Colliers Lane is in Wool, Wareham and in Purbeck district. BH20 6DN is located in the West Purbeck electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Colliers Lane, Wool, Wareham, BH20 6DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH20 6ED, BH20 6DS, BH20 6DR, BH20 6EN, BH20 6DL, BH20 6EB, BH20 6DZ, BH20 6HN, BH20 6DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH20 6DN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 51.6% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 46.5% | 48.4% | 1.9% | 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 | 19.7% | 25.6% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 39% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 16% | 16.6% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 7.5% |
| Widowed | 16% | 13.5% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.3% | 28.8% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -19.6% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 37% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 21.3% | 22.6% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 9.9% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 7.8% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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.
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 19.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.8% | 20.5% | -12.3% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 15% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 19.5% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.8% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 16.8% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 19.1% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -14.7% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.2% | 98% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 93.6% | 95.1% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 95.1% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.9% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 26.2% | 13.5% | 12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 62.3% | 46.2% | 16.1% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colliers Lane was 28.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.3% lower than the South East Purbeck average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Colliers Lane has the 12th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in South East Purbeck and the 491st lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Colliers Lane, Wareham, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2018-11-13 | £422,188 |
| 37 Colliers Lane, Wareham, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2017-12-04 | £321,413 |
| 39 Colliers Lane, Wareham, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2016-12-21 | £352,639 |
| 35 Colliers Lane, Wareham, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2009-10-22 | £430,209 |
| 39 Colliers Lane, Wareham, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £116,000 | 1998-11-30 | £472,593 |
The percentage of retired residents living in BH20 6DN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Folly Lane , Wool BH20 6DS | 4out of 4 | 203 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wool Church of England Primary School High Street , Wool BH20 6BT | - not rated | 672 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bovington Academy Holt Road , Bovington BH20 6LE | 1out of 4 | 2,787 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour School Dorset Cologne Road , Bovington BH20 6NU | - not rated | 1,652 yd | Free schools special | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jurassic Coast Bistro | Unit 1, Woolbridge Business Centre East Burton Road | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship Inn | The Ship Inn Dorchester Road | 273 yd | |
| Wool Royal British Legion | Royal British Legion Colliers Lane | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Garden | 3, The Parade Dorchester Road | 229 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wool Playing Field Colliers Lane | grass pitches | 278 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 | 61.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.87 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.87 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.