Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

COURTENAY DRIVE, BH21 1BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COURTENAY DRIVE, BH21 1BD.

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Population

210

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Avg Age

61

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Avg Income

£ 44,000 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH21 1BD 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.

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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

BH21 1BD is a settled retirement community — average age 61, 92% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £415k reflects the demand.

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

BH21 1BD is a sought-after residential area on Courtenay Drive, 0.4km 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 1BD offers 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £415k. 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 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00103506 (shared with 8 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 1BD. 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

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 17%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 416,100

2 sales · Mean £ 416,100

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

BH21 1BD has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences10
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft3
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Wimborne First School and Nursery

Good312 pupils0.5 km
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Allenbourn Middle School

Outstanding582 pupils0.5 km
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St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne

Good153 pupils0.5 km
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Beaucroft Foundation School

Outstanding168 pupils0.8 km
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St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill

Good598 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Wessex Retail Ltd1.0 km
  • BP Minster0.8 km
  • Cambridge Weight Plan0.6 km
  • Chocobake Ltd0.8 km
  • Co Op0.7 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • The Horns Inn0.8 km
  • Wimborne Rugby Football Club1.0 km
  • COLEHILL SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB0.3 km
  • Beaucroft Enterprise Cafe (RAFA)0.8 km
  • Oddfellows Arms0.8 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Indian Nights0.8 km
  • Cafe @ The Allendale0.5 km
  • Cloisters0.8 km
  • Piazzo Lounge0.7 km
  • Riverside Cafe0.6 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Best Pizza & Kebab0.8 km
  • Krua Thai Catering0.7 km
  • Long John's Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • Mango & Sorrel0.8 km
  • Short and Sweet Company0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • WIMBORNE LODGE B&B0.7 km
  • GORDON HOUSE - BED & BREAKFAST0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamworthy9.2 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)9.3 km
  • Poole9.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Lacy Drive0.2 km
  • Lacy Drive0.2 km
  • Onslow Gardens0.2 km
  • Onslow Gardens0.3 km
  • Royston Drive0.4 km