Windsor Close is in Bovington, Wareham and in Purbeck district. BH20 6HZ 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 Windsor Close, Bovington, Wareham, BH20 6HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH20 6JQ, BH20 6HY, BH20 6NF, BH20 6NG, BH20 6LB, BH20 6JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH20 6HZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 46.5% | 49.3% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 53.5% | 50.7% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 6HZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.4% 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 | 26.9% | 26.8% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.6% | 60.4% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 16.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1.9% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 9.7% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 62.5% | 57.2% | -5.3% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 32.7% | 4.4% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 7.4% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 11.2% | 10.2% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 10.5% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 20.7% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.9% | 23.5% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.2% | 26.6% | -3.6% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.2% | 84.5% | -11.7% | 81.4% | 3.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 4.2% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 83.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 83.7% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 5.4% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 2.6% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 83.6% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 8.2% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0.6% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 21.1% | 13.5% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windsor Close was 72.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.0% higher than the South East Purbeck average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windsor Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in South East Purbeck and the 263rd highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A Windsor Close, Wareham, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2024-10-10 | £132,197 |
| 7 Allenby Court Windsor Close, Wareham, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-02-09 | £177,590 |
| 4 Allenby Court Windsor Close, Wareham, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £121,500 | 2023-11-14 | £118,416 |
| 5 Allenby Court Windsor Close, Wareham, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £121,500 | 2023-11-14 | £118,416 |
| 6 Allenby Court Windsor Close, Wareham, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2023-11-14 | £153,503 |
BH20 6HZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 169 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 94 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bovington Academy Holt Road , Bovington BH20 6LE | 1out of 4 | 246 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Folly Lane , Wool BH20 6DS | 4out of 4 | 2,802 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wool Church of England Primary School High Street , Wool BH20 6BT | - not rated | 3,329 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 | 1,613 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 2 Windsor Close | 24 yd | |
| Bovington Royal British Legion | Bovington Club King George V Road | 40 yd | |
| Greggs | Headquarters Royal Armoured Corps, Allenby Barracks | 264 yd | |
| The Royal Wessex Yeomanry | Headquarters Royal Armoured Corps, Allenby Barracks | 264 yd | |
| Tank Museum Trading | The Tank Museum King George V Road | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Eagle | Unit A, Cornerways King George V Road | 43 yd | |
| Dorset Grill House | Unit 1, Bovington Shopping Centre King George V Road | 43 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bovington Garrison The Gymnasium The Gymnasium | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 279 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 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.