BH21 1AJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Leigh Road, 0.1km from St. John's in Wimborne Minster. Administratively it sits within Wimborne Minster ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £235k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH21 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00103508 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEIGH ROAD, BH21 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEIGH ROAD, BH21 1AJ.
225
53
£ 44,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH21 1AJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
BH21 1AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 61% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £235k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH21 1AJ. The average age is 53.0. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 235,000
3 sales · Mean £ 231,666
Terraced
£ 371,500
2 sales · Mean £ 371,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH21 1AJ has low crime rates — 38 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
15 nearby- Wessex Retail Ltd0.5 km
- Wimborne Food Bank0.6 km
- Chocobake Ltd0.4 km
- Co Op0.5 km
- Farehouse Trading Co.0.6 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Wimborne Rugby Football Club0.5 km
- BUTCHERS DOG0.5 km
- Ten Bottles Tapas & Wine Bar0.7 km
- The Dancing Moose0.6 km
- The Green Man0.9 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Corn Exchange0.7 km
- Cafe Aroma0.6 km
- CLaRC0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Deans Court Cafe0.6 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- GORDON HOUSE - BED & BREAKFAST0.8 km
- WIMBORNE LODGE B&B0.1 km
- Florence House0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Short and Sweet Company0.6 km
- Mango & Sorrel0.6 km
- Best Pizza & Kebab0.3 km
- Krua Thai Catering0.3 km
- Long John's Fish & Chips0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamworthy8.5 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)8.6 km
- Poole8.8 km
Bus Stops
- St John's Hill0.0 km
- St John's Hill0.1 km
- St John's Hill0.1 km
- St John's Hill0.2 km
- The Quarter Jack Surgery0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH211AJ · Data under Open Government Licence