The Launches, West Lulworth, Wareham
House prices, sold prices and local information for BH20 5SF.
At a glance
7 property sales on The Launches, West Lulworth, Wareham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2020. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £400,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £579,000.
House prices on The Launches compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Launches has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all BH20 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £579,000 | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £437,500 | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Terraced | 1 | £350,000 | 10 Feb 2025 |
Sold prices on The Launches
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9, The Launches BH20 5SF | 21 Nov 2025 | £400,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, The Launches BH20 5SF | 10 Feb 2025 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| The Fells, The Launches BH20 5SF | 17 Jan 2025 | £445,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, The Launches BH20 5SF | 28 Jun 2023 | £475,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Hybridge House, The Launches BH20 5SF | 7 Oct 2022 | £675,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 19, The Launches BH20 5SF | 10 Aug 2021 | £874,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 13, The Launches BH20 5SF | 29 Oct 2020 | £322,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near The Launches
Crime
4 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Launches in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Launches is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- East coast of Dorset Flood alert area
- Groundwater flooding in the West of Dorset Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near The Launches
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lulworth and Winfrith CofE Primary School 95 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Wool station 3.9 mi · 1 hr 19 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Castle Inn (NE-bound) 1 min walk
- Castle Inn (SW-bound, Main Road) 1 min walk
- War Memorial (W-bound, Main Road) 2 min walk
- War Memorial (E-bound, Main Road) 2 min walk
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 8 of 10 · Crime: decile 7 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 53.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 37.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 9.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 567 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 25.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,315 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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