BH20 5BU is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (BH20) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5BU) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case BH which means Bournemouth.
- Postal District. In our case BH20.
- Postal Sector. In our case BH20 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BU.
The regional mail center for the post area BH is the South West Distribution Centre, which is located at Western Approach, Distribution Park, Severn Beach, BRISTOL, BS35 4GG.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the BH20 5BU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is WAREHAM DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the BH20 5BU postcode have the street address of Gover Close
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the BH20 5BU postcode is home to a bustling 59 residents!
It is situated within the post town of WAREHAM within the old postal county of Dorset.
BH20 5BU is within the village of Ridge.
The BH20 5BU postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BH20 5BU are houses. Of these houses, most are detached.
Most properties in BH20 5BU are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for BH20 5BU
| Latitude | 50.6767119023 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.09158598238 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for BH20 5BU
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
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| Landranger 1:50,000 195 Bournemouth & Purbeck | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for BH20 5BU
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 34.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 0.00% | SW 4 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | S 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 2.00% | S 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 7 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 12.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 38.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 52.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 20.00% | S 4 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 16.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 19.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 55.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 49.00% | NW 9 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 18.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 49.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 49.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 18.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 19.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 15.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 17.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 9.00% | WNW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the BH20 5BU Postcode?
Download Speeds For BH20 5BU
| Average Mbps | 95.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 80.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 550.000 |
BH20 5BU has an average download speed of 95.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
783 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
64% of postcodes (761,492) have slower broadband speeds.
36% of postcodes (422,366) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For BH20 5BU
| Average Mbps | 17.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 20.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 75.000 |
BH20 5BU has an average upload speed of 17.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
7,404 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
83% of postcodes (979,163) have slower upload speeds.
17% of postcodes (198,074) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of BH20 5BU Postcode
England Primary Schools
Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School
Address: Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School, Streche Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4PG
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 01929552517
Stoborough Church of England Primary School
Address: Stoborough Church of England Primary School, Corfe Road, Stoborough, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5AD
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: 01929552974
England Secondary Schools
The Purbeck School
Address: The Purbeck School, Worgret Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4PF
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near BH20 5BU
PURBECK DENTAL CARE
Address: ELECTRIC HOUSE, 29 WEST STREET, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 4JS
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
PERSONAL DENTAL CARE
Address: 1 AXIUM CENTRE, DORCHESTER ROAD, LYTCHETT MINS, POOLE, DORSET, BH16 6FE
Distance: 4.15 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL CENTRE
Address: HAMWORTHY, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 4NQ
Distance: 4.18 miles
Contact: :
201-203 BLANDFORD ROAD
Address: 201 -203 BLANDFORD ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 4AX
Distance: 4.63 miles
Contact: :
HAMWORTHY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 324 BLANDFORD ROAD, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 4JH
Distance: 4.71 miles
Contact: :
DORSET DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 3 LONGFLEET ROAD, POOLE, BH15 2HN
Distance: 5.81 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near BH20 5BU
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 11-13 SOUTH STREET, BOURNEMOUTH, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 4LR
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01929 552384
BOOTS
Address: 4 NORTH STREET, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 4AF
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01929 552737
SANDFORD PHARMACY
Address: 19 ST. HELENS ROAD, SANDFORD, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 7AX
Distance: 2.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01929 551164
BOOTS
Address: 300-302 BLANDFORD ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 4JQ
Distance: 4.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 678001
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 2,1 DORCHESTER ROAD, UPTON, POOLE, DORSET, BH16 5NJ
Distance: 5.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 622239
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: WEST QUAY ROAD, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 1JQ
Distance: 5.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 207010
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near BH20 5BU
CHRISTINE WEBSTERS OPTICIANS
Address: VICTORIA HOUSE, NORTH STREET, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 4AF
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
5840 POOLE
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, WEST QUAY ROAD, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 1JQ
Distance: 5.41 miles
Contact: :
LEIGHTONS OPTICIANS (POOLE)
Address: 157 HIGH STREET, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 1AU
Distance: 5.54 miles
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SPECSAVERS (POOLE)
Address: 32-34 KINGLAND CRESCENT, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 1TB
Distance: 5.60 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HIGH ST, POOLE)
Address: 190-196 HIGH STREET, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 1SX
Distance: 5.65 miles
Contact: :
SITE NAME VISION EXPRESS POOLE
Address: 37-38 DOLPHIN CENTRE, KINGLAND ROAD, POOLE, BH15 1ST
Distance: 5.66 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near BH20 5BU
WAREHAM SURGERY
Address: STRECHE ROAD, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 4PG
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01929 553444
SANDFORD SURGERY
Address: TYNEHAM CLOSE, SANDFORD, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 7BQ
Distance: 2.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01929 554493
CORFE CASTLE SURGERY
Address: TOM'S MEAD, WEST STREET, CORFE CASTLE, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 5HH
Distance: 3.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01929 480441
THE ADAM PRACTICE
Address: 306 BLANDFORD ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, BH15 4JQ
Distance: 4.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 679234
THE ADAM PRACTICE - HAMWORTHY SURGERY
Address: 306 BLANDFORD ROAD, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 4JQ
Distance: 4.68 miles
Contact: :
POOLE FERRY PORT - NORTH LOUNGE PASSENGER TERMINAL - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: NEW HARBOUR ROAD, POOLE, BH15 4AQ
Distance: 4.69 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links near BH20 5BU
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: BH20 5BU
- Wareham (Dorset)
Wareham (Dorset) station, North Port, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4ASDistance: 2.15 milesDriving Time: 4.22 minutes - Holton Heath
Holton Heath station, Station Road, Holton Heath, Dorset, BH16 6JTDistance: 5.07 milesDriving Time: 9.86 minutes - Wool
Wool station, Station Road, Wool, Dorset, BH20 6BLDistance: 6.78 milesDriving Time: 8.86 minutes - Hamworthy
Hamworthy station, Junction Road, Hamworthy, Dorset, BH16 5AADistance: 9.04 milesDriving Time: 14.32 minutes - Poole
Poole station, Serpentine Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BQDistance: 11.34 milesDriving Time: 16.88 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near BH20 5BU
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near BH20 5BU
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
What are the Council Tax Bands for the BH20 5BU Postcode?
| Council Tax Band | Number of Properties |
|---|---|
| Band E | 1 |
| Band F | 22 |
What Addresses are in the BH20 5BU Postcode?
Addresses for Gover Close, Ridge, Wareham, Dorset, which have the BH20 5BU Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives in the BH20 5BU Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | South Dorset Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Richard Drax |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the BH20 5BU Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Dorset Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Dorset at the following link Dorset.How much is the Council Tax?
Dorset Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Dorset charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the BH20 5BU Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Dorset council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries - Dorset CouncilHouse Sales in BH20 5BU
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 | 1 |
| 2013 | £395,000 | £395,000 | £395,000 | 1 |
| 2014 | £390,000 | £390,000 | £390,000 | 2 |
| 2015 | £377,500 | £377,500 | £377,500 | 1 |
| 2017 | £460,000 | £460,000 | £460,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £525,000 | £525,000 | £525,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the BH20 5BU Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the BH20 5BU Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, South Street, WAREHAM, BH20 4NX | 1.59 miles | Directions from BH20 5BU to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Blandford Road North, Upton, Poole, BH16 6AA | 8.34 miles | Directions from BH20 5BU to Aldi |
| Asda, West Quay Road, POOLE, BH15 1JQ | 8.70 miles | Directions from BH20 5BU to Asda |
| Iceland, High Street, POOLE, BH15 1DF | 8.76 miles | Directions from BH20 5BU to Iceland |
| Aldi, Pitwines Close, POOLE, BH15 1XU | 9.03 miles | Directions from BH20 5BU to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the BH20 5BU Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 48 Waterloo Road Poole, Poole, BH17 7LG | 6.54 miles | Directions from BH20 5BU to 48 Waterloo Road Poole |
| Tower Park, Poole, BH12 4NY | 7.82 miles | Directions from BH20 5BU to Tower Park |
| 34 Commercial Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5LP | 9.66 miles | Directions from BH20 5BU to 34 Commercial Road |
| 741-743 Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DP | 12.62 miles | Directions from BH20 5BU to 741-743 Castle Lane East |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way, POOLE, BH15 3TE | 5.90 miles | Directions from BH20 5BU to McDonald's, Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way, POOLE, BH15 3TE |
| McDonald's, Yarrow Road, POOLE, BH12 4QY | 7.50 miles | Directions from BH20 5BU to McDonald's, Yarrow Road, POOLE, BH12 4QY |
| McDonald's, Alder Road, POOLE, BH12 4AX | 8.71 miles | Directions from BH20 5BU to McDonald's, Alder Road, POOLE, BH12 4AX |
| McDonald's, Old Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 1DS | 9.83 miles | Directions from BH20 5BU to McDonald's, Old Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 1DS |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Dolphin Centre, POOLE, BH15 1SZ | 5.69 miles | Directions from BH20 5BU to KFC Poole - The Dolphin Centre |
| KFC, Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way, POOLE, BH15 3TE | 5.90 miles | Directions from BH20 5BU to KFC Poole - Wessex Gate Retail Park |
| KFC, Ashley Road, POOLE, BH14 0AX | 7.37 miles | Directions from BH20 5BU to KFC Poole - Ashley Road |
| KFC, Tower Park, POOLE, BH12 4NY | 7.78 miles | Directions from BH20 5BU to KFC Poole - Tower Park |
| KFC, Commercial Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH2 5RH | 9.60 miles | Directions from BH20 5BU to KFC Bournemouth - The Triangle |