BH21 1BB is a sought-after residential area on Beaufort Drive, 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 1BB is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An established, mature community with an average age of 61 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 92% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £472k. 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 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00103506 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEAUFORT DRIVE, BH21 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEAUFORT DRIVE, BH21 1BB.
210
61
£ 44,000 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH21 1BB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Average age 61, 92% owned. BH21 1BB is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £472k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH21 1BB. The average age is 60.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 449,000
4 sales · Mean £ 451,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH21 1BB has low crime rates — 7 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
St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Wessex Retail Ltd0.8 km
- BP Minster0.6 km
- Cambridge Weight Plan0.6 km
- Chocobake Ltd0.6 km
- Co Op0.5 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- The Horns Inn0.9 km
- Wimborne Rugby Football Club0.8 km
- COLEHILL SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB0.4 km
- Beaucroft Enterprise Cafe (RAFA)0.6 km
- Coach and Horses0.9 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Florence House0.9 km
- WIMBORNE LODGE B&B0.5 km
- GORDON HOUSE - BED & BREAKFAST0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Indian Nights0.6 km
- The Sunday Lunch Club0.8 km
- Cafe @ The Allendale0.4 km
- Cloisters0.6 km
- Cross Fire Cooking1.0 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Best Pizza & Kebab0.6 km
- Krua Thai Catering0.6 km
- Long John's Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Mango & Sorrel0.7 km
- Short and Sweet Company0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamworthy9.0 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)9.1 km
- Poole9.4 km
Bus Stops
- Royston Drive0.2 km
- Royston Drive0.2 km
- Top of St. John's Hill0.2 km
- Top of St. John's Hill0.3 km
- Onslow Gardens0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH211BB · Data under Open Government Licence