BH20 Wareham, located in Dorset's south west, shows modest performance metrics relative to national standards with a trajectory score of 40.3 out of 100, placing it in the 6th percentile nationally. Over the past five years, residential property prices have appreciated at a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%, whilst rental yields have grown at 4.8% annually, indicating stronger rental market performance than capital appreciation. The area remains in the latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited visible regeneration activity currently. These statistics suggest BH20 operates as a relatively stable but slow-growth market, with rental income potentially offering more consistent returns than property value increases for investors during this period.
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- 1Property prices up 0.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.8% per year
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What's changing in Wareham · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.3 points this month to 41/100, driven mainly by risk.
Wareham (BH20) common questions
Is Wareham up and coming?
Wareham (BH20) has a trajectory score of 41/100 (Average), placing it in the top 93% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 2.8 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Wareham safe?
Wareham has a safety score of 31/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Wareham?
The average property price in Wareham (BH20) is £322k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Wareham?
The median monthly rent in Wareham (BH20) is £1,029 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Wareham?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Shaftesbury (SP7), Warminster (BA12), Chippenham (SN15), Chippenham (SN14), Devizes (SN10). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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