Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

LEIGH ROAD, BH21 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEIGH ROAD, BH21 1AE.

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Population

351

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 44,000 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH21 1AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 78% owner-occupation and an average age of 57, BH21 1AE is established retirement territory. With £600k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

BH21 1AE is a sought-after residential area on Leigh Road, 0.2km from St. John's in Wimborne Minster. Administratively it sits within Wimborne Minster ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.

For serious buyers, BH21 1AE is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 78% 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £600k, up 0.9% 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 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00103525 (shared with 12 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 1AE. The average age is 57.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 559,750

6 sales · Mean £ 541,916

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

BH21 1AE has low crime rates — 41 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 offences59
Anti-social behaviour50
Shoplifting22
Criminal damage and arson17
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne

Good153 pupils0.2 km
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Allenbourn Middle School

Outstanding582 pupils0.7 km
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Wimborne First School and Nursery

Good312 pupils1.2 km
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Beaucroft Foundation School

Outstanding168 pupils1.2 km
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Merley First School

Outstanding302 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Wessex Retail Ltd0.6 km
  • Wimborne Food Bank0.7 km
  • BP Minster0.3 km
  • Cambridge Weight Plan1.0 km
  • Chocobake Ltd0.3 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Wimborne Rugby Football Club0.6 km
  • COLEHILL SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB0.9 km
  • Beaucroft Enterprise Cafe (RAFA)0.2 km
  • Coach and Horses0.3 km
  • Oddfellows Arms0.6 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Florence House0.4 km
  • WIMBORNE LODGE B&B0.1 km
  • GORDON HOUSE - BED & BREAKFAST0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Indian Nights0.2 km
  • The Sunday Lunch Club0.3 km
  • Cafe @ The Allendale0.4 km
  • Cloisters0.4 km
  • Cross Fire Cooking0.4 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamworthy8.5 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)8.6 km
  • Poole8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • St John's Hill0.1 km
  • St John's Hill0.1 km
  • St John's Hill0.1 km
  • The Quarter Jack Surgery0.2 km
  • The Quarter Jack Surgery0.2 km