POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
BH20 6NA postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 20 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 17 Jun 2025 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £275,000Based on 13 sales · Latest sale in data: 17 Jun 2025
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 20 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
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Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 13 sales · Latest sale in data: 17 Jun 2025.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
4 within 400mBH20 6NA links 4 transport stops within 400m and 15 within 800m. 4 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Toll Gate (BCT) at about 96m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Wool Rail Station at about 1,026m.
Local business
13 within 1200mBH20 6NA currently links 13 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 4 grocery, 3 nightlife, 2 food and drink. The closest mapped place is R J Blake at about 338m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
3,111 online job adverts observedDorset local authority · May 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 4,079 online job adverts observed in May 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched BH20 6NA in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
20 nearby school rows20 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for BH20 6NA. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 18BH20 6NA has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 18 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 190, and anti-social behaviour is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 43 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£275,000
Strong sample. Based on 13 sales · Latest sale in data: 17 Jun 2025.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of BH20 6NA, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Grocery
4 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (3), butcher (1).
Amenity group
Nightlife
3 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (3).
Amenity group
Food and drink
2 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by cafe (1), fast food (1).
Amenity group
Fuel
1 mapped place currently map into this amenity group, led by fuel station (1).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Grocery
R J Blake
Butcher at Dorchester Road, Wool, Wareham.
Retail
Amber Hardware
Hardware at Dorchester Road, Wool, Wareham.
Food and drink
Hong Kong Garden
Fast Food at Dorchester Road, Wool, Wareham.
Grocery
Local
Convenience at Dorchester Road, Wool, Wareham.
Health
Boots
Pharmacy at Dorchester Road, Wool, Wareham.
Personal services
The Cutting Crew
Hairdresser at Dorchester Road, Wool, Wareham.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Bere Regis Primary and Preschool
Primary option in BH20 7DB. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Bovington Academy
Primary option in BH20 6LE. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School
Primary option in BH20 5EE. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around BH20 6NA.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like BH20 6NA with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess BH20 6NA.
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Ask vetted agents
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