BH21 1DE is a sought-after residential area on Cranfield Avenue, 0.4km 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 1DE offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £865k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for BH21 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00103275 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRANFIELD AVENUE, BH21 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRANFIELD AVENUE, BH21 1DE.
204
51
£ 55,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH21 1DE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BH21 1DE combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£865k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH21 1DE. The average age is 51.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 865,000
1 sales · Mean £ 865,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH21 1DE has low crime rates — 22 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
St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Wessex Retail Ltd0.5 km
- Wimborne Food Bank0.7 km
- Cambridge Weight Plan1.0 km
- Chocobake Ltd0.6 km
- Co Op0.6 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Wimborne Rugby Football Club0.5 km
- BUTCHERS DOG0.7 km
- Ten Bottles Tapas & Wine Bar0.8 km
- The Dancing Moose0.7 km
- The Kings Head Hotel0.8 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Corn Exchange0.8 km
- Cafe Aroma0.8 km
- CLaRC0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Deans Court Cafe0.8 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- GORDON HOUSE - BED & BREAKFAST0.8 km
- WIMBORNE LODGE B&B0.4 km
- Florence House0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Short and Sweet Company0.7 km
- Mango & Sorrel0.8 km
- Best Pizza & Kebab0.6 km
- Krua Thai Catering0.5 km
- Long John's Fish & Chips0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamworthy8.8 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)8.8 km
- Branksome9.1 km
Bus Stops
- Oakdene Close0.1 km
- Oakdene Close0.1 km
- Royston Drive0.1 km
- Top of St. John's Hill0.1 km
- Top of St. John's Hill0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BH211DE · Data under Open Government Licence