BH21 1BA is a sought-after residential area on Minster View, 0.1km from Rowlands in Wimborne Minster. Administratively it sits within Wimborne Minster ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH21, BH21 1BA offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 69% 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 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £370k, down 2.9% 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 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00103505 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MINSTER VIEW, BH21 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MINSTER VIEW, BH21 1BA.
268
47
£ 44,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH21 1BA 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BH21 1BA combines high owner-occupation (69%), strong property values (£370k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 2.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH21 1BA. The average age is 47.0. 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
Detached
£ 440,000
5 sales · Mean £ 393,400
Terraced
£ 343,500
7 sales · Mean £ 337,571
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH21 1BA has low crime rates — 46 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
Allenbourn Middle School
St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne
Wimborne First School and Nursery
Beaucroft Foundation School
St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill
Queen Elizabeth's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Wessex Retail Ltd0.9 km
- BP Minster0.7 km
- Cambridge Weight Plan0.5 km
- Chocobake Ltd0.5 km
- Co Op0.4 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Wimborne Rugby Football Club0.9 km
- COLEHILL SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB0.6 km
- Beaucroft Enterprise Cafe (RAFA)0.5 km
- Coach and Horses0.8 km
- Oddfellows Arms0.5 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Florence House0.9 km
- WIMBORNE LODGE B&B0.5 km
- GORDON HOUSE - BED & BREAKFAST0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Indian Nights0.5 km
- The Sunday Lunch Club0.8 km
- Cafe @ The Allendale0.2 km
- Cloisters0.5 km
- Cross Fire Cooking0.9 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Best Pizza & Kebab0.5 km
- Krua Thai Catering0.5 km
- Long John's Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Mango & Sorrel0.5 km
- Short and Sweet Company0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamworthy8.9 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)9.1 km
- Poole9.3 km
Bus Stops
- Police Station0.2 km
- Police Station0.2 km
- Police Station0.2 km
- Police Station0.2 km
- Allenbourn School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH211BA · Data under Open Government Licence