BH21 1BW is a safe, established residential area on Grove 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.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £446k, down 14.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH21 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00103515 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GROVE ROAD, BH21 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROVE ROAD, BH21 1BW.
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BH21 1BW's 67% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £446k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 14.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH21 1BW. 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
Terraced
£ 355,000
6 sales · Mean £ 352,500
Semi-Detached
£ 387,500
10 sales · Mean £ 391,350
Detached
£ 642,000
1 sales · Mean £ 642,000
Flat
£ 125,500
4 sales · Mean £ 122,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH21 1BW has low crime rates — 42 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 Bank0.6 km
- BP Minster0.3 km
- Chocobake Ltd0.4 km
- Co Op0.5 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Wimborne Rugby Football Club0.6 km
- Beaucroft Enterprise Cafe (RAFA)0.2 km
- Coach and Horses0.2 km
- Oddfellows Arms0.7 km
- RAF ASSOCIATION CLUB0.2 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Ashton Lodge0.9 km
- Florence House0.2 km
- WIMBORNE LODGE B&B0.2 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
- Hamworthy8.3 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)8.4 km
- Poole8.6 km
Bus Stops
- The Coach and Horses0.2 km
- Wimborne Market0.2 km
- Wimborne Market0.2 km
- The Coach and Horses0.2 km
- St John's Hill0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH211BW · Data under Open Government Licence