BH21 1BS is a safe, established residential area on Avenue Road, 0.1km from St. John's in Wimborne Minster. Administratively it sits within Wimborne Minster ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.
Day-to-day life in BH21 1BS has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £585k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH21 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00103511 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AVENUE ROAD, BH21 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AVENUE ROAD, BH21 1BS.
245
43
£ 44,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH21 1BS 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.
Area Character
BH21 1BS is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 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 1BS. The average age is 43.1. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 585,000
1 sales · Mean £ 585,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH21 1BS has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. 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
Beaucroft Foundation School
Wimborne First School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Wessex Retail Ltd0.4 km
- Wimborne Food Bank0.5 km
- Chocobake Ltd0.6 km
- Co Op0.7 km
- Farehouse Trading Co.0.8 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Wimborne Rugby Football Club0.4 km
- BUTCHERS DOG0.7 km
- Ten Bottles Tapas & Wine Bar0.9 km
- The Dancing Moose0.7 km
- The Kings Head Hotel0.9 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Corn Exchange0.9 km
- Cafe Aroma0.8 km
- CLaRC0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Deans Court Cafe0.7 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- GORDON HOUSE - BED & BREAKFAST1.0 km
- WIMBORNE LODGE B&B0.3 km
- Ashton Lodge0.8 km
- Florence House0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Short and Sweet Company0.8 km
- Mango & Sorrel0.7 km
- Best Pizza & Kebab0.5 km
- Krua Thai Catering0.5 km
- Long John's Fish & Chips0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamworthy8.3 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)8.4 km
- Poole8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Wimborne Market0.1 km
- Wimborne Market0.1 km
- St John's Hill0.2 km
- St John's Hill0.2 km
- St John's Hill0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH211BS · Data under Open Government Licence