BH21 1AF is a safe, established residential area on Leigh Road, 0.3km from St. John's in Wimborne Minster. Administratively it sits within Wimborne Minster ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BH21 1AF offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k, down 5.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH21 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00103513 (shared with 326 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEIGH ROAD, BH21 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEIGH ROAD, BH21 1AF.
297
44
£ 44,000 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH21 1AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BH21 1AF spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 5.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH21 1AF. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 166,750
8 sales · Mean £ 175,562
Terraced
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH21 1AF has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne
Allenbourn Middle School
Wimborne First School and Nursery
Beaucroft Foundation School
Merley First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Wessex Retail Ltd0.8 km
- Wimborne Food Bank0.9 km
- BP Minster0.5 km
- Cambridge Weight Plan0.9 km
- Chocobake Ltd0.1 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Wimborne Rugby Football Club0.8 km
- COLEHILL SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB1.0 km
- Beaucroft Enterprise Cafe (RAFA)0.1 km
- Coach and Horses0.3 km
- Oddfellows Arms0.4 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Florence House0.5 km
- WIMBORNE LODGE B&B0.2 km
- GORDON HOUSE - BED & BREAKFAST0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Indian Nights0.0 km
- The Sunday Lunch Club0.4 km
- Cafe @ The Allendale0.3 km
- Cloisters0.2 km
- Cross Fire Cooking0.5 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Best Pizza & Kebab0.0 km
- Krua Thai Catering0.1 km
- Long John's Fish & Chips0.4 km
- Mango & Sorrel0.3 km
- Short and Sweet Company0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamworthy8.4 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)8.7 km
- Poole8.8 km
Bus Stops
- The Quarter Jack Surgery0.1 km
- The Quarter Jack Surgery0.1 km
- The Coach and Horses0.3 km
- The Coach and Horses0.3 km
- St John's Hill0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH211AF · Data under Open Government Licence