Side-by-side comparison of BH16 Poole and BH20 Wareham covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
BH16 is the more affordable option at £320,000 median vs £370,000 in BH20. BH16 has lower recorded crime (1,117 vs 1,133 offences over 13 months). BH16 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | BH16 Poole | BH20 Wareham |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £320,000 | £370,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,765 | £2,765 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,117 | 1,133 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 41.2 | 15.2 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 81.7 | 76.6 |
| EPC Median Score | 70.0 | 66.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.