Corfe Road is in Stoborough, Wareham and in Purbeck district. BH20 5AD is located in the Wareham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Corfe Road, Stoborough, Wareham, BH20 5AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH20 5AB, BH20 5BW, BH20 5AG, BH20 5AA, BH20 5AE, BH20 5AH, BH20 5DA, BH20 5BP, BH20 5AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH20 5AD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 47.6% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 52% | 52.4% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 | 26.4% | 39.4% | 13.0% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 44% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Separated | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 8.9% | -5.0% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 4.6% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 44% | 45.5% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 36% | 36.5% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 14.2% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 4% | 0.9% | -3.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 25% | 15.4% | -9.6% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 13.8% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 20.8% | 7.3% | 13.4% | 7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 14.6% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.4% | 30% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.6% | 98.4% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 98.2% | 94.3% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 94.3% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Corfe Road was 36.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.9% lower than the South East Purbeck average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Corfe Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in South East Purbeck and the 627th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Corfe Road, Wareham, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2022-01-14 | £569,329 |
| 43 Corfe Road, Wareham, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-03-05 | £309,011 |
| 35 Corfe Road, Wareham, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2019-01-07 | £402,162 |
| 34 Corfe Road, Wareham, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2017-05-19 | £363,091 |
| 29 Corfe Road, Wareham, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2013-09-03 | £770,000 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoborough Church of England Primary School Corfe Road , Stoborough BH20 5AD | 3out of 4 | 115 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School Streche Road , BH20 4PG | 2out of 4 | 1,226 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 | 4,209 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 | 1,180 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Granary | The Old Granary The Quay | 929 yd | |
| Not Just Sundaes Ltd | Trinity Church South Street | 980 yd | |
| The Italian Kitchen | The Italian Kitchen, 37 South Street | 1,042 yd | |
| Nellie Crumb | 17 South Street | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Arms Stoborough | The Kings Arms, 3 Corfe Road | 2 yd | |
| The Quay Inn & Quay House | The Quay Inn The Quay | 929 yd | |
| Horse & Groom | Horse And Groom St Johns Hill | 992 yd | |
| Wareham Legion Club | British Legion Club St Johns Hill | 1,033 yd | |
| Wareham Conservative Club | Wareham Conservative Club South Street | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wareham Pizza and Kebab | 2, Seymour Place South Street | 1,042 yd | |
| The Chipperies | 15 South Street | 1,042 yd | |
| KW Chinese | 16B South Street | 1,059 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield Country Hotel & Leisure Club GRANGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 816 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 | 95.0% |
| 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 | 66.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.