BH20 5RQ 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 (5RQ) 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 RQ.

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 5RQ 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 5RQ postcode have the street address of Main Road

A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 7 individuals call the BH20 5RQ postcode their home.

It is situated within the post town of WAREHAM within the old postal county of Dorset.

BH20 5RQ is within the village of Lulworth Cove.

The BH20 5RQ postcode area is composed of 25% residential properties, 75% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in BH20 5RQ are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are end-terraced. The remainder are detached. Of these flats, most are detached.

Most properties in BH20 5RQ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.

None Domestic Buildings in BH20 5RQ fall under these categories: Shops.

Shops include Cove Car Park Unit 2, Main Road.

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BH20 5RQ: Points of Interest

Lulworth Cove Inn

Lulworth Cove Inn is an accommodation provider offering lodging services located at Lulworth Cove Inn Main Road, West Lulworth, Dorset, BH20 5RQ.

Rudds of Lulworth

Rudds of Lulworth is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Bishops Cottage Main Road, West Lulworth, Dorset, BH20 5RQ.

The Dolls House Sweet Shop

The Dolls House Sweet Shop is a retail outlet located at The Dolls House Main Road, West Lulworth, Dorset, BH20 5RQ.

Jake's @ Lulworth

Jake's @ Lulworth is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at 2 - 3, Albion Villas Main Road, West Lulworth, Dorset, BH20 5RQ.

Finley's

Finley's is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Finleys Cafe Main Road, West Lulworth, Dorset, BH20 5RQ.

The Boat Shed

The Boat Shed is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at Boat Shed Cafe Main Road, West Lulworth, Dorset, BH20 5RQ.

Lulworth Cove Kiosk Ltd

Lulworth Cove Kiosk Ltd is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at Hole In The Wall Kiosk Main Road, West Lulworth, Dorset, BH20 5RQ.

Lulworth Lodge

Lulworth Lodge is an accommodation provider offering lodging services located at The Mill House Main Road, West Lulworth, Dorset, BH20 5RQ.

The Saltwater Grill

The Saltwater Grill is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at 1, Albion Villas Main Road, West Lulworth, Dorset, BH20 5RQ.

Property Type	Percentage
Residential	25%
Commercial	75%
Public	0%

Map Coordinates for BH20 5RQ

Latitude	50.6196070054
Longitude	-2.25090919

Ordnance Survey Maps for BH20 5RQ

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Map showing 5 and 10 minutes walking distances from BH20 5RQ © Crown copyright and database rights 2024

Weather Forecast for BH20 5RQ

Tue 30th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	6.00%	SSE 22 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Overcast	11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	44.00%	SE 16 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Heavy rain	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	76.00%	SE 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Light rain	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	75.00%	ESE 7 mph

Wed 1st May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	9.00%	S 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	9.00%	W 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	5.00%	NW 2 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	5.00%	WNW 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	14.00%	WSW 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Light rain	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	84.00%	WNW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Heavy rain	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	92.00%	NW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Heavy rain	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	92.00%	NNW 11 mph

Thu 2nd May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Heavy rain	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	84.00%	NW 13 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Heavy rain	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	81.00%	NW 13 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Heavy rain	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	73.00%	NW 13 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Light rain	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	50.00%	NW 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Light rain	13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	52.00%	WNW 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	19.00%	W 16 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	15.00%	W 16 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	14.00%	W 16 mph

Fri 3rd May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	13.00%	W 16 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	12.00%	W 16 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	11.00%	W 13 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	8.00%	W 16 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	8.00%	WSW 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Partly cloudy (day)	13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	6.00%	WSW 16 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Partly cloudy (day)	12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	5.00%	WSW 16 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Clear night	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	3.00%	WSW 11 mph

Sat 4th May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Clear night	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	4.00%	WSW 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Clear night	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	3.00%	SW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Partly cloudy (day)	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	5.00%	SW 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	8.00%	SSW 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Light rain shower (day)	13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	38.00%	S 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Light rain shower (day)	13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	34.00%	S 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Partly cloudy (day)	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	12.00%	S 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	9.00%	SSW 11 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the BH20 5RQ Postcode?

Download Speeds For BH20 5RQ

Average Mbps	29.800
Median Mbps	29.000
Maximum Mbps	39.840

BH20 5RQ has an average download speed of 29.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).

702 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

7% of postcodes (87,883) have slower broadband speeds.

93% of postcodes (1,096,056) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For BH20 5RQ

Average Mbps	6.300
Median Mbps	6.500
Maximum Mbps	8.430

BH20 5RQ has an average upload speed of 6.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).

3,534 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

10% of postcodes (112,621) have slower upload speeds.

90% of postcodes (1,068,486) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of BH20 5RQ Postcode

England Primary Schools

Lulworth and Winfrith CofE VC Primary School

Address: Lulworth and Winfrith CofE VC Primary School, School Lane, West Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5SA

Distance: 0.56 miles

School Website

Contact: 01929400330

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near BH20 5RQ

MOUTHPEACE DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 1 CHALK PIT LANE, WOOL, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 6DW

Distance: 4.03 miles

Contact: :

BOVINGTON DENTAL CENTRE

Address: BOVINGTON, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 6JA

Distance: 5.53 miles

Contact: :

PURBECK DENTAL CARE

Address: ELECTRIC HOUSE, 29 WEST STREET, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 4JS

Distance: 7.66 miles

Contact: :

MELCOMBE AVENUE DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: WEYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, 3 MELCOMBE AVENUE, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7TB

Distance: 8.77 miles

Contact: :

GREENHILL DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 1 DORCHESTER ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7JR

Distance: 8.78 miles

Contact: :

THE CLOCK DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 104 THE ESPLANADE, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7ED

Distance: 8.86 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near BH20 5RQ

BOOTS

Address: DORCHESTER ROAD, WOOL, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 6EJ

Distance: 4.17 miles

Contact: tel: 01929 462293

DAY LEWIS PHARMACY

Address: 11-13 SOUTH STREET, BOURNEMOUTH, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 4LR

Distance: 7.68 miles

Contact: tel: 01929 552384

BOOTS

Address: 4 NORTH STREET, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 4AF

Distance: 7.71 miles

Contact: tel: 01929 552737

ROWLANDS PHARMACY

Address: 7 LITTLEMOOR ROAD, PRESTON, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT3 6LD

Distance: 8.06 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 833379

WESSEX PHARMACY

Address: 14 AVENUE ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7JJ

Distance: 8.85 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 784661

WELL

Address: 24 CRESCENT STREET, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7BX

Distance: 8.87 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 781500

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near BH20 5RQ

CHRISTINE WEBSTERS OPTICIANS

Address: VICTORIA HOUSE, NORTH STREET, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 4AF

Distance: 7.71 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (WEYMOUTH)

Address: 16 ST. MARY STREET, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 8PB

Distance: 8.91 miles

Contact: :

ROBERT FRITH FOUR LIMITED (WEYMOUTH)

Address: 104 ST. MARY STREET, WEYMOUTH, DT4 8NY

Distance: 8.92 miles

Contact: :

SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (WEYMOUTH)

Address: 95 ST. MARY STREET, WEYMOUTH, DT4 8NY

Distance: 8.92 miles

Contact: :

ROBERT FRITH FOUR LTD - WEYMOUTH

Address: 104 ST. MARY STREET, WEYMOUTH, DT4 8NY

Distance: 8.92 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (WEYMOUTH)

Address: 22-23 ST. MARY STREET, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 8PN

Distance: 8.93 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near BH20 5RQ

THE WELLBRIDGE PRACTICE

Address: MEADOW LANE, WOOL, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 6DR

Distance: 4.26 miles

Contact: tel: 01929 462376

THE SURGERY

Address: THE TRINITY STREET PRACTICE, LD FARM WAY, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8TU

Distance: 6.17 miles

Contact: :

WAREHAM SURGERY

Address: STRECHE ROAD, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 4PG

Distance: 7.52 miles

Contact: tel: 01929 553444

PRESTON ROAD SURGERY

Address: 102 PRESTON ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT3 6BB

Distance: 8.03 miles

Contact: :

CORFE CASTLE SURGERY

Address: TOM'S MEAD, WEST STREET, CORFE CASTLE, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 5HH

Distance: 8.47 miles

Contact: tel: 01929 480441

ROYAL CRESCENT SURGERY

Address: 25 CRESCENT STREET, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7BY

Distance: 8.85 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 774466

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Transport Links near BH20 5RQ

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: BH20 5RQ

Wool
Wool station, Station Road, Wool, Dorset, BH20 6BL
Distance: 5.02 miles
Driving Time: 7.03 minutes
Wareham (Dorset)
Wareham (Dorset) station, North Port, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4AS
Distance: 9.20 miles
Driving Time: 11.64 minutes
Moreton (Dorset)
Moreton (Dorset) station, Station Road, Moreton, Dorset, DT2 8BB
Distance: 9.47 miles
Driving Time: 12.95 minutes
Upwey
Upwey station, Littlemoor Road, Upwey, Dorset, DT3 5RB
Distance: 14.14 miles
Driving Time: 22.24 minutes
Weymouth
Weymouth station, King Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7BN
Distance: 14.53 miles
Driving Time: 22.63 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near BH20 5RQ

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near BH20 5RQ

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

What are the Council Tax Bands for the BH20 5RQ Postcode?

Council Tax Bands for BH20 5RQ
Council Tax Band	Number of Properties
Band A	2
Band C	1
Band D	1
Band F	2

What Addresses are in the BH20 5RQ Postcode?

Addresses for Main Road, West Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset, which have the BH20 5RQ Postcode

Who are my Elected Representatives in the BH20 5RQ Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	South Dorset Co Const
Member or Parliament	Richard Drax
Contact Details	Contact Richard Drax
Political Party	Conservative

What Council is the BH20 5RQ 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 5RQ 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 Council

House Sales in BH20 5RQ

Yearly House Sales for BH20 5RQ
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2014	£850,000	£850,000	£850,000	1
2022	£1,725,000	£1,100,000	£1,412,500	2

Postcodes near the BH20 5RQ Postcode

BH20 5RS Britwell Drive BH20 5RH Main Road BH20 5RW Main Road BH20 5RL Main Road BH20 5RJ Main Road

What Popular Supermarkets are near the BH20 5RQ Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near BH20 5RQ
Supermarket	Distance	Directions

What Popular Restaurants are near the BH20 5RQ Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near BH20 5RQ
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Chickerell Link Road, Chickerell, DT3 4DG	10.61 miles	Directions from BH20 5RQ to Chickerell Link Road
48 Waterloo Road Poole, Poole, BH17 7LG	14.41 miles	Directions from BH20 5RQ to 48 Waterloo Road Poole
Tower Park, Poole, BH12 4NY	15.77 miles	Directions from BH20 5RQ to Tower Park
34 Commercial Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5LP	17.58 miles	Directions from BH20 5RQ to 34 Commercial Road

Mcdonald's Restaurants near BH20 5RQ
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, St. Mary Street, WEYMOUTH, DT4 8PJ	8.93 miles	Directions from BH20 5RQ to McDonald's, St. Mary Street, WEYMOUTH, DT4 8PJ
McDonald's, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG	9.05 miles	Directions from BH20 5RQ to McDonald's, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG
McDonald's, Gateway Business Park, Mercery Rd, Weymouth DT3 5HJ	9.22 miles	Directions from BH20 5RQ to McDonald's, Gateway Business Park, Mercery Rd, Weymouth DT3 5HJ
McDonald's, Bridport Road, DORCHESTER, DT2 9DL	11.66 miles	Directions from BH20 5RQ to McDonald's, Bridport Road, DORCHESTER, DT2 9DL

KFC Restaurants near BH20 5RQ
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG	9.05 miles	Directions from BH20 5RQ to KFC Weymouth - Jubilee Close
KFC, Dolphin Centre, POOLE, BH15 1SZ	13.69 miles	Directions from BH20 5RQ to KFC Poole - The Dolphin Centre
KFC, Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way, POOLE, BH15 3TE	13.82 miles	Directions from BH20 5RQ to KFC Poole - Wessex Gate Retail Park
KFC, Ashley Road, POOLE, BH14 0AX	15.38 miles	Directions from BH20 5RQ to KFC Poole - Ashley Road
KFC, Tower Park, POOLE, BH12 4NY	15.74 miles	Directions from BH20 5RQ to KFC Poole - Tower Park