Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

LEIGH ROAD, BH21 1AF House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1AF 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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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BH21 1AF spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 5.5% year-on-year.

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

BH21 1AF is a safe, established residential area on Leigh Road, 0.3km from St. John's in Wimborne Minster. Administratively it sits within Wimborne Minster ward and the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BH21 1AF offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k, down 5.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH21 1AF 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 1AF. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 166,750

8 sales · Mean £ 175,562

Terraced

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

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

BH21 1AF has low crime rates — 44 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 offences54
Anti-social behaviour41
Shoplifting27
Criminal damage and arson16
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne

Good153 pupils0.4 km
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Allenbourn Middle School

Outstanding582 pupils0.6 km
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Wimborne First School and Nursery

Good312 pupils1.2 km
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Beaucroft Foundation School

Outstanding168 pupils1.4 km
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Merley First School

Outstanding302 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Wessex Retail Ltd0.8 km
  • Wimborne Food Bank0.9 km
  • BP Minster0.5 km
  • Cambridge Weight Plan0.9 km
  • Chocobake Ltd0.1 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Wimborne Rugby Football Club0.8 km
  • COLEHILL SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB1.0 km
  • Beaucroft Enterprise Cafe (RAFA)0.1 km
  • Coach and Horses0.3 km
  • Oddfellows Arms0.4 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Florence House0.5 km
  • WIMBORNE LODGE B&B0.2 km
  • GORDON HOUSE - BED & BREAKFAST0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Indian Nights0.0 km
  • The Sunday Lunch Club0.4 km
  • Cafe @ The Allendale0.3 km
  • Cloisters0.2 km
  • Cross Fire Cooking0.5 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Best Pizza & Kebab0.0 km
  • Krua Thai Catering0.1 km
  • Long John's Fish & Chips0.4 km
  • Mango & Sorrel0.3 km
  • Short and Sweet Company0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamworthy8.4 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)8.7 km
  • Poole8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • The Quarter Jack Surgery0.1 km
  • The Quarter Jack Surgery0.1 km
  • The Coach and Horses0.3 km
  • The Coach and Horses0.3 km
  • St John's Hill0.3 km