Middlebere Drive Wareham, Dorset
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (BH20), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30800010.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £270,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 1, F: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Dorset costs £2,765 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 50% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wareham (Dorset), about 630 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Northmoor Park, is about 180 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 14 to 17 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Wareham Surgery, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 11 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £182,500 | £182,500 | £182,500 |
| 2005 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £145,500 | £142,000 | £149,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £97,750 | £85,500 | £110,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £74,000 | £74,000 | £74,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £57,000 | £57,000 | £57,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £55,000 | £55,000 | £55,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2020 | 10 BH20 4SD | Semi-detached | £270,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2018 | 1 BH20 4SD | Semi-detached | £290,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2015 | 5 BH20 4SD | Terraced | £215,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2006 | 5 BH20 4SD | Terraced | £182,500 | |
| 11 Aug 2005 | 4 BH20 4SD | Terraced | £160,000 | |
| 8 Oct 2003 | 13 BH20 4SD | Semi-detached | £142,000 | |
| 25 Sep 2003 | 5 BH20 4SD | Terraced | £149,000 | |
| 7 Apr 2000 | 5 BH20 4SD | Terraced | £85,500 | |
| 17 Mar 2000 | 10 BH20 4SD | Terraced | £110,000 | |
| 29 Jan 1999 | 14 BH20 4SD | Terraced | £74,000 | |
| 14 Mar 1997 | 5 BH20 4SD | Terraced | £57,000 | |
| 1 Oct 1996 | 14 BH20 4SD | Terraced | £55,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 89 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (3); House, semi-detached (2); Bungalow, end-terrace (1). Built: 1967-1975 (5); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
Council tax
What each band costs in Dorset in 2026-27: Band D £2,765 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,843 | £2,151 | £2,458 | £2,765 | £3,379 | £3,994 | £4,608 | £5,530 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (74% of about 540 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 14 m and 17 m above sea level (15 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH20 4SA | 100% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| BH20 4SD | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wareham (Dorset) 302,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Holton Heath 42,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Wool 209,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Northmoor Link Road Northport | 270 m |
| Ferry terminal | Poole Ferry Terminal Lower Hamworthy | 9.1 km (5.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 21.9 km (14 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 86.9 km (54 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wareham Surgery | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Medsclinic Pharmacy | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Purbeck Dental Care | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Wareham Community Hospital | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Purbeck Police | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Shell Bere Regis, A 35 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Northmoor Park 2.1 ha | 180 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 800 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.3 ha | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,810 m² | 260 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Four bowl barrows 150m north east of Seven Barrows Farm, a scheduled monument, 370 m north-west. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Four bowl barrows 150m north east of Seven Barrows Farm | Scheduled monument | 370 m north-west |
| Four bowl barrows 70m east of Seven Barrows Farm | Scheduled monument | 390 m west |
| Two bowl barrows on Great Ovens Hill, 650m and 570m NNW of Sandford Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Northport Heath | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Great Ovens Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Rushy Bottom | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Buck's Cove Saltmarsh | Wetland | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) east |
| The Decoy | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Turner's Cove | Bay | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 17 |
1 of the street's 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Dorset: see them on the Dorset page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Purbeck School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewow BH20 4SP | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Carey Road Convenience Store BH20 4AY | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Spar Wareham BH20 4AY | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Trent Drive (4); On or near Bourne Drive (2); On or near Wellstead Road (2); On or near Norden Drive (1); On or near Fairway Drive (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 71% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 45% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Norden Drive · Northmoor Way · Fairway Drive · Bourne Drive · Wellstead Road · Seven Barrows Road · Bere Road · Trent Drive · Stockley Road · Egdon Road · Burns Road · Northmoor Way
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.