BH20 5BJ 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 (5BJ) 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 BJ.
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 5BJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 10 individuals call the BH20 5BJ postcode their home.
BH20 5BJ is within the hamlet of Arne.
The BH20 5BJ postcode area is composed of 78.57% residential properties, 21.43% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
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RSBP Arne Cafe is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at A World Of Toys, Arne House, Arne, Dorset, BH20 5BJ.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 78.57% |
| Commercial | 21.43% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 50.6899147123 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.04217684003 |
Retail and Shopping near BH20 5BJ
Street
Town
Locality
Distance (Miles)
Central Postcode
Directions on Google Maps
BLANDFORD ROAD
POOLE
2.38
BH15 4BH
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THE QUAY
POOLE
2.96
BH15 1HU
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SOUTH STREET
WAREHAM
2.97
BH20 4LT
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WEST STREET
WAREHAM
3.01
BH20 4JS
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Nearest Town
Distance (Miles)
Direction
Bearing
Wareham
2.97
W
264.30
Poole
3.39
NE
54.16
Swanage
6.83
SSE
146.32
Bournemouth
7.58
ENE
73.65
Blandford Forum
12.72
NNW
335.10
Verwood
15.05
NNE
28.26
Weymouth
19.04
WSW
252.52
Sturminster Newton
19.99
NW
325.04
Yarmouth
23.96
E
87.14
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Poole Harbour
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
Average Mbps 130.100 Median Mbps 80.000 Maximum Mbps 550.000
BH20 5BJ has an average download speed of 130.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
508 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
84% of postcodes (991,871) have slower broadband speeds.
16% of postcodes (192,262) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
Average Mbps 21.900 Median Mbps 20.000 Maximum Mbps 75.000
BH20 5BJ has an average upload speed of 21.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
817 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
96% of postcodes (1,134,133) have slower upload speeds.
4% of postcodes (49,691) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Stoborough Church of England Primary School
Address: Stoborough Church of England Primary School, Corfe Road, Stoborough, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5AD
Distance: 3.08 miles
Contact: 01929552974
Nearest Dentists
DENTAL CENTRE
Address: HAMWORTHY, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 4NQ
Distance: 2.23 miles
Contact: :
201-203 BLANDFORD ROAD
Address: 201 -203 BLANDFORD ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 4AX
Distance: 2.37 miles
Contact: :
HAMWORTHY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 324 BLANDFORD ROAD, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 4JH
Distance: 2.65 miles
Contact: :
PURBECK DENTAL CARE
Address: ELECTRIC HOUSE, 29 WEST STREET, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 4JS
Distance: 3.01 miles
Contact: :
DORSET DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 3 LONGFLEET ROAD, POOLE, BH15 2HN
Distance: 3.50 miles
Contact: :
PARK DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 20 KINGLAND ROAD, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 1TP
Distance: 3.53 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
BOOTS
Address: 300-302 BLANDFORD ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 4JQ
Distance: 2.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 678001
SANDFORD PHARMACY
Address: 19 ST. HELENS ROAD, SANDFORD, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 7AX
Distance: 2.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01929 551164
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 11-13 SOUTH STREET, BOURNEMOUTH, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 4LR
Distance: 2.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01929 552384
BOOTS
Address: 4 NORTH STREET, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 4AF
Distance: 2.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01929 552737
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: WEST QUAY ROAD, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 1JQ
Distance: 3.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 207010
BOOTS
Address: 190-196 HIGH STREET, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 1SX
Distance: 3.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 681377
Nearest Opticians
CHRISTINE WEBSTERS OPTICIANS
Address: VICTORIA HOUSE, NORTH STREET, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 4AF
Distance: 2.97 miles
Contact: :
5840 POOLE
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, WEST QUAY ROAD, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 1JQ
Distance: 3.11 miles
Contact: :
LEIGHTONS OPTICIANS (POOLE)
Address: 157 HIGH STREET, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 1AU
Distance: 3.23 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (POOLE)
Address: 32-34 KINGLAND CRESCENT, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 1TB
Distance: 3.28 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HIGH ST, POOLE)
Address: 190-196 HIGH STREET, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 1SX
Distance: 3.35 miles
Contact: :
SITE NAME VISION EXPRESS POOLE
Address: 37-38 DOLPHIN CENTRE, KINGLAND ROAD, POOLE, BH15 1ST
Distance: 3.35 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
POOLE FERRY PORT - NORTH LOUNGE PASSENGER TERMINAL - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: NEW HARBOUR ROAD, POOLE, BH15 4AQ
Distance: 2.37 miles
Contact: :
THE ADAM PRACTICE
Address: 306 BLANDFORD ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, BH15 4JQ
Distance: 2.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 679234
THE ADAM PRACTICE - HAMWORTHY SURGERY
Address: 306 BLANDFORD ROAD, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 4JQ
Distance: 2.55 miles
Contact: :
SANDFORD SURGERY
Address: TYNEHAM CLOSE, SANDFORD, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 7BQ
Distance: 2.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01929 554493
LIFEBOAT QUAY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: UNIT A, LIFEBOAT QUAY, POOLE, BH15 1AE
Distance: 3.20 miles
Contact: :
LIFEBOAT QUAY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: UNIT A, LIFEBOAT QUAY, POOLE, BH15 1AE
Distance: 3.20 miles
Contact: tel: 08444 773324
Transport Links
Train Stations
Holton Heath
Address: Holton Heath station, Station Road, Holton Heath, Dorset, BH16 6JT
Postcode: BH16 6JT
Line: Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line
Company: South Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 2.15 miles
Wareham (Dorset)
Address: Wareham (Dorset) station, North Port, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4AS
Postcode: BH20 4AS
Line: Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line
Company: South Western Railway
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.21 miles
Wool
Address: Wool station, Station Road, Wool, Dorset, BH20 6BL
Postcode: BH20 6BL
Line: Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line
Company: South Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.87 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
M27 J1Distance: 35.79 milesDriving Time: 44.07 minutesM27 J2Distance: 38.73 milesDriving Time: 46.88 minutesM27 J3Distance: 41.28 milesDriving Time: 49.34 minutesM271 J1Distance: 42.30 milesDriving Time: 50.37 minutes Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
Westminster Constituency Mid Dorset and North Poole Member or Parliament 
Vikki Slade Contact Details Contact Vikki Slade Political Party Liberal Democrat
Where can I find out where the nearest Library 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
Yearly House Sales
Year High Low Average Sales 2018 £1,930,000 £1,930,000 £1,930,000 1 2020 £1,500,000 £1,500,000 £1,500,000 1 2022 £3,239,900 £1,675,000 £2,457,450 2
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
Popular Supermarkets near BH20 5BJ Supermarket Distance Directions Sainsburys, South Street, WAREHAM, BH20 4NX 4.73 miles Directions to Sainsburys Asda, West Quay Road, POOLE, BH15 1JQ 5.00 miles Directions to Asda Iceland, High Street, POOLE, BH15 1DF 5.04 miles Directions to Iceland Aldi, Pitwines Close, POOLE, BH15 1XU 5.29 miles Directions to Aldi Sainsburys, Pitwines Close, POOLE, BH15 1XU 5.29 miles Directions to Sainsburys
What Popular Restaurants are near?
Burger King Restaurants near BH20 5BJ Burger King Distance Directions 48 Waterloo Road Poole, Poole, BH17 7LG 4.46 miles Directions to 48 Waterloo Road Poole Tower Park, Poole, BH12 4NY 5.60 miles Directions to Tower Park 34 Commercial Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5LP 7.33 miles Directions to 34 Commercial Road 741-743 Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DP 10.27 miles Directions to 741-743 Castle Lane East
Mcdonald's Restaurants near BH20 5BJ Mcdonald's Distance Directions McDonald's, Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way, POOLE, BH15 3TE 3.78 miles Directions to McDonald's, Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way, POOLE, BH15 3TE McDonald's, Yarrow Road, POOLE, BH12 4QY 5.26 miles Directions to McDonald's, Yarrow Road, POOLE, BH12 4QY McDonald's, Alder Road, POOLE, BH12 4AX 6.39 miles Directions to McDonald's, Alder Road, POOLE, BH12 4AX McDonald's, Old Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 1DS 7.49 miles Directions to McDonald's, Old Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 1DS
KFC Restaurants near BH20 5BJ Restaurant Distance Directions KFC, Dolphin Centre, POOLE, BH15 1SZ 3.38 miles Directions to KFC Poole - The Dolphin Centre KFC, Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way, POOLE, BH15 3TE 3.78 miles Directions to KFC Poole - Wessex Gate Retail Park KFC, Ashley Road, POOLE, BH14 0AX 5.05 miles Directions to KFC Poole - Ashley Road KFC, Tower Park, POOLE, BH12 4NY 5.55 miles Directions to KFC Poole - Tower Park KFC, Commercial Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH2 5RH 7.26 miles Directions to KFC Bournemouth - The Triangle
| Street | Town | Locality | Distance (Miles) | Central Postcode | Directions on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLANDFORD ROAD | POOLE | 2.38 | BH15 4BH | View on Google Maps | |
| THE QUAY | POOLE | 2.96 | BH15 1HU | View on Google Maps | |
| SOUTH STREET | WAREHAM | 2.97 | BH20 4LT | View on Google Maps | |
| WEST STREET | WAREHAM | 3.01 | BH20 4JS | View on Google Maps |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wareham | 2.97 | W | 264.30 |
| Poole | 3.39 | NE | 54.16 |
| Swanage | 6.83 | SSE | 146.32 |
| Bournemouth | 7.58 | ENE | 73.65 |
| Blandford Forum | 12.72 | NNW | 335.10 |
| Verwood | 15.05 | NNE | 28.26 |
| Weymouth | 19.04 | WSW | 252.52 |
| Sturminster Newton | 19.99 | NW | 325.04 |
| Yarmouth | 23.96 | E | 87.14 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Poole Harbour
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 130.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 80.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 550.000 |
BH20 5BJ has an average download speed of 130.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
508 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
84% of postcodes (991,871) have slower broadband speeds.
16% of postcodes (192,262) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 21.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 20.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 75.000 |
BH20 5BJ has an average upload speed of 21.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
817 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
96% of postcodes (1,134,133) have slower upload speeds.
4% of postcodes (49,691) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Stoborough Church of England Primary School
Address: Stoborough Church of England Primary School, Corfe Road, Stoborough, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5AD
Distance: 3.08 miles
Contact: 01929552974
Nearest Dentists
DENTAL CENTRE
Address: HAMWORTHY, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 4NQ
Distance: 2.23 miles
Contact: :
201-203 BLANDFORD ROAD
Address: 201 -203 BLANDFORD ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 4AX
Distance: 2.37 miles
Contact: :
HAMWORTHY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 324 BLANDFORD ROAD, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 4JH
Distance: 2.65 miles
Contact: :
PURBECK DENTAL CARE
Address: ELECTRIC HOUSE, 29 WEST STREET, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 4JS
Distance: 3.01 miles
Contact: :
DORSET DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 3 LONGFLEET ROAD, POOLE, BH15 2HN
Distance: 3.50 miles
Contact: :
PARK DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 20 KINGLAND ROAD, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 1TP
Distance: 3.53 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
BOOTS
Address: 300-302 BLANDFORD ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 4JQ
Distance: 2.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 678001
SANDFORD PHARMACY
Address: 19 ST. HELENS ROAD, SANDFORD, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 7AX
Distance: 2.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01929 551164
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 11-13 SOUTH STREET, BOURNEMOUTH, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 4LR
Distance: 2.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01929 552384
BOOTS
Address: 4 NORTH STREET, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 4AF
Distance: 2.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01929 552737
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: WEST QUAY ROAD, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 1JQ
Distance: 3.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 207010
BOOTS
Address: 190-196 HIGH STREET, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 1SX
Distance: 3.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 681377
Nearest Opticians
CHRISTINE WEBSTERS OPTICIANS
Address: VICTORIA HOUSE, NORTH STREET, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 4AF
Distance: 2.97 miles
Contact: :
5840 POOLE
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, WEST QUAY ROAD, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 1JQ
Distance: 3.11 miles
Contact: :
LEIGHTONS OPTICIANS (POOLE)
Address: 157 HIGH STREET, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 1AU
Distance: 3.23 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (POOLE)
Address: 32-34 KINGLAND CRESCENT, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 1TB
Distance: 3.28 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HIGH ST, POOLE)
Address: 190-196 HIGH STREET, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 1SX
Distance: 3.35 miles
Contact: :
SITE NAME VISION EXPRESS POOLE
Address: 37-38 DOLPHIN CENTRE, KINGLAND ROAD, POOLE, BH15 1ST
Distance: 3.35 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
POOLE FERRY PORT - NORTH LOUNGE PASSENGER TERMINAL - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: NEW HARBOUR ROAD, POOLE, BH15 4AQ
Distance: 2.37 miles
Contact: :
THE ADAM PRACTICE
Address: 306 BLANDFORD ROAD, HAMWORTHY, POOLE, BH15 4JQ
Distance: 2.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 679234
THE ADAM PRACTICE - HAMWORTHY SURGERY
Address: 306 BLANDFORD ROAD, POOLE, DORSET, BH15 4JQ
Distance: 2.55 miles
Contact: :
SANDFORD SURGERY
Address: TYNEHAM CLOSE, SANDFORD, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 7BQ
Distance: 2.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01929 554493
LIFEBOAT QUAY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: UNIT A, LIFEBOAT QUAY, POOLE, BH15 1AE
Distance: 3.20 miles
Contact: :
LIFEBOAT QUAY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: UNIT A, LIFEBOAT QUAY, POOLE, BH15 1AE
Distance: 3.20 miles
Contact: tel: 08444 773324
Transport Links
Train Stations
Holton Heath
Address: Holton Heath station, Station Road, Holton Heath, Dorset, BH16 6JT
Postcode: BH16 6JT
Line: Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line
Company: South Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 2.15 miles
Wareham (Dorset)
Address: Wareham (Dorset) station, North Port, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4AS
Postcode: BH20 4AS
Line: Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line
Company: South Western Railway
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.21 miles
Wool
Address: Wool station, Station Road, Wool, Dorset, BH20 6BL
Postcode: BH20 6BL
Line: Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line
Company: South Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.87 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Mid Dorset and North Poole |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Vikki Slade |
| Political Party | Liberal Democrat |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library 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
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | £1,930,000 | £1,930,000 | £1,930,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £1,500,000 | £1,500,000 | £1,500,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £3,239,900 | £1,675,000 | £2,457,450 | 2 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, South Street, WAREHAM, BH20 4NX | 4.73 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
| Asda, West Quay Road, POOLE, BH15 1JQ | 5.00 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Iceland, High Street, POOLE, BH15 1DF | 5.04 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Aldi, Pitwines Close, POOLE, BH15 1XU | 5.29 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Pitwines Close, POOLE, BH15 1XU | 5.29 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 48 Waterloo Road Poole, Poole, BH17 7LG | 4.46 miles | Directions to 48 Waterloo Road Poole |
| Tower Park, Poole, BH12 4NY | 5.60 miles | Directions to Tower Park |
| 34 Commercial Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5LP | 7.33 miles | Directions to 34 Commercial Road |
| 741-743 Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DP | 10.27 miles | Directions to 741-743 Castle Lane East |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way, POOLE, BH15 3TE | 3.78 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way, POOLE, BH15 3TE |
| McDonald's, Yarrow Road, POOLE, BH12 4QY | 5.26 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Yarrow Road, POOLE, BH12 4QY |
| McDonald's, Alder Road, POOLE, BH12 4AX | 6.39 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Alder Road, POOLE, BH12 4AX |
| McDonald's, Old Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 1DS | 7.49 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Old Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 1DS |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Dolphin Centre, POOLE, BH15 1SZ | 3.38 miles | Directions to KFC Poole - The Dolphin Centre |
| KFC, Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way, POOLE, BH15 3TE | 3.78 miles | Directions to KFC Poole - Wessex Gate Retail Park |
| KFC, Ashley Road, POOLE, BH14 0AX | 5.05 miles | Directions to KFC Poole - Ashley Road |
| KFC, Tower Park, POOLE, BH12 4NY | 5.55 miles | Directions to KFC Poole - Tower Park |
| KFC, Commercial Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH2 5RH | 7.26 miles | Directions to KFC Bournemouth - The Triangle |