Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

BH21 1LN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH21 1LN.

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Population

297

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 44,000 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BH21 1LN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BH21 1LN — age 44, 39% ownership, 53% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (44) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH21 1LN is a mixed residential area located 0.1km from Wimborne Minster in Wimborne Minster. Administratively it sits within Wimborne Minster ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BH21 1LN offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for BH21 1LN are sourced from Output Area E00103513 (shared with 326 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH21 1LN. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BH21 1LN is moderate at 56 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.

Violence and sexual offences65
Anti-social behaviour54
Criminal damage and arson22
Shoplifting18
Public order11

school Local Schools

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Allenbourn Middle School

Outstanding582 pupils0.3 km
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St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne

Good153 pupils0.5 km
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Wimborne First School and Nursery

Good312 pupils0.9 km
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Beaucroft Foundation School

Outstanding168 pupils1.3 km
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Queen Elizabeth's School

Good1585 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • BP Minster0.8 km
  • Cambridge Weight Plan0.5 km
  • Chocobake Ltd0.2 km
  • Co Op0.1 km
  • Farehouse Trading Co.0.0 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Florence House0.8 km
  • WIMBORNE LODGE B&B0.4 km
  • GORDON HOUSE - BED & BREAKFAST0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • COLEHILL SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB0.9 km
  • Beaucroft Enterprise Cafe (RAFA)0.4 km
  • Coach and Horses0.7 km
  • Oddfellows Arms0.1 km
  • RAF ASSOCIATION CLUB0.4 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Indian Nights0.3 km
  • The Sunday Lunch Club0.8 km
  • Cafe @ The Allendale0.1 km
  • Cloisters0.2 km
  • Cross Fire Cooking0.8 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Best Pizza & Kebab0.3 km
  • Krua Thai Catering0.3 km
  • Long John's Fish & Chips0.6 km
  • Mango & Sorrel0.2 km
  • Short and Sweet Company0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamworthy8.6 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)9.0 km
  • Poole9.1 km

Bus Stops

  • The Square0.1 km
  • The Square0.1 km
  • Police Station0.1 km
  • The Square0.2 km
  • The Square0.2 km