BH21 1DA is a safe, established residential area on St Johns Hill, 0.2km from St. John's in Wimborne Minster. Administratively it sits within Wimborne Minster ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BH21 1DA is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £475k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH21 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00103507 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST JOHNS HILL, BH21 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JOHNS HILL, BH21 1DA.
265
46
£ 44,000 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH21 1DA 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
Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in BH21 1DA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH21 1DA. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 475,000
1 sales · Mean £ 475,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH21 1DA has low crime rates — 31 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
Beaucroft Foundation School
Wimborne First School and Nursery
Merley First School
St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Wessex Retail Ltd0.4 km
- Wimborne Food Bank0.6 km
- Chocobake Ltd0.5 km
- Co Op0.6 km
- Farehouse Trading Co.0.6 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Wimborne Rugby Football Club0.4 km
- BUTCHERS DOG0.6 km
- Ten Bottles Tapas & Wine Bar0.8 km
- The Dancing Moose0.6 km
- The Kings Head Hotel0.8 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Corn Exchange0.8 km
- Cafe Aroma0.7 km
- CLaRC0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Deans Court Cafe0.7 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- GORDON HOUSE - BED & BREAKFAST0.8 km
- WIMBORNE LODGE B&B0.2 km
- Florence House0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Short and Sweet Company0.7 km
- Mango & Sorrel0.7 km
- Best Pizza & Kebab0.4 km
- Krua Thai Catering0.4 km
- Long John's Fish & Chips0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamworthy8.6 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)8.6 km
- Poole8.9 km
Bus Stops
- St John's Hill0.0 km
- St John's Hill0.0 km
- St John's Hill0.1 km
- St John's Hill0.1 km
- Top of St. John's Hill0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH211DA · Data under Open Government Licence