Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

ROWLANDS HILL, BH21 1AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROWLANDS HILL, BH21 1AW.

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Population

351

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 44,000 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH21 1AW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Average age 57, 78% owned. BH21 1AW is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. With £972k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending down 75.7% year-on-year.

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

BH21 1AW is a sought-after residential area on Rowlands Hill, 0.2km from Rowlands in Wimborne Minster. Administratively it sits within Wimborne Minster ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.

For serious buyers, BH21 1AW is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An established, mature community with an average age of 57 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £972k, down 75.7% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for BH21 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00103525 (shared with 12 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 1AW. The average age is 57.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 972,500

2 sales · Mean £ 972,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BH21 1AW has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour25
Violence and sexual offences25
Shoplifting21
Other theft8
Public order8

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne

Good153 pupils0.2 km
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Allenbourn Middle School

Outstanding582 pupils0.5 km
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Wimborne First School and Nursery

Good312 pupils0.8 km
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Beaucroft Foundation School

Outstanding168 pupils1.0 km
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St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill

Good598 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Wessex Retail Ltd0.7 km
  • Wimborne Food Bank0.9 km
  • BP Minster0.5 km
  • Cambridge Weight Plan0.7 km
  • Chocobake Ltd0.5 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Wimborne Rugby Football Club0.7 km
  • COLEHILL SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB0.6 km
  • Beaucroft Enterprise Cafe (RAFA)0.4 km
  • Coach and Horses0.7 km
  • Oddfellows Arms0.6 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Florence House0.7 km
  • WIMBORNE LODGE B&B0.4 km
  • GORDON HOUSE - BED & BREAKFAST0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Indian Nights0.4 km
  • The Sunday Lunch Club0.7 km
  • Cafe @ The Allendale0.3 km
  • Cloisters0.5 km
  • Cross Fire Cooking0.8 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Best Pizza & Kebab0.4 km
  • Krua Thai Catering0.4 km
  • Long John's Fish & Chips0.4 km
  • Mango & Sorrel0.6 km
  • Short and Sweet Company0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamworthy8.8 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)9.0 km
  • Poole9.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Top of St. John's Hill0.1 km
  • Top of St. John's Hill0.1 km
  • Police Station0.2 km
  • Royston Drive0.2 km
  • Police Station0.2 km