BH21 1BG is a safe, established residential area 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.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 £300k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH21 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00103515 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST CATHERINES, BH21 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST CATHERINES, BH21 1BG.
341
44
£ 44,000 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BH21 1BG is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH21 1BG. The average age is 43.8. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 292,000
5 sales · Mean £ 285,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH21 1BG 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
St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne
Allenbourn Middle School
Merley First School
Wimborne First School and Nursery
Beaucroft Foundation School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Wessex Retail Ltd0.6 km
- Wimborne Food Bank0.7 km
- BP Minster0.4 km
- Chocobake Ltd0.4 km
- Co Op0.6 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Wimborne Rugby Football Club0.6 km
- Willett Arms1.0 km
- Beaucroft Enterprise Cafe (RAFA)0.2 km
- Coach and Horses0.1 km
- Oddfellows Arms0.7 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Ashton Lodge0.8 km
- Florence House0.2 km
- WIMBORNE LODGE B&B0.3 km
- GORDON HOUSE - BED & BREAKFAST0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Indian Nights0.3 km
- The Sunday Lunch Club0.1 km
- Cafe @ The Allendale0.6 km
- Cloisters0.5 km
- Cross Fire Cooking0.2 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Best Pizza & Kebab0.3 km
- Krua Thai Catering0.3 km
- Long John's Fish & Chips0.3 km
- Mango & Sorrel0.6 km
- Short and Sweet Company0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamworthy8.2 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)8.4 km
- Poole8.6 km
Bus Stops
- The Coach and Horses0.1 km
- The Coach and Horses0.1 km
- Wimborne Market0.2 km
- Wimborne Market0.2 km
- Station Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH211BG · Data under Open Government Licence