BH21 1BE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on St Catherines, 0.2km from St. John's 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 1BE offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 72% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £423k, up 33.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH21 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00103509 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST CATHERINES, BH21 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST CATHERINES, BH21 1BE.
228
49
£ 44,000 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH21 1BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BH21 1BE is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 33.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH21 1BE. The average age is 48.7. 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
Terraced
£ 383,000
6 sales · Mean £ 385,491
Detached
£ 545,000
2 sales · Mean £ 545,000
Semi-Detached
£ 371,250
4 sales · Mean £ 385,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH21 1BE is moderate at 51 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
Merley First School
Beaucroft Foundation School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Wessex Retail Ltd0.7 km
- Wimborne Food Bank0.8 km
- BP Minster0.4 km
- Chocobake Ltd0.3 km
- Co Op0.4 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Wimborne Rugby Football Club0.7 km
- Beaucroft Enterprise Cafe (RAFA)0.1 km
- Coach and Horses0.2 km
- Oddfellows Arms0.6 km
- RAF ASSOCIATION CLUB0.1 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Ashton Lodge0.9 km
- Florence House0.3 km
- WIMBORNE LODGE B&B0.2 km
- GORDON HOUSE - BED & BREAKFAST0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Indian Nights0.2 km
- The Sunday Lunch Club0.2 km
- Cafe @ The Allendale0.5 km
- Cloisters0.4 km
- Cross Fire Cooking0.3 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Best Pizza & Kebab0.2 km
- Krua Thai Catering0.2 km
- Long John's Fish & Chips0.3 km
- Mango & Sorrel0.5 km
- Short and Sweet Company0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamworthy8.3 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)8.5 km
- Poole8.7 km
Bus Stops
- The Coach and Horses0.1 km
- The Coach and Horses0.1 km
- The Quarter Jack Surgery0.2 km
- The Quarter Jack Surgery0.2 km
- St John's Hill0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH211BE · Data under Open Government Licence