BH21 1DF is a sought-after residential area on Bourne Court, 0.4km from Rowlands 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 1DF offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £383k, down 4.5% year-on-year. 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 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00103527 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOURNE COURT, BH21 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOURNE COURT, BH21 1DF.
264
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£ 44,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH21 1DF 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 1DF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £383k, 77% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 4.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH21 1DF. The average age is 44.2. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 375,000
3 sales · Mean £ 365,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH21 1DF has low crime rates — 20 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
17 nearby- Wessex Retail Ltd0.5 km
- Wimborne Food Bank0.7 km
- Cambridge Weight Plan0.9 km
- Chocobake Ltd0.6 km
- Co Op0.6 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Wimborne Rugby Football Club0.5 km
- BUTCHERS DOG0.7 km
- Ten Bottles Tapas & Wine Bar0.8 km
- The Dancing Moose0.7 km
- The Green Man1.0 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Corn Exchange0.8 km
- Cafe Aroma0.7 km
- CLaRC0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Deans Court Cafe0.8 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- GORDON HOUSE - BED & BREAKFAST0.8 km
- WIMBORNE LODGE B&B0.3 km
- Florence House0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Short and Sweet Company0.6 km
- Mango & Sorrel0.7 km
- Best Pizza & Kebab0.5 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
- Top of St. John's Hill0.1 km
- Top of St. John's Hill0.1 km
- Royston Drive0.1 km
- Royston Drive0.1 km
- Oakdene Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH211DF · Data under Open Government Licence