Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

LEIGH ROAD, BH21 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEIGH ROAD, BH21 1AJ.

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Population

225

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 44,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences64
Anti-social behaviour57
Shoplifting17
Criminal damage and arson14
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne

Good153 pupils0.3 km
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Allenbourn Middle School

Outstanding582 pupils0.8 km
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Wimborne First School and Nursery

Good312 pupils1.2 km
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Beaucroft Foundation School

Outstanding168 pupils1.2 km
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Merley First School

Outstanding302 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • GORDON HOUSE - BED & BREAKFAST0.8 km
  • WIMBORNE LODGE B&B0.1 km
  • Florence House0.3 km
fastfood

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