BH21 1DL is a sought-after residential area on Lacy Close, 0.4km from Walford in Wimborne Minster. Administratively it sits within Wimborne Minster ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.
For serious buyers, BH21 1DL is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An established, mature community with an average age of 57 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 96% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00103502 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LACY CLOSE, BH21 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LACY CLOSE, BH21 1DL.
158
57
£ 44,000 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH21 1DL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Average age 57, 96% owned. BH21 1DL is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH21 1DL. The average age is 56.6. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH21 1DL has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wimborne First School and Nursery
Allenbourn Middle School
St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne
Beaucroft Foundation School
St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- The Horns Inn0.6 km
- BUTCHERS DOG0.9 km
- Ten Bottles Tapas & Wine Bar0.9 km
- The Dancing Moose0.9 km
- The Kings Head Hotel0.9 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Corn Exchange0.9 km
- Cafe Aroma0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Le Petit Prince0.9 km
- Levantine0.9 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Cambridge Weight Plan0.6 km
- Chocobake Ltd0.9 km
- Co Op0.8 km
- Farehouse Trading Co.0.8 km
- GRAPE TREE0.8 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- GORDON HOUSE - BED & BREAKFAST0.7 km
- WIMBORNE LODGE B&B0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Short and Sweet Company0.8 km
- Mango & Sorrel0.9 km
- Best Pizza & Kebab0.9 km
- Krua Thai Catering0.9 km
- Long John's Fish & Chips0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamworthy9.3 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)9.4 km
- Branksome9.7 km
Bus Stops
- Lacy Drive0.2 km
- Lacy Drive0.2 km
- Onslow Gardens0.3 km
- Onslow Gardens0.3 km
- Tower Lane0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BH211DL · Data under Open Government Licence