Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

MINSTER VIEW, BH21 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MINSTER VIEW, BH21 1BA.

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Population

268

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Avg Age

47

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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 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.

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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British93.7%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

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.

Violence and sexual offences51
Anti-social behaviour45
Shoplifting37
Criminal damage and arson14
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Allenbourn Middle School

Outstanding582 pupils0.3 km
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St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne

Good153 pupils0.4 km
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Wimborne First School and Nursery

Good312 pupils0.7 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
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Queen Elizabeth's School

Good1585 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Florence House0.9 km
  • WIMBORNE LODGE B&B0.5 km
  • GORDON HOUSE - BED & BREAKFAST0.4 km
restaurant

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
fastfood

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