schools may need closer review
This public area guide compares Wareham in Dorset using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Wareham a good place to live?
Wareham has a mixed public data profile, so whether it is a good fit depends on which factors matter most to you. School performance appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Dorset below.
For the full breakdown, open the app report for deeper comparisons and shortlist tools.
Wareham at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
No additional grounded may-suit bullets are available.
Watch out for
- School performance appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in Wareham
Crime rate
Crime rate
11.8 per 1,000 people
Percentile
73rd percentile nationally
Crime data is above the national middle range.
House prices in Wareham
House prices
Average sold price
£396,460
Percentile
74th percentile nationally
House prices are above the national middle range.
Schools in Wareham
Flood risk in Wareham
Transport in Wareham
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Wareham a good place to live?
Wareham has a mixed public data profile, so whether it is a good fit depends on which factors matter most to you. School performance appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Wareham safe?
Wareham ranks in the 73rd percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Wareham?
The average sold price is £396,460, with house prices in the 74th percentile nationally.
How are schools in Wareham?
Schools rank in the 27th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Wareham?
Nearby public profiles include Blackmore Vale in Dorset and Eggardon in Dorset.
