Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

SOPWITH CRESCENT, BH21 1SW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOPWITH CRESCENT, BH21 1SW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

314

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 57,500 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

BH21 1SW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £495k, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £495k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 20.0% year-on-year.

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

BH21 1SW is a sought-after residential area on Sopwith Crescent, 0.4km from Merley in Merley. Administratively it sits within Bearwood & Merley ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH21, BH21 1SW offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 95% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £495k, up 20.0% 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 1SW are sourced from Output Area E00078034 (shared with 5 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 1SW. The average age is 50.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 360,000

8 sales · Mean £ 390,625

Semi-Detached

£ 280,000

1 sales · Mean £ 280,000

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

BH21 1SW has low crime rates — 15 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.

Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting6
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Merley First School

Outstanding302 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Merley Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Nisa Local0.3 km
  • Wimborne Food Bank1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Shan Hai Chinese Takeway0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Hamworthy Club0.9 km
  • Willett Arms0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Ashton Lodge0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Parkstone (Dorset)7.2 km
  • Branksome7.4 km
  • Hamworthy7.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Chichester Walk0.1 km
  • The Lantern Church0.1 km
  • The Lantern Church0.1 km
  • Chichester Walk0.1 km
  • Merley First School0.2 km