Cambridge Cottages is in East Morden, Wareham and in Purbeck district. BH20 7DY is located in the Lytchett Matravers & Upton 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 Cambridge Cottages, East Morden, Wareham, BH20 7DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH20 7DY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 51.3% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.1% | 48.7% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 7DY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% 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 | 22.8% | 25.6% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 54.5% | 1.9% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 7.5% | -4.3% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 9.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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 | 54.5% | 47.6% | -6.9% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 32.6% | 4.7% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 12.5% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 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 | 25.4% | 18% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 10.5% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 10.9% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.8% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 19.9% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 31.6% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -2.2% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.3% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.7% | 97.5% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 93.5% | 94% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 94% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.9% | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 62.5% | 46.2% | 16.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cambridge Cottages was 23.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.6% lower than the Lytchett Matravers & Upton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cambridge Cottages has the 14th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Lytchett Matravers & Upton and the 400th lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.7%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Cambridge Cottages, Wareham, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-10-25 | £377,425 |
| 1 Cambridge Cottages, Wareham, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-06-18 | £355,438 |
| 2 Cambridge Cottages, Wareham, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2018-08-24 | £344,827 |
BH20 7DY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BH20 7DY 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lytchett Matravers Primary School Lytchett Matravers , BH16 6DY | 3out of 4 | 4,253 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduately-Developing-Futures Valley View Farm , Castle Farm Road BH16 6DA | - not rated | 5,226 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cock and Bottle | Cock And Bottle Inn | 892 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Morden Recreation Ground And Village Hall BULLICK COTTAGE BULLICK COTTAGE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 705 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.