20 4RZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH20 4RY, BH20 4RX, BH20 4DF, BH20 4SJ, BH20 4RU, BH20 4DE, BH20 4SH, BH20 4DB, BH20 7PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH20 4RZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51.7% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48.3% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BH20 4RZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.6% | 28.6% | -4.0% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 52.1% | 4.4% | 44.2% | 7.9% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 11.5% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 6% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 47.3% | 46.2% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 35.6% | -4.9% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 9% | 12.7% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.9% | 16.8% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 6.7% | -9.2% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 15.5% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 8.8% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 23.1% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.8% | 26.5% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| White | 98.1% | 95.9% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 93.9% | 91.4% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 90.8% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0.3% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 56.9% | 46.2% | 10.7% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northmoor Way was 22.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.2% lower than the Wareham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Northmoor Way has the 5th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Wareham and the 365th lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Northmoor Way, Wareham, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-12-20 | £298,749 |
| 3 Northmoor Way, Wareham, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2006-06-20 | £298,290 |
| 3 Northmoor Way, Wareham, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2002-07-31 | £291,615 |
BH20 4RZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,277 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Sandford , BH20 7BN | 2out of 4 | 2,400 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoborough Church of England Primary School Corfe Road , Stoborough BH20 5AD | 3out of 4 | 2,548 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 | 1,704 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allstars @ Wareham Golf Club | Wareham Golf Club Sandford Road | 475 yd | |
| Monsoon | The Railway Tavern, Northport | 493 yd | |
| Bradfords | Sandford Lane | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swanage and Wareham Rugby Club | Rugby Club North Bestwall Road | 937 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wareham Golf Club SANDFORD ROAD | golf | 589 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.