Area Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

BH21 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BH21 postcode area.

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Population

45,409

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 45,689 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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8/10
family_restroomFamily
9/10
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3/10
workEmployment
6/10
diversity_3Diversity
1/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
4/10
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Area Character

BH21 is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £463k, 75% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £463k. Property prices are trending up 5.3% year-on-year.

home £463,528 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH21 is a postcode district in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West, covering 1432 active and 697 retired postcodes.

The largest share of BH21 (15%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a quiet, leafy suburb popular with retirees in large detached homes (14%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes BH21 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in BH21 are around £463k, up 5.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BH21 at 138 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 47 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BH21 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2204
Anti-social behaviour1366
Criminal damage and arson593
Other theft467
Shoplifting420

school Local Schools

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Sturminster Marshall First School

Requires Improvement99 pupils
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Rushcombe First School

Outstanding305 pupils
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Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School

Outstanding149 pupils
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Cranborne Middle School

Good327 pupils
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Beaucroft Foundation School

Outstanding168 pupils
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Queen Elizabeth's School

Good1585 pupils
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Allenbourn Middle School

Outstanding582 pupils
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Colehill First School

Outstanding152 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • MEADOW COTTAGE HOLIDAY HOMES
  • Ashton Lodge
  • ALL HALLOWS SCHOOL
  • Canford Crossing B&B
  • Florence House
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

53 nearby
  • Orchard Bay Bakery
  • SPAR - Wessex retail
  • Spar (Lone Pine Stores)
  • Canford Magna Garden Centre
  • Nisa Local
  • + 48 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

45 nearby
  • Cobham Sports & Social Club
  • Merley House
  • The Hamworthy Club
  • Willett Arms
  • Wimborne Rugby Football Club
  • + 40 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

55 nearby
  • 23.5 Degrees Ltd T/A Starbucks
  • Ancient Technology Centre
  • Aunt Fanny's Farmshop & Cafe
  • Aurora
  • Baxter Storey
  • + 50 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Waitrose
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • B'mth Coffee
  • Wimborne Kebab House
  • Shan Hai Chinese Takeway
  • Best Pizza & Kebab
  • Chinese Whispers
  • + 9 more